History's Heroes
History's Heroes, a BBC Radio 4 podcast, tells true stories of courage, resistance and pioneering figures from history, narrated across several series by Alex von Tunzelmann, Ray Winstone, Nicola Coughlan and Helena Bonham Carter. It has 96 episodes, a weekly cadence and episodes around 28 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with an estimated rate of $90 to $560 per episode.
BBC Radio 4 history stories with strong ratings and a loyal, educated audience
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.8 from 489 ratings signals an engaged listener base.
- Weekly high-production episodes of about 28 minutes sustain attention across the full run.
- Star narrators such as Helena Bonham Carter and Nicola Coughlan draw attention beyond history fans.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, narration with historian commentary, bonus episodes
- Tone
- dramatic, inspiring
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- about 28 to 29 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Historical content covers war, the atomic bomb and apartheid-era violence, handled in documentary style with no explicit flag.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001mcbp |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1689369106 |
| RSS feed | podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/m001mcbp.rss |
Benchmark score: 78 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| History's Secret Heroes - Series 4: Madeleine Riffaud’s Defiant Resist | 2026-10-13 | 29 min |
| History's Secret Heroes - Series 4: Kiyoshi Tanimoto and the Atomic Bo | 2026-10-06 | 29 min |
| History's Secret Heroes - Series 4: Pamela Churchill’s Special Relatio | 2026-09-29 | 29 min |
| History's Secret Heroes - Series 4: The Ovitz Family | 2026-09-22 | 29 min |
| History's Secret Heroes - Series 4: Airey Neave: Escape from Colditz C | 2026-09-15 | 29 min |
| History's Secret Heroes - Series 4: The Cockleshell Heroes | 2026-09-08 | 29 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 6 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
Helena Bonham Carter shines a light on extraordinary stories from World War Two. Join her for tales of deception, resistance and courage in History's Secret Heroes Series 4. History's Heroes: the BBC's breathtaking, high stakes, story-led history podcast feed that shines a light on extraordinary people from across history. Series include 'History's Heroes' with narration from Historian Alex von…
About History's Heroes
History's Heroes is a BBC Radio 4 podcast that tells true stories of courage, resistance and pioneering people from history. Each series has a different narrator, including historian Alex von Tunzelmann, Ray Winstone, Nicola Coughlan and Helena Bonham Carter, according to the feed and the show's description.
The show has 96 episodes released weekly, with episodes around 28 minutes long. Apple Podcasts shows 489 ratings with a 4.8 average. Listeners are estimated to skew towards adults aged 35 and over, mainly in the United Kingdom, though this is an estimate rather than measured data.
No sponsors appear in the feed. Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read placement would cost roughly $90 to $560 per episode, a range suited to heritage, publishing and education brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. History's Heroes can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about History's Heroes
How much does History's Heroes charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $560 per episode. Exact rates depend on placement and terms.
What is History's Heroes about?
History's Heroes is a BBC Radio 4 podcast telling true stories of courage, resistance and pioneering people from history. Series are narrated by Alex von Tunzelmann, Ray Winstone, Nicola Coughlan and Helena Bonham Carter.
How do I contact History's Heroes about sponsoring an episode?
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