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Kiyoshi Tanimoto and the Atomic Bomb

History's HeroesHistory's Secret Heroes - Series 4
Episode 6 of 11

In the aftermath of the Hiroshima bomb, a minister rushes towards the devastation to save his people. Little does he know that he’ll become a global hero.

In the aftermath of the Hiroshima bomb, a minister rushes towards the devastation to save his people. Little does he know that he’ll become a global hero.

With historian Kim Brandt and Koko Kondo, Kiyoshi Tanimoto’s daughter.

Archive of This Is Your Life courtesy of Reelin' In The Years Productions and Ralph Edwards Productions.

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 production for BBC Radio 4 and BBC Sounds.

Producer: Suniti Somaiya
Executive Producer: Paul Smith
Written by Alex von Tunzelmann
Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts

29 minutes

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Tue 29 Sep 202615:00
BBC Radio 4

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