History's Secret Heroes: Series 3: Dudley Clarke: The Great Deceiver
How did a British army officer use magic tricks to fool the Nazis?
History's Heroes · BBC Radio 4
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Show Notes
In Cairo, an eccentric British army officer draws on magic tricks learned from his grandfather in order to fool the Nazis. Will the enemy fall for his illusions? Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Join her for incredible tales of deception, acts of resistance and courage.
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Producers: Emma Weatherill and Suniti Somaiya Executive Producer: Paul Smith Written by Alex von Tunzelmann Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts