William Dodd Fights the Factories
Sep 02, 2025•29 min
Episode description
In the industrial revolution, a worker takes on the factory system and demands an end to brutal conditions.
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 Audio production.
Producer: Lorna Reader Written and presented by Alex von Tunzelmann Executive Producer: Paul Smith Commissioning editor for Radio 4: Rhian Roberts
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