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History's Youngest Heroes: 5. St Francis of Assisi: Teen Rebel

History's Youngest Heroes: 5. St Francis of Assisi: Teen Rebel

Update: 2025-01-06
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A charismatic young man attracts a band of followers after denouncing his family fortune and devoting his life to the poor.

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.

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

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History's Youngest Heroes: 5. St Francis of Assisi: Teen Rebel

History's Youngest Heroes: 5. St Francis of Assisi: Teen Rebel

BBC Radio 4