History's Heroes
History's Secret Heroes
Jessica Mitford Finds Her Voice
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19 August 2025
28 minutes
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An aristocrat rebels against her family to become a civil rights activist.
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 production.
Producer: Lorna Reader
Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann
Executive Producer: Paul Smith
Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts
