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George Takei and the American Internment Camps

History's HeroesHistory's Secret Heroes: Series 1

In the aftermath of the Pearl Harbour attack, then five-year-old George Takei and his family are removed from their home and imprisoned without trial.

In the aftermath of the Pearl Harbour attack, then five-year-old George Takei and his family join the 120,000 Japanese Americans who are removed from their homes and imprisoned without trial.

Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Join her for incredible tales of deception, acts of resistance and courage.

A BBC Studios Podcast production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.

Producer: Amie Liebowitz
Executive Producer: Paul Smith
Written by Alex von Tunzelmann

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29 minutes

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Mon 18 Sep 202316:00
BBC Radio 4

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  • Wed 28 Jun 202311:30
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Mon 18 Sep 202316:00
    BBC Radio 4

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    Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light on extraordinary people from across history.