History's Heroes
History's Youngest Heroes
History's Youngest Heroes: 5. St Francis of Assisi: Teen Rebel
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January 6, 2025
28 minutes
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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