History's Heroes
History's Secret Heroes - Series 4
The Brothers Who Fought Mussolini
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20 October 2026
29 minutes
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In Fascist Italy, a group of seven brothers join the resistance. The Cervis shelter fugitives on their farm and distribute anti-fascist literature. But in doing so, they make themselves targets.
With filmmaker Liviana Davi and historian Philip Cooke.
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.
A BBC Studios Audio production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.
Producer: Lorna Reader
Executive Producer: Paul Smith
Written by Alex von Tunzelmann
Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts