December 23, 2024

29 minutes

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When a reclusive young woman spots a shipwreck off the coast of Northumberland, she embarks on a perilous rescue mission. Little does she know, it will make her world-famous.

Nicola Coughlan shines a light on extraordinary young people from across history. Join her for 12 stories of rebellion, risk and the radical power of youth.

A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.

Producer: Suniti Somaiya

Edit Producer: Melvin Rickarby

Assistant Producer: Lorna Reader

Executive Producer: Paul Smith

Written by Alex von Tunzelmann

Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts