Hello and welcome to Raiders of the Lost Archive - The MITFORD Podcast.
We're absolutely thrilled to present the insane story of the Mitford sisters. You probably think you have heard the story of the Nazi-loving sisters before? Think again, because the story we're about to uncover is a never ending source of entertaining scandals full of “Wows!” and “Oh. My. Cheeeezzz!”
LOVE! WAR! NAZIS! SEX! PRISON! MORE NAZIS! SECRET MARRIAGES! MONEYYYY! COMMUNISTS! TEA WITH ADOLF HITLER!
What’s not to love? It truly is the most outrageous story!
We guarantee the most in-depth coverage on the Mitford sisters available anywhere on the internet here at Raiders of the Lost Archive! Additionally, we'll also cover all episodes of the upcoming Britbox show "Outrageous", the first show ever to tell the story of the Mitford sisters on screen. So, pop on those headphones, grab a biscuit (because history is always better with snacks!) and let's get ready to raid the lost archive!
Music credits:
Jingle Funny Kids_30sec by Grand_Project found on Pixabay.com
and Logan J Parker: Her Reason Why
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Hello and welcome to Raiders of the Lost Archive - The MITFORD Podcast.
We're absolutely thrilled to present the insane story of the Mitford sisters. You probably think you have heard the story of the Nazi-loving sisters before? Think again, because the story we're about to uncover is a never ending source of entertaining scandals full of “Wows!” and “Oh. My. Cheeeezzz!”
LOVE! WAR! NAZIS! SEX! PRISON! MORE NAZIS! SECRET MARRIAGES! MONEYYYY! COMMUNISTS! TEA WITH ADOLF HITLER!
What’s not to love? It truly is the most outrageous story!
We guarantee the most in-depth coverage on the Mitford sisters available anywhere on the internet here at Raiders of the Lost Archive! Additionally, we'll also cover all episodes of the upcoming Britbox show "Outrageous", the first show ever to tell the story of the Mitford sisters on screen. So, pop on those headphones, grab a biscuit (because history is always better with snacks!) and let's get ready to raid the lost archive!
Music credits:
Jingle Funny Kids_30sec by Grand_Project found on Pixabay.com
and Logan J Parker: Her Reason Why
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It’s Prison Time, baby! The WWII saga of Diana Mitford reaches its climax! This intense episode covers Diana and Oswald Mosley's time in prison, the outrage caused by their release, and their immediate escape to the continent, leaving wartime Britain behind.
We open by stepping inside Holloway Women's Prison—the very same prison that once held the Suffragettes—to explore the harsh conditions and the political maneuvers that swirled around Winston Churchill regarding the Mosleys' fate. We paint a picture of Diana as arguably the most hated woman in England on Christmas Day, 1941.
Then comes the twist: the shocking decision to allow Diana and Oswald to live together in a prison cottage, a privilege that caused national outrage! We discuss Oswald's declining health and breakdown, and the immense political pressure leading to their early release in 1943. Finally, the war ends, and the couple makes a rapid escape from Britain to their new life in Paris, finding themselves in a bizarre new social circle that includes The Abdicated King (Edward VIII) and the occasional brush with Audrey Hepburn’s parents and similar far-right / fascist sympathisers.
This is the incredible story of privilege, loyalty and infidelity, and life changing decisions. Perfect for fans of WWII history, scandalous prison memoirs, and the Mitford Sisters' ability to land on their feet no matter the scandal!
Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro
0:00:40 Holloway Women Prison & the Suffragettes
0:04:51 Prison conditions & Winston Churchill
0:15:25 Xmas 1941 - Diana, the most hated women in England
0:19:04 Diana & Oswald in the prison cottage
0:28:53 Their health declines - Oswald’s breakdown
0:34:17 1943 - their release from prison
0:40:44 Diana & Oswald escape Britain after WWII
0:44:11 Move to Paris - The Abdicated King & Hitler & the Hepburns
0:47:48 Move to Paris - The Abdicated King & Hitler & the Hepburns
0:50:50 Wrap & Outlook on ep. 15 about Diana’s legacy
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Tags: Mitford Sisters, Diana Mitford, Oswald Mosley, WWII, Holloway Prison, Winston Churchill, Paris, Edward VIII, Audrey Hepburn, Historical Drama, True Stories, Women History, Period Drama, The Crown.
