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Our Fake History

Introducing: History's Youngest Heroes from the BBC

Our Fake History

PodcastOne

Education, Talk Radio, Society & Culture, History

4.73.5K Ratings

🗓️ 16 December 2024

⏱️ 4 minutes

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Summary

Check out this trailer for a new history podcast from the BBC. Actress Nicola Coughlan, from Bridgerton and Derry Girls, hosts History’s Youngest Heroes – a podcast telling twelve true stories of rebellion, risk and the radical power of youth. Nicola Coughlan shares inspiring tales of both famous and forgotten young heroes – like Audrey Hepburn, who took on the Nazis during World War Two before becoming a Hollywood Star – and Nelson Mandela, who was only a young activist when attempting to overthrow the South African government to end apartheid. This podcast demonstrates how young peoples’ bravery can change history. Listen to the teaser here – and find History’s Youngest Heroes, from the BBC, wherever you get your podcasts.

Transcript

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0:00.0

Hey everyone, Sebastian here. I've got something a little bit different for you today.

0:05.7

This is a mini-drop. The BBC have asked me to share their newest history podcast with you.

0:13.8

And, you know, I like the BBC, so I thought, let's do it.

0:18.2

Actress Nicola Cocklin from the beloved shows Bridgerton and Dairy Girls hosts History's

0:26.8

Youngest Heroes, a podcast telling 12 true stories of rebellion, risk, and the radical power of youth.

0:36.3

Nicola Cocklin shares inspiring tales of both famous and forgotten young heroes, like Audrey Hepburn,

0:43.8

who, you may not know, took on the Nazis during World War II before becoming a Hollywood star,

0:49.5

and Nelson Mandela, who was only a young activist when he attempted to overthrow the South African government to end apartheid.

0:59.4

This podcast demonstrates how young people's bravery can change history.

1:04.1

Listen to the teaser here and find history's youngest heroes from the BBC wherever you get your podcasts.

1:12.1

When you're young, it feels like anything is possible.

1:16.1

Maybe you're a little hot-headed, but your optimism lifts you up.

1:19.8

And your righteous fury can be rocket fuel, propelling you to fight for what's right.

1:25.2

You might make choices that put you in danger.

1:28.5

You might even make history.

1:31.4

I'm Nicola Cochlin.

1:33.0

This is history's youngest heroes.

1:36.3

Rebellion, risk, and the radical power of youth.

1:40.4

Being young, maybe she didn't think too much.

1:43.4

She thought, right, I'll just do it.

1:45.1

She thought about others rather than herself.

1:48.6

Twelve stories of extraordinary young people from across history.

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