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Pamela Churchill鈥檚 Special Relationships

History's Heroes History's Secret Heroes - Series 4
Episode 5 of 11

A young British aristocrat uses her social connections and seduction to influence powerful American figures in the war effort.

Pamela Churchill, newly married to the Prime Minister鈥檚 son, becomes a key diplomatic figure in the war effort. How did she use her charm to help sway U.S. sentiment towards aiding Britain?

With biographer Sonia Purnell and Chris James, Pamela Churchill鈥檚 nephew.

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 production for 麻豆社 Radio 4 and 麻豆社 Sounds.

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

29 minutes

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Tuesday 15:00
麻豆社 Radio 4

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