History's Heroes - Katharine Hepburn: Queen of the Screen
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How did the actor Katharine Hepburn challenge the conventions of Hollywood’s studio system?
Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light on remarkable people from across history.
Archive courtesy of The G.Robert Vincent Voice Library in Michigan State University.
A BBC Studios Audio production.
Producer: Lorna Reader
Series producer: Suniti Somaiya
Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann
Executive Producer: Paul Smith
Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts
Published on Tuesday, 24th June 2025.
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