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The world is at war, and the stakes for Diana Mitford (now Diana Mosley) couldn't be higher! In this high-stakes times, we trace her life from 1939 into the early days of WWII, a time when Britain's fate—and Diana’s—truly hung in the balance.
We set the scene with the ominous atmosphere of Wagner's opera (the Dawn of the Gods) giving way to the Second World War. While London endures the Blitz and the Second Great Fire, Diana’s political allegiance comes into brutal contrast with her sister Nancy, whose husband is fighting the Germans at Dunkirk. During these years, alternative outcomes were terrifyingly possible, and Britain's destiny was truly on the brink!
Then comes the moment of reckoning: the dramatic imprisonment of both Oswald and Diana Mosley under Defence Regulation 18B, enacted to crush any potential conspirators. We delve into the genuine fear of a German invasion and the desperate measures taken by the British government. Diana gives birth to her fourth son, is arrested four weeks later, and forced to stop breastfeeding. Finally, we explore the shocking prison conditions at Brixton and Holloway, a harsh reality for one of Britain's most infamous women.
This episode is a gripping dive into wartime Britain, aristocratic fascists, and the shocking reality of political dissents behind bars.
Perfect for fans of WWII history, wartime drama, and the Mitford Sisters' ultimate collision with destiny!
Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro & Recap up to 1939
0:02:21 The Dawn of the Gods (Wagner) at the Dawn of WWII
0:11:10 Start of WWII: phoney war, the Blitz, the 2nd Great Fire of London
0:18:31 Dunkirk - Diana on side of the Nazis, against her sister Nancy
0:23:48 Imprisonment of Oswald & Diana under Defence Reg. 18B
0:32:00 The fear of a German invasion & a Fifth Column in Britain
0:40:50 Diana’s fourth son is born and she’s forced to stop breastfeeding
0:43:43 Conditions at Brixton & Holloway Prison
0:48:44 Wrap & outlook on Diana part 8 (more time in prison)
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Tags: Mitford Sisters, Diana Mitford, Oswald Mosley, Adolf Hitler, Nazis, BUF, Richard Wagner, the Blitz, Dunkirk, Breastfeeding, WWII History, Historical Drama, True Stories, Women History, Period Drama, The Crown, House of Guinness.
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The 1930s are racing toward war, and Diana Mitford is right in the eye of the storm! In this monumental episode, we cover the years 1936 to 1938, revealing Diana’s role in British fascism, her relationships with Hitler and the Goebbelses, and her full commitment to Oswald Mosley.
We start at the glamorous, yet chilling, Berlin Olympic Games and discuss Diana's private decisions during a tumultuous time, including her second abortion and the mounting desire to marry the BUF leader. While Oswald planned a fascist radio broadcast, we delve into the growing street confrontations in Britain, culminating in the historic Battle of Cable Street, where the BUF was decisively turned back #theyshallnotpass
Then comes the bombshell: the secret wedding of Diana and Oswald in a ceremony hosted by Joseph Goebbels at his private home, and the massive fight that immediately followed! We unpack Diana’s astonishing ability to navigate the circles of both Winston Churchill and Adolf Hitler and examine some surprising parallels between these two men, before looking at some of Adolf’s actions in Central Europe that will set the stage for WWII.
This episode brings you high-stakes politics, Britain being on the brink of fascism, and the most dramatic marital secret in Mitford history! Perfect for fans of WWII history, secret ceremonies, and the Mitford Sisters' brazen disregard for social norms.
Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro & Recap up to 1936
0:02:45 The Olympic Games in Berlin
0:13:08 Diana’s second abortion & the push to marry
0:16:33 Oswald’s fascist radio
0:20:58 The BU rallies & the Battle of Cable Street
0:27:02 The secret wedding of Diana & Oswald and their huge fight
0:34:25 Diana & Winston & Adolf
0:38:24 Events in 1938’s Central Europe (Austria, Sudetenland)
0:41:26 Their marriage is revealed & tinkering with genocide
0:46:15 Wrap & outlook on Diana part 7 (WWII is brewing)
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Tags: Mitford Sisters, Diana Mitford, Oswald Mosley, Secret Wedding, Adolf Hitler, Berlin Olympics, Battle of Cable Street, BUF, Winston Churchill, WWII History, Historical Drama, True Stories, Women History, Period Drama, The Crown, House of Guinness.
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Brace yourselves: From Diana’s memories of meeting Adolf Hitler and the huge scandal in sunny Naples to stitching up Diana’s face, we’ll bring it all to you!
Today’s episode is action packed: Diana Mitford moves from being a society mistress to becoming a fascist and figure in the inner circle of the Third Reich. We cover the pivotal, turbulent years of 1933 and 1934 that saw Diana deepen her commitment to extremism.
We begin with the rise of the British Union of Fascists (BUF), revisiting the infamous Olympia Rally that sparked national outrage. Then, we discuss Diana’s controversial meetings with Adolf Hitler and the tragic personal event of her abortion, a decision shrouded in secrecy.
But there’s more than just politics! We dive into Diana’s surprising devotion to dogs and (maybe?) children, only to contrast it with a bad accident that almost left her disfigured. And we finish it all off with the most awkward love triangle in beautiful Naples.
This episode is again packed with personal tragedy, political fervour, and the outrageous true stories that prove reality is stranger than fiction. Perfect for fans of aristocratic scandal, WWII history, and the Mitford Sisters' most jaw-dropping moments!
Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro & Recap up to 1933/34
0:04:05 Recap of the Parteitag 1933
0:09:55 The rise of fascism in the UK & the Olympia Rally
0:24:00 Diana has an abortion & meets Hitler
0:32:42 Diana’s accident (1) & her love for dogs and children
0:45:37 Diana’s accident (2) & looming disfigurement
0:54:39 The Love Affair Scandal in Naples
0:57:018 Wrap & outlook on Diana part 6 (secret wedding coming your way!)
Tags: Mitford Sisters, Diana Mitford, Oswald Mosley, British Union of Fascists, BUF, Bryan Guinness, Unity Mitford, Nuremberg Rally, Adolf Hitler, British History, True Stories, Historical Figures, Women History, Period Drama, The Crown, House of Guinness.
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The plot thickens as the seeds for fascism in Britain are sown! In this critical episode, Diana Mitford trades her glittering social life first for the solitary life of a divorcée and mistress, then for the international stage of political extremism. We discuss the years 1931 to 1933, years that would define the rest of her life.
We dive into the rapid political evolution of Oswald Mosley: how the star of his idealistic New Party sank as quickly as it had risen, and how he then, inspired by Benito Mussolini, founded the British Union of Fascists (BUF) and introduced the Blackshirts to Britain.
But the REAL DRAMA is personal: Diana, still married, met Oswald, and they began their notorious, unashamed affair. Hear more about Diana’s most dramatic and consequential decision to leave Bryan Guinness and her life of luxury to lead the life of a social outcast. But then tragedy (or luck?) struck the Mosley family with the death of Oswald's first wife, Cynthia.
Finally, we look into Diana's growing fascination with fascism and the growing bond with her sister Unity, and how it culminates in their attendance at the very first Nuremberg Rally with Adolf Hitler himself.
This is the jaw-dropping story of how a society beauty became a key figure in Britain's darkest political movement. Perfect for fans of aristocratic scandal, WWII history, and historical drama!
Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro & Recap up to 1931
0:06:04 Mosley’s New Party & Benito Mussolini
0:09:13 The founding of the British Union of Fascists
0:14:30 Oswald’s implements fascism in Great Britain
0:24:00 Diana meets Oswald: the unashamed affair
0:28:45 Diana leaves Bryan - the decision that changed her life!
0:38:19 Diana’s divorce, bonding with Unity, and the Nuremberg Parteitag
0:42:52 Cynthia, Oswald’s first wife, dies & Oswald’s love affairs
0:49:15 Wrap & outlook on Diana part 5 (when things turn proper fascist)
Tags: Mitford Sisters, Diana Mitford, Oswald Mosley, British Union of Fascists, BUF, Bryan Guinness, Unity Mitford, Nuremberg Rally, Adolf Hitler, British History, True Stories, Historical Figures, Women History, Period Drama, The Crown, House of Guinness.
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We're peeling back the layers on the man who changed Diana Mitford's life forever: the infamous political firebrand, Oswald Mosley! - Buckle up and be ready for some unforeseen bumps in the journey!
We introduce Oswald's aristocratic roots, his surprisingly meagre WWI record, and his first wife, the impressive Cynthia Curzon. Cynthia wasn't just society décor; she was the daughter of the powerful Viceroy of India, and she helped shape Oswald’s political beliefs. We explore her political influence on him and how they became a political power couple within Labour.
We then track Oswald's mercurial political career and his lively personal life: from his rapid change of party membership to his constant change of bedroom loyalties, from his concern for the unemployed to his utter disillusionment with mainstream politics and his decision to launch the experimental New Party.
Get ready for a deep dive into the political manoeuvres and personal ambitions that led this former socialist (and female rights!) hero down a dark, radical path. Perfect for anyone interested in the complex history of British fascism, political betrayal, and the powerful women behind controversial men!
Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro & Recap up to 1931
0:02:04 Diana’s personality & meeting Oswald Mosley
0:06:21 Oswald Mosley’s family background (all the Oswalds!)
0:11:11 Oswald’s education, sports, and WWI “record”
0:16:50 Oswald’s first wife Cynthia Curzon & the Curzon family
0:25:27 Cynthia’s background, politics, and influence on Oswald
0:29:28 Cynthia & Oswald, the socialist power couple
0:33:24 Oswald’s political beginnings, the turns & twists
0:43:01 Oswald’s disillusionment with party politics
0:48:02 Oswald founds the New Party
0:49:52 Wrap & cliff-hanger to Diana part 4
Tags: Mitford Sisters, Diana Mitford, Oswald Mosley, Cynthia Curzon, Curzon Family, Viceroy of India, British Fascism, British Union of Fascists, New Party, Historical Drama, True Stories, Historical Figures, Women History, Women Podcast, Period Drama, The Crown.
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Get ready for a double dose of drama as we dive into the mid-life earthquake of Diana Mitford! In this episode, the beautiful Mitford sister makes a life-altering choice, swapping the comfort of wealth for the chaos of ideology.
We start by finishing our fascinating look at Diana’s life with the Guinness dynasty. We unpack the powerful and tragic story of her father-in-law, Walter Guinness, tracing his path from Parliament to a shocking, sudden death in Cairo. We also shed light on the family behind the famous brewery and the connections that led to the new "House of Guinness" show.
But the real story is Diana's infamous decision: leaving her rich, cushioned life with Bryan Guinness to become the socially shunned, potentially penniless mistress of Oswald Mosley. How did she trade aristocratic balls for black shirts? Why did she choose a life of social exile for a divisive political leader? Join us for the most dramatic chapter in Diana’s story—a choice that cemented her place as one of the 20th century's most controversial figures. Perfect for fans of British history, aristocratic scandals, and historical drama!
Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro & Recap of Diana part 1
0:01:40 Recap: Diana & the “House of Guinness” connections
0:05:02 Walter Guinness, the father of Bryan Guinness
0:13:48 Walter in Cairo & his sudden death
0:23:25 Dianna’s decision to leave Bryan (part 1)
0:26:51 Bryan’s life after Diana
0:32:00 Dianna’s decision to leave Bryan (part 2l)
0:36:56 Wrap & Outlook on Diana part 3
Tags: Mitford Sisters, Diana Mitford, Oswald Mosley, Bryan Guinness, House of Guinness, Walter Guinness, Blackshirts, British History, Historical Drama, True Stories, Historical Figures, Women History, Women Podcast, Period Drama, The Crown, House of Guinness.
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And just when you thought the Mitfords couldn't get any more outrageous, we turn the spotlight on the most dazzling—and polarizing—sister of them all: Diana Mitford! 💅
In this first episode, we're diving into the early years of the sister often called the "most beautiful of the six." Join us as we explore Diana’s unconventional upbringing, her education (or lack thereof), and one truly outrageous childhood anecdote involving a most unusual appendix operation.
Then, we transition from the Mitford manor to the world of high finance and stout. We introduce Diana's first husband, Bryan Guinness, and the legendary Guinness family - did anybody say House of Guinness?
Was their early marriage truly a match made in heaven? We peel back the layers on this iconic Anglo-Irish family, revealing some surprising facts about the Guinness brewing empire itself—and we'll tell you what the Klingons have to do with it!
This is the story of a stunning young socialite on the cusp of a truly tumultuous life, setting the stage for one of the most controversial family sagas in British history. Perfect for anyone who loves aristocratic scandal, hidden fortunes, and a fresh pint of unexpected history!
Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro & Overview
0:01:13 Tom Mitford - the only son
0:05:00 Diana’s husbands and her life choices
0:07:00 Diana’s childhood, upbringing, and education
0:15:53 Dianna & Bryan - a match made in heaven?
0:24:34 Who is Bryan Guinness?
0:27:09 Guinness - the brewery, the family, and the Klingons
0:32:00 Edward Guinness (from House of Guinness)
0:35:30 An Anglo-Irish family
0:42:55 Guinness brewery fun facts & surprises
0:44:44 Wrap & Outlook on Diana part 2
Tags: Mitford Sisters, Diana Mitford, Bryan Guinness, Guinness Family, British History, Anglo-Irish, Historical Drama, True Stories, Historical Figures, British Aristocracy, Women History, Women Podcast, Period Drama, Downton Abbey, The Crown.
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And we’re back to continue and finish the fascinating story of Pamela Mitford, the sister who traded high society for the countryside!
In today’s episode, we dive into Pam's marriage to the brilliant but complex scientist, Derek Jackson. We’ll unpack Derek’s eccentric family, his crucial role in physics, and how he juggled a shocking number of other wives and affairs.
We also explore Pam's controversial political views and her complicated ties to the Mosely family during World War II. From their move to Ireland for tax reasons to her eventual divorce, from her quiet life in Switzerland to smuggling chickens, this episode covers it all.
This concludes the story of the Mitford sister who never sought the spotlight but lived a life that was surprisingly rich with drama and unconventional choices. Perfect for fans of British history, family sagas, and uncovering the truth behind the aristocracy's most private lives!
Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro & Recap
0:02:09 Pam’s husband Derek & his family
0:09:13 Derek, his brother, and physics
0:15:37 Derek Jackson’s role during WWII
0:21:51 Pam’s and Derek’s marriage (dogs ‘n horses)
0:26:27 Derek’s five other wives
0:34:17 The political views of Pam & Derek
0:39:00 Pam & the Mosely boys during WWII
0:43:41 Move to Ireland & tax avoidance
0:46:50 The divorce & Giuditta Tomasi
0:49:58 Switzerland & the Appenzeller chickens
0:55:25 Pam’s end of life (& Nancy’s last years)
0:58:20 Wrap of Pam & Outlook on Diana
#mitford #mitfordsisters #outrageous #nancymitford
#UKhistory #womenhistory #wwii #fascism #thecrown
#women #herstory #highsociety #wwii
#downtonabbey #bridgerton #sexeducation
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In today's episode, we’re turning our attention to the unsung hero of the Mitford clan: the ever-enigmatic Pamela Mitford. This one and the next episode are dedicated to "the rural Mitford," and we’re pulling back the curtain on the quiet life of the sister who famously preferred farm animals to fascist rallies.
