History's Heroes
History's Secret Heroes: Series 1
6. The Mystery of Garbo
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July 5, 2023
29 minutes
Available for over a year
His codename was Garbo. The identity of one of World War Two’s most successful double agents, a man who diverted the German Army away from the D-Day landings, is finally revealed.
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 Podcast production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.
Producer: Clem Hitchcock
Executive Producer: Paul Smith
Written by Alex von Tunzelmann