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15. Josefina Guerrero: The Maid of Manila

History's Heroes History's Secret Heroes - Series 2

After contracting Hansen’s Disease, then known as leprosy, Josefina Guerrero makes a remarkable decision. She becomes a spy for the resistance in Manila.

After contracting Hansen’s Disease, then known as leprosy, Josefina Guerrero makes a remarkable decision. She becomes a spy for the resistance in Manila.

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 ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Studios Audio production for ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 and ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Sounds.

Producer: Suniti Somaiya
Edit Producer: Melvin Rickarby
Assistant Producer: Lorna Reader
Executive Producer: Paul Smith
Written by Alex von Tunzelmann
Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts

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29 minutes

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Mon 5 Aug 2024 21:00
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    Nicola Coughlan and Helena Bonham Carter shine a light on extraordinary people in history.