Franco: The Brutal Truth About Spain’s Dictator
Franco: The Brutal Truth About Spain’s Dictator: Season 1

Air Date

November 14, 2017

Episodes

5 episodes

Franco: The Brutal Truth About Spain’s Dictator

Season 1

Episodes

The Rise to Power

1. The Rise to Power

November 14, 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.

The New Regime

2. The New Regime

November 14, 2017
45 min

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

Zero Hour

3. Zero Hour

November 14, 2017
45 min

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

The Leaden Age

4. The Leaden Age

November 14, 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.

The Truth About Franco – Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship

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

November 14, 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?