History's Heroes, History's Secret Heroes, Rose Heilbron QC and The Cameo Murder

History's Heroes

History's Secret Heroes

Rose Heilbron QC and The Cameo Murder

31 March 2026

28 minutes

Available for over a year

In 1950, a trial began for a gruesome murder, marking the first time a woman would lead a murder case in an English court. Can Rose Heilbron QC prove herself?

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: Georgina Leslie

Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann

Executive Producer: Paul Smith

Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts