History's Heroes - The Fairytale Life of Hans Christian Andersen
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A young man sets out to find his place in the world by writing a story with an unusual hero at its heart.
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.
A BBC Studios production.
Producer: Lorna Reader
Written and presented by: Alex von Tunzelmann
Executive Producer: Paul Smith
Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts
Published on Tuesday, 12th August 2025.
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