<p>Before he became a world leader, how did Mandela as a young activist first attempt to overthrow the South African government to end apartheid?</p><p>Nicola Coughlan shines a light on extraordinary young people from across history. Join her for 12 stories of rebellion, risk and the radical power of youth.</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: Elaina Boateng Executive Producer: Paul Smith Written by Alex von Tunzelmann Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts</p>

History's Heroes

BBC Radio 4

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

DEC 9, 202429 MIN
History's Heroes

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

DEC 9, 202429 MIN

Description

<p>Before he became a world leader, how did Mandela as a young activist first attempt to overthrow the South African government to end apartheid?</p><p>Nicola Coughlan shines a light on extraordinary young people from across history. Join her for 12 stories of rebellion, risk and the radical power of youth.</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: Elaina Boateng Executive Producer: Paul Smith Written by Alex von Tunzelmann Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts</p>