History's Heroes

BBC Radio 4

History's Secret Heroes - Series 4: The Brothers Who Fought Mussolini

OCT 27, 202629 MIN

Description

In Fascist Italy, a group of seven brothers join the resistance. The Cervis shelter fugitives on their farm and distribute anti-fascist literature. But in doing so, they make themselves targets. With filmmaker Liviana Davi and historian Philip Cooke. 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 BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds. Producer: Lorna Reader Executive Producer: Paul Smith Written by Alex von Tunzelmann Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts