Francisco Franco Part 5: Life After the Dictator
In 1959, Franco marks 20 years as leader of Spain. Now, he embraces capitalism and paints himself as a moderniser. The country experiences rapid econo...
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Real Dictators is the new podcast series hosted by Paul McGann that explores the hidden lives of history’s tyrants. New episodes every Wednesday. Follow Noiser Podcasts on Twitter for updates on our shows.
Francisco Franco Part 4: Fascist Firebrand to Cold War Warrior
The White Terror continues as Spain’s self-proclaimed strongman assumes power in Madrid. Herding his defeated enemies into concentration camps, Franco...
Francisco Franco Part 3: The Civil War and the White Terror
When Spain erupts into civil war in July 1936, Franco finds himself marooned far away in the Canary Islands. Two men meet for lunch at an upscale Lond...
Francisco Franco Part 2: The ‘Little Major’ Terrorises Africa
In 1917, Franco is an up-and-coming army officer. He returns to northern Spain to assume command of a battalion. He starts attending Mass at 7AM every...
Francisco Franco Part 1: Spain’s Buried Past
Today, Spain is Europe’s holiday capital. But beyond the sun-kissed veneer lie sinister secrets. When you think of European dictators two names usuall...
Adolf Hitler Part 7: The Day of Treason
In the final part of Hitler’s Early Years, the Nazi leader completes his journey from obscurity to treason. At the age of 34, Adolf Hitler launches hi...
Adolf Hitler Part 6: Hitler’s Secret Book
The Nazis’ media operation goes up a gear, as they seek to turn Hitler into an iconic, national figure. In a secret autobiography, Hitler directly com...
Adolf Hitler Part 5: The Stormtroopers Arrive
After observing a failed coup in Berlin, Hitler takes one vital lesson: he needs an army of his own. The Nazis create a paramilitary unit - the Sturma...
Adolf Hitler Part 4: The Spy Becomes the Nazi Leader
Hitler is sent undercover by the Bavarian Army to infiltrate a band of extreme nationalists. But their message resonates deeply with the spy, and he b...
Adolf Hitler Part 3: From Soldier to Propaganda Agent
Hitler gets the news he’s been dreading, as he learns that World War One has ended. The German people wrestle with the reality of defeat. Revolutions ...