History's Heroes
History's Secret Heroes
William Dodd Fights the Factories
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26 August 2025
29 minutes
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In the industrial revolution, a worker takes on the factory system and demands an end to brutal conditions.
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
Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann
Executive Producer: Paul Smith
Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts
