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History's Youngest Heroes: 3. Grace Darling: Maiden of the Sea

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In a treacherous storm, a reclusive young woman embarks on a perilous rescue mission.

When a reclusive young woman spots a shipwreck off the coast of Northumberland, she embarks on a perilous rescue mission. Little does she know, it will make her world-famous.

Nicola Coughlan shines a light on extraordinary young people from across history. Join her for 12 stories of rebellion, risk and the radical power of youth.

A Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Studios Audio production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 and Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ 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

29 minutes

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Monday 15:30
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  • Monday 15:30
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  • History's Heroes

    Nicola Coughlan and Helena Bonham Carter shine a light on extraordinary people in history.