Join us as we explore Pam’s unconventional employment as a farm manager to her equally unconventional car trips across Europe. We'll uncover her passions, her skills (did someone say gourmet cooking?), and the men who fell for her understated charm, including a certain famous poet who proposed to her twice!
This episode is all about the private life behind the quiet woman. It's the story of a woman who was a countryside connoisseur, a secret globetrotter, and a quiet force in a very loud family. Perfect for anyone who loves British history, period drama, or just a good old-fashioned story of love, farms, and unlikely adventures.
Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro & Overview
0:04:50 Pam’s childhood
0:10:25 Pam’s personality, passions, and skills (& cooking!)
0:15:19 Pam’s first engagement & her car trips to Europe
0:27:31 Managing the Guiness’s farm
0:31:41 The men in her life 1: Laszlo
0:39:17 The men in her life 2: John Betjeman (& St. Pancras station)
0:58:03 Outro & Outlook on Pam 2
#mitford #mitfordsisters #outrageous #nancymitford
#UKhistory #womenhistory #wwii #fascism #thecrown
#women #herstory #highsociety #wwii
#downtonabbey #bridgerton #houseofguiness
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Join us for the last part of our deep dive into the extraordinary life of Nancy Mitford! In this episode, we're following the oldest of the Mitford Sisters from the end of WWII to her final years, looking at how she became one of the most celebrated authors of her times.
As the bombs stop falling, Nancy's star begins to rise with the runaway success of The Pursuit of Love. But a new love—and a new country—beckons. We'll follow her as she swaps the London Blitz for the chic streets of Paris, a city she loved, all for a man who kept her on her toes. We’ll also tackle her famously sharp U and Non-U debate and uncover the surprising truth behind its origins.
This is a wrap on the life of a woman who was a novelist, a (sad) lover, and, to some, a "snob." Perfect for anyone who loves some good old-fashioned aristocratic drama, spiced up with a dose of British & European (& world) history.
Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro & Recap
0:02:07 The success of Pursuit of Love & the Free French (1944)
0:10:05 End of WWII & Prodd returns to London
0:15:02 Nancy moves to Paris (after Gaston Palewski)
0:22:38 Nancy’s literary career
0:29:23 Who started the U and Non-U debate & class in the UK
0:43:00 Nancy’s divorce, the Sun King, and de Gaulle
0:50:35 Nancy’s illness, last years, and death
0:55:32 Legacy & Letters
0:59:53 Wrap & Outlook on Pam Mitford
#mitford #mitfordsisters #outrageous #nancymitford
#UKhistory #womenhistory #wwii #fascism #freefrench
#women #herstory #highsociety #wwii
#downtonabbey #bridgerton #sexeducation
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Get ready, you curious minds and secret gossipers, because in this episode of Raiders of the Lost Archive, we're diving into the intense wartime life of Nancy Mitford!
This third episode on Nancy kicks off in 1939, and as Europe gets sucked into chaos, Nancy's world is about to change dramatically.
Join us as we follow Nancy through the Second World War, from her employment as a shop-keeper to the terrifying Blitz of London. We'll tell you everything about her shocking role as an anti-fascist informant for MI5, her heartbreaking personal tragedies, and her love affairs which were surprisingly scandalous - but for whom? We’ll even reveal the real-life inspiration for The Pursuit of Love, Nancy’s beloved novel.
Whether you're a fan of British history, the Mitford Sisters, or just love a good period drama like Downton Abbey or Bridgerton, this episode is for you!
And we have a new song for our Mission Moment "Her Reason Why" by the wonderful Logan J Parker! - Check her out on your music platform 😃
Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro & Recap
0:01:59 Start of WWII (in Europe) & Prodd in Dunkirk
0:12:25 Phoney War & Nancy during the Blitz
0:20:03 Nancy’s anti-fascism & reporting her sisters to MI5
0:29:43 Nancy’s 2nd miscarriage & her job at the bookshop
0:35:36 Nancy’s 1st French affair & her hysterectomy
0:40:41 Nancy meets Gaston & the Free French
0:49:44 Gaston Palewski & The Pursuit of Love
0:57:45 Wrap & Outlook
#mitford #mitfordsisters #outrageous #nancymitford
#UKhistory #womenhistory #wwii #fascism #freefrench
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We’re the MITFORD Podcast, because we’ll tell you everything about the REAL Mitford sisters!
We started last week with sister number 1, Nancy, and told you everything about how she was raised (unusually is a good word here), how she got into writing, and of course everything about Hamish, the man who she called the love of her life.
In today’s episode, we jump right back into her life after the breakup with Hamish. You’ll hear everything about Peter Rodd, the man she married, the next phase of her literary career and her marital problems (and both is connected!). And you’ll hear about how Nancy went to France to help the refugees from the SPanish Civil War and how that changed her life, her political views, and her relationship to her fascist sisters. - Nancy wasn’t one for appeasement!
Pop in your headphones and put on a metaphorical seatbelt; there’s plenty of drama and scandals coming your way (and a lot more world history as well, as a collateral) from your Raiders of the Lost Archive 😃
Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro & recap of Nancy part 1
0:01:16 Nancy’s rebound - Peter Rodd
0:10:25 Nancy’s support for Diana
0:15:00 Digression: the British Fascist Union and the suffragettes
0:21:23 Nancy, Wigs on the Green, and the rift with Diana
0:28:19 Marital problems & the eloping Decca (& cousin Winston)
0:41:25 The first miscarriage & diving into work
0:45:39 The Raider’s Mission Moment - Women + Health
0:46:45 The Spanish Civil War - helping the refugees
0:53:59 Nancy calling out her fascist sisters
0:55:00 Digression: Appeasement politics and Declaration of War
1:03:13 Wrap & Outro
#mitford #mitfordsisters #outrageous #highsociety
#UKhistory #womenhistory #wwii #fascism
#downtonabbey #bridgerton #sexeducation
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Welcome to our second season - after the UKTV series Outrageous has ended, it’s about time we’ll tell you everything about the REAL Mitfords!
And we’ll kick off with sister number 1: Nancy Mitford.
You’ll get to know everything about her childhood and sometimes bizarre upbringing, Nancy’s part in the Bright Young Things in the roaring 1920s, and of course you’ll get to hear what Farve thought of Hamish - the “love of her life”. And did she always want to become a writer or was that more due to unplanned circumstances?
Tune in and hear it all from us, the Raiders of the Lost Archive - your one and only real Mitford podcast 😃
#mitford #mitfordsisters #outrageous #highsociety
#UKhistory #womenhistory #wwii #fascism
#downtonabbey #bridgerton #sexeducation
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... and now we can get started for REAL! :-D
Season 2 of our Mitford Podcast is here! This is what we originally set out to do, here at Raiders of the Lost Archive: a proper good deep dive into the infamous Mitford Sisters, brushing the dust off all their eccentricities, their highs and lows, their challenges, set-backs, and insane stories, their lives, loves, and scandals.
We’ll start completely from scratch - no need to know anything about the Mitfords or the show Outrageous.
We'll bring it all to you with our insatiable curiosity about how their lives were shaped by ALL (!) major events in world history - or was it the other way round?
Listen to our new season on The REAL Mitfords - and you’ll find out!
#mitford #mitfordsisters #outrageous #highsociety
#UKhistory #womenhistory #wwii #fascism
#downtonabbey #bridgerton #sexeducation
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Dear listeners and viewers, Mitford and Outrageous enthusiasts!
