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Unsung heroes - Sir Nicholas Winton - Pt 2

Gemma continues her exploration of what it means to be a 'hero'. She hears more from Barbara Winton about the life of her father, Sir Nicholas Winton.

Gemma continues her exploration of what it means to be a 'hero'. She hears more from Barbara Winton about the life of her father, Sir Nicholas Winton, and how he was able to arrange the rescue of 669 children from Prague in the months immediately before the outbreak of World War 2. Photo credit: Li-Sung.

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15 minutes

Chapters

  • Voxpops

    Children talk about what it takes to be a hero

    Duration: 01:04

  • Song

    鈥楤eing a friend No.8 All About our School

    Duration: 01:52

  • Story part 2

    Hear part 2 of a drama about Sir Nicholas Winton, narrated by his daughter Barbara

    Duration: 08:31

  • Vera Diamant

    Hear from Vera, who had to leave Prague with her younger sister

    Duration: 01:52

  • Reflection

    Gemma reflects on the contribution Sir Nicholas Winton made to so many lives

    Duration: 01:26

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  • Fri 10 Feb 2017 03:00

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