Untold Legends: Hedy Lamarr
A golden age Hollywood actress, but was Hedy Lamarr ever seen for who she really was? This 8 x 30 limited series narrative podcast is a debut Comuniqé production for BBC World Service podcasts and BBC Sounds.
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A refugee who escaped the Nazis, a feminist filmmaker and beauty icon, and one of Hollywood’s most famous golden-age stars. You might think you already know her story, but there’s another side to Hedy Lamarr - a genius history overlooked and a true untold legend of invention. Get a taste of the series to come here!
Synopsis
This is the amazing story of how one of the most recognisable faces of her time was never seen for who she really was. A story of an Austrian-born entrepreneur and tinsel-town actress who invented the foundations for much of our digital world – the technology behind Bluetooth, GPS and Wifi – but was denied the credit she deserved. From her teenage appearance in a movie considered so sexual it was banned by Hitler, to the fame and fortune that followed, and her breakthrough idea based on “frequency-hopping” during World War Two - this is the story of untold legend Hedy Lamarr.
Presenters
In the second season of Untold Legends, host Andini - a fellow model and inventor - teams up with special guest, Hollywood actress AnnaSophia Robb to explore the amazing twists and turns of Hedy's story.
Episodes
Episodes will drop in early 2025, so subscribe to the feed to make sure you don't miss out.
