November 28, 2020

29 minutes

Available for over a year

Greg Jenner is joined by comedian Desiree Burch and historian Dr Michell Chresfield to explore the life of the American hero and abolitionist, Harriet Tubman. From a torturous childhood to surgery without anaesthetic, get ready to understand true bravery as we uncover the events which made Harriet Tubman a phenomenal force for change.

Produced by Dan Morelle

Scripted by Greg Jenner

Researched by Emma Nagouse

Radio edit by Cornelius Mendez

A Muddy Knees Media production for BBC Radio 4.