<p>After contracting Hansen’s Disease, then known as leprosy, Josefina Guerrero makes a remarkable decision. She becomes a spy for the resistance in Manila. </p><p>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. </p><p>A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. </p><p>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</p>

History's Secret Heroes

BBC Radio 4

15. Josefina Guerrero: The Maid of Manila

APR 29, 202428 MIN
History's Secret Heroes

15. Josefina Guerrero: The Maid of Manila

APR 29, 202428 MIN

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<p>After contracting Hansen’s Disease, then known as leprosy, Josefina Guerrero makes a remarkable decision. She becomes a spy for the resistance in Manila. </p><p>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. </p><p>A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. </p><p>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</p>