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Major Charity Adams, the first African American woman to be commissioned in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps, arrives in Birmingham, England, to sort out an enormous problem.

Major Charity Adams, the first African American woman to be commissioned in the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps, arrives in Birmingham, England, to sort out an enormous problem.

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 Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Studios Podcast production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds.

Producers: Clem Hitchcock and Elaina Boateng
Executive Producer: Paul Smith
Written by Alex von Tunzelmann

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29 minutes

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Mon 28 Aug 2023 16:00
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    Nicola Coughlan and Helena Bonham Carter shine a light on extraordinary people in history.