Franco: The Brutal Truth About Spain’s Dictator

Season 1

2017 · 5 episodes · 3h 51m in all

Episodes

1. 

   1. The Rise to Power

   14 Nov 2017 · 44 min

   Spain is still haunted by the tyranny of fascist ruler Francisco Franco, one of the most brutal dictators Europe has ever seen.

2. 

   2. The New Regime

   14 Nov 2017 · 45 min

   Franco names himself the "Caudillo de España" – sovereign leader – and moves his family into the palace.

3. 

   3. Zero Hour

   14 Nov 2017 · 45 min

   The Second World War ends and allied forces are making definitive choices between democracy's friends — and its foe.

4. 

   4. The Leaden Age

   14 Nov 2017 · 45 min

   In the mid-1950s, Franco's foreign-policy successes open new prospects for Spain. His rule is once again legitimized – but Spain is changing.

5. 

   5. The Truth About Franco – Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship

   14 Nov 2017 · 52 min

   No head of state in Europe has ever held onto power as long as Francisco Franco. Who exactly was Spain's shadowy and devious dictator?