Episode
The Sisters Who Took On A Dictator
- Podcast
- History's Heroes
- Published
- Jan 13, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1753
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- http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0mq440k
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Summary
At the height of a vicious regime in the Dominican Republic, Minerva Mirabal and her sisters risk everything to liberate their nation. How would their actions help topple the dictator Rafael Trujillo? Stories of bold voices, with brave ideas and the courage to stand alone. Historian Alex von Tunzelmann shines a light on remarkable people from across history. A BBC Studios production. Producer: Michael LaPointe Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann Executive Producer: Paul Smith Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts