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Eglantyne Jebb Saves The Children

Eglantyne Jebb Saves The Children

How a woman’s arrest in Trafalgar Square changed the lives of children around the world.

History's Heroes · BBC Radio 4

July 22, 202528m 42s

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Show Notes

When Eglantyne Jebb is arrested for distributing leaflets in Trafalgar Square in 1919, she finds herself at the centre of a storm that will change the lives of children around the world.

Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light on remarkable people from across history.

A BBC Studios Audio production.

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