History's Heroes - History's Secret Heroes - Series 4: Pamela Churchill’s Special Relationships

History's Secret Heroes - Series 4: Pamela Churchill’s Special Relationships

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Pamela Churchill, newly married to the Prime Minister’s son, becomes a key diplomatic figure in the war effort. How did she use her charm to help sway U.S. sentiment towards aiding Britain?

With biographer Sonia Purnell and Chris James, Pamela Churchill’s nephew.

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 production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.

Producer: Suniti Somaiya
Executive Producer: Paul Smith
Written by Alex von Tunzelmann
Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts

Published on Tuesday, 29th September 2026.

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