History's Heroes
History's Secret Heroes
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15 July 2025
29 minutes
Available for over a year
In the Philippines, an archbishop takes to the airwaves and calls for his people to rise up against a dictatorship.
Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light on remarkable people from across history.
A BBC Studios Audio production.
Producer: Lorna Reader
Series producer: Suniti Somaiya
Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann
Executive Producer: Paul Smith
Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts
