Helen Fry in Conversation with Clodagh Finn

on The Irish in the Resistance: The Untold Stories of the Ordinary Heroes Who Resisted Hitler

Highlights the untold stories of courageous Irish men and women who joined the WWII Resistance, risking everything to defy Nazi occupation and aid Allied forces. Inspired by General Charles de Gaulle’s 1940 rallying cry, these individuals became part of a vast underground network across Europe. Among them are Janie McCarthy, a teacher aiding Allied soldiers in Paris; Captain John Keany, who parachuted into Italy to assist the Resistance; and Catherine Crean, a Dublin-born governess imprisoned for her work with the Belgian Resistance. These remarkable tales showcase the profound impact of ordinary people during extraordinary times.

In the Series:
Jan. 5: with Clodagh Finn on The Irish in the Resistance: The Untold Stories of the Ordinary Heroes Who Resisted Hitler
Jan. 12: with Katherine Carter on Churchill’s Citadel
Feb. 9: with Adam LeBor on The Last Days of Budapest
Feb. 23: with Giles Milton on The Stalin Affair: The Impossible Alliance That Won the War