
History's Heroes
Historian Alex von Tunzelmann, Ray Winstone, Nicola Coughlan and Helena Bonham Carter shine a light on extraordinary people in history.

Episodes (84 available)

In 1950s South Africa a powerful new song catches fire among Black communities.
29 mins

How did Sophie Blanchard become a pioneer of hot air ballooning?
28 mins

Alex von Tunzelmann & Dr Eleanor Janega discuss the power of Eleanor of Aquitaine.
28 mins

Can Queen Eleanor of Aquitaine save her son and the king, Richard the Lionheart?
29 mins

A group of Aboriginal women fight for their ancient way of life.
29 mins

How did Wat Tyler threaten the ruling order in Medieval England?
28 mins

The legacy of the Mirabal Sisters and their extraordinary bravery.
25 mins

A woman and her sisters refuse to bow down to a brutal dictator.
29 mins

How did Charles Dickens rescue passengers from a railway disaster?
29 mins

Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone.
2 mins
