The Accidental Hero: Oskar Schindler - Heart of the Matter
The Accidental Hero: Oscar Schindler
Joan Bakewell explores the background of Oskar Schindler, who was the saviour of more than 1,200 people, but also a Nazi and a notorious black marketeer. This programme explores the nature of heroism, using interviews with Thomas Keneally, author of Schindler's Ark, and some of the people Schindler saved. First broadcast 20 October 1997
The Accidental Hero: Oskar Schindler - Heart of the Matter airs on BBC Four HD at 3:05 AM, Monday 21 October. (Subtitles.)
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General
Joan Bakewell
Presenter
John Drury
Executive Producer
Anne Reevell
Producer