History's Heroes
History's Youngest Heroes
History's Youngest Heroes: 6. Louis Braille: Code Maker
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January 13, 2025
29 minutes
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After losing his sight in a childhood accident, a young Frenchman invents a tool that will change the lives of blind people around the world.
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: Elaina Boateng
Series Producer: Suniti Somaiya
Executive Producer: Paul Smith
Written by Alex von Tunzelmann
Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts