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The Extraordinary Cook Sisters

History's Heroes History's Secret Heroes: Series 2

How did Ida and Louise Cook, two opera-loving sisters from England, help dozens of Jewish people escape Nazi Germany?

How did Ida and Louise Cook, two opera-loving sisters from England, help dozens of Jewish people escape Nazi Germany?

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 麻豆社 Studios Audio production for 麻豆社 Radio 4 and 麻豆社 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

Last on

Mon 8 Jul 2024 21:00
麻豆社 Radio 4

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  • Mon 1 Apr 2024 15:30
    麻豆社 Radio 4
  • Mon 8 Jul 2024 21:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4

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