History's Heroes - History's Secret Heroes - Series 4: Madeleine Riffaud’s Defiant Resistance
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19-year-old Madeleine Riffaud is imprisoned and tortured for assassinating a German officer in broad daylight in Paris. Upon her release, she becomes one of the key players in the French Resistance. How did she do it?
With historians Rick Stroud and Anne Sebba.
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: Lorna Reader
Executive Producer: Paul Smith
Written by Alex von Tunzelmann
Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts
Published on Tuesday, 13th October 2026.
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