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History's Youngest Heroes: 5. St Francis of Assisi: Teen Rebel

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A charismatic young man attracts a band of followers after denouncing his family fortune and devoting his life to the poor.

A charismatic young man attracts a band of followers after denouncing his family fortune and devoting his life to the poor.

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.

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

28 minutes

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Mon 6 Jan 2025 15:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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  • Mon 6 Jan 2025 15:30
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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  • History's Heroes

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