Introducing Dramas: Purple Heart Warriors

Documentaries

Time-travelling drama about the Japanese-American legends of US military history - inspired by real events. The story of the 442nd regiment, fighting the Nazi German army in World War Two, is written by Oscar nominated Iris Yamashita and narrated by Will Sharpe. It contains dramatised battle scenes. Available now, just search for Dramas - the home of original, immersive storytelling from the BBC World Service - wherever you get your BBC podcasts.
Also, listen to our previous season Fukushima. This seven-part nuclear drama tells the story of the tsunami which hit in 2011. It follows the heroes who fight to contain the disaster and those whose mistakes led Japan to catastrophe.