27 January 2026

29 minutes

Available for over a year

When a nuclear programme threatens Eileen Kampakuta Brown's traditional land in Australia, she brings together a group of Aboriginal women to resist. Their campaign across the country in a two-door wagon will take them all the way to the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

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 production.

Producer: Michael LaPointe

Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann

Executive Producer: Paul Smith

Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts