Podcast Episodes

Eglantyne Jebb Saves The Children

When Eglantyne Jebb is arrested for distributing leaflets in Trafalgar Square in 1919, she finds herself at the centre of a storm that will change the lives of children around the world.

Stories of bo…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Cardinal Sin and the Bandit Radio

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 A…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

BONUS: Saving Face With Harold Gillies Part 2

How did Harold Gillies transform plastic surgery? An interview with the actor Daniel Gillies and his father Doctor John Gillies, on their ancestor’s complicated legacy.

Stories of bold voices, with br…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Rodgers & Hammerstein in the South Pacific

In 1949, a new musical production debuts on Broadway, holding up a mirror to the racial prejudices of American society.

Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Histo…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Katharine Hepburn: Queen of the Screen

How did the actor Katharine Hepburn challenge the conventions of Hollywood’s studio system?

Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shine…

Published on 3 months ago

Saving Face with Harold Gillies

A young doctor, with a seemingly impossible task: rebuild the shattered faces of World War One soldiers.

Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tun…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Trailer

Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light on remarkable people from across history. Join her for stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone.

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Introducing... Pretender Prince

Jack Lowden presents a compelling drama-documentary series on the rise and fall of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the 1745 Jacobite rebellion. Written by Colin MacDonald with original music by Duncan Chis…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

History's Secret Heroes: Series 3: Ita Ekpenyon and the Blitz

After twelve weeks of nightly bombings, tensions are running high in London’s air raid shelters. Can warden Ita Ekpenyon stop a riot from breaking out?

Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordi…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

History's Secret Heroes: Series 3: Agent Zo's Leap of Faith

A resistance fighter prepares to parachute into Nazi-occupied Poland. If her mission is successful, she could save the lives of thousands of women.

Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinar…

Published on 5 months ago