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History's Secret Heroes - Series 2

Introducing History's Secret Heroes Series 2

Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two.

• 2 mins

History's Secret Heroes - Series 2

11. The Extraordinary Cook Sisters

How did two English opera-loving sisters help dozens of Jews escape Nazi Germany?

• 29 mins

History's Secret Heroes - Series 2

12. Flying High with Johnny Smythe

Johnny Smythe, one of the first West African RAF airmen, navigates a terrifying flight.

• 29 mins

History's Secret Heroes - Series 2

13. Christine Granville: The Spy Who Skied In from the Cold

Thrill-seeker Christine Granville becomes Britain鈥檚 first female spy during the war.

• 28 mins

History's Secret Heroes - Series 2

14. The Unbreakable Navajo Code

A group of Native American soldiers devise a secret code for the Allies.

• 29 mins

History's Secret Heroes - Series 2

15. Josefina Guerrero: The Maid of Manila

How did Josefina Guerrero鈥檚 leprosy lead her to become a brilliant spy?

• 28 mins

History's Secret Heroes - Series 2

16. Raymond Gur锚me: Escape Artist

A young circus performer dedicates himself to bringing the Nazis down.

• 29 mins

History's Secret Heroes - Series 2

17. Charles Drew and the Blood Bank

How did an African-American doctor come to lead the blood bank effort during the war?

• 28 mins

History's Secret Heroes - Series 2

18. Andr茅e De Jongh and the Comet Line

Can a daring young Belgian woman save the lives of hundreds of stranded airmen?

• 29 mins

History's Secret Heroes - Series 2

19. The Enigmatic Emily Anderson

How Britain鈥檚 top female codebreaker played a crucial role in Allied victory.

• 28 mins

History's Secret Heroes - Series 2

20. Manfred Gans and X Troop

An elite secret unit of Jewish commandos take on the Nazis.

• 30 mins

History's Youngest Heroes

Introducing History's Youngest Heroes

Nicola Coughlan shines a light on extraordinary young people from across history.

• 3 mins

History's Youngest Heroes

History's Youngest Heroes: 1. Nelson Mandela and the Defiance Campaign

A young activist attempts to overthrow apartheid in South Africa.

• 29 mins

History's Youngest Heroes

History's Youngest Heroes: 2. The Brief Reign of Lady Jane

Trapped in the Tower of London, Lady Jane Grey must choose between life or death.

• 28 mins