History's Youngest Heroes: 6. Louis Braille: Code Maker
After losing his sight in a childhood accident, a young Frenchman invents a tool that will change the lives of blind people around the world.
After losing his sight in a childhood accident, a young Frenchman invents a tool that will change the lives of blind people around the world.
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 麻豆社 Studios Audio production for 麻豆社 Radio 4 and 麻豆社 Sounds.
Producer: Elaina Boateng
Series Producer: Suniti Somaiya
Executive Producer: Paul Smith
Written by Alex von Tunzelmann
Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts
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- Monday 15:30麻豆社 Radio 4
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History's Heroes
Nicola Coughlan and Helena Bonham Carter shine a light on extraordinary people in history.
