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History's Heroes

Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Join her for tales of deception, resistance and courage in History's Secret Heroes Series 4. History's Heroes: the BBC's breathtaking, high stakes, story-led history podcast feed that shines a light on extraordinary people from across…

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  1. History's Secret Heroes - Series 4: Sybil Kathigasu and the Price of CompassionOct 20, 2026 · 29m
  2. History's Secret Heroes - Series 4: Madeleine Riffaud’s Defiant ResistanceOct 13, 2026 · 29m
  3. History's Secret Heroes - Series 4: Kiyoshi Tanimoto and the Atomic BombOct 6, 2026 · 29m