This is it - the 6th and last episode of Outrageous is here: “Point of No Return” - The OUTRAGEOUS season FINALE!
As always, Lyn and Judith will review the episode and compare fiction to the real life of the Mitfords. And of course they’ll then draw a wider picture: Is episode 6 the Grande Finale the show deserves? What’s their verdict for the entire season 1?
And what’s NEXT for the podcast? Will Lyn and Judith raid the Mitford archives even more for you?
You bet they will! - There are so many more juicy, scandalous, and truly outrageous MITFORD stories waiting for you.
Lyn and Judith will fill you in with everything before OUTRAGEOUS season 2 starts - yeah, it hasn’t been announced yet, but … let’s be serious ;-)
But now, pop on your headphones and join our virtual campfire for some Outrageous Mitford stories :-D
Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro & outlook (in depth Midford coverage coming soon!)
0:01:42 Review of “Oysters & Champagne”
0:02:27 Fast scene recap: Nancy and Diana
0:04:34 Sc: Unity’s apology to Muv & Farve
0:10:35 Digression: The British Kings Edward VIII & George VI
0:14:13 Sc: Decca & Unity - love & hate between sisters
Sc: The Spanish Civil War
0:47:42 Sc: Diana and Winston (part 1)
0:48:41 Digression 1: British fascists not supported by Hitler
0:56:00 Digression 2: The eventful summer of 1936
(Battle on Cable Street, Berlin Olympics, Hitler Hype, Hitler poses)
Sc: Diana and Winston (part 2)
1:43:20 Overall review of episode 5
1:20:10 Wrap & Outro
#mitford #mitfordsisters #outrageous #downtonabbey #bridgerton
#UKhistory #womenhistory #wwii #fascism
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Dear listeners and viewers, we’re so glad you’re joining us again for another outrageous MITFORD story as we dive into the fantastically outrageous UKTV / Britbox series “OUTRAGEOUS”!
Outrageous episode 5 is out: “Oysters and Champagne” and Lyn and Judith will review the episode and find out how it stacks up to the real life of the Mitfords.
And while doing that, they’ll find some juicy, scandalous, and truly outrageous details for you. Did Adolf Hitler and Winston Churchill ever meet? Which Mitford sister went to help in the Spanish Civil War? - Was it one or did two sisters go to Spain? - What’s the story about the fascist radio station in Britain? And how comes that Hitler is compared to a Messiah and to a modern day rock star? - you’ll hear it all from us ;-)
Now pop on your headphones and join our virtual campfire for some Outrageous Mitford stories :-D
Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro & outlook (in depth Midford coverage coming soon!)
0:01:42 Review of “Oysters & Champagne”
0:02:27 Fast scene recap: Nancy and Diana
0:04:34 Sc: Unity’s apology to Muv & Farve
0:10:35 Digression: The British Kings Edward VIII & George VI
0:14:13 Sc: Decca & Unity - love & hate between sisters
Sc: The Spanish Civil War
0:47:42 Sc: Diana and Winston (part 1)
0:48:41 Digression 1: British fascists not supported by Hitler
0:56:00 Digression 2: The eventful summer of 1936
(Battle on Cable Street, Berlin Olympics, Hitler Hype, Hitler poses)
Sc: Diana and Winston (part 2)
1:43:20 Overall review of episode 5
1:20:10 Wrap & Outro
#mitford #mitfordsisters #outrageous #downtonabbey #bridgerton
#UKhistory #womenhistory #wwii #fascism
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Outrageous episode 4 is out: “Loving and Hating” and Lyn and Judith will review the episode and find out how it stacks up to the real life of the Mitfords.
And while doing that, they’ll find some juicy, scandalous, and truly outrageous details for you. From the high society mum who called the police and had her son put in prison ?!” to the famous fashion brand that designed the Nazi uniforms (a brand you’ll definitely know!) - you’ll hear it all from us ;-)
Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro & outlook (more in depth podcast coming up!)
0:01:42 Recap & reality VS fiction
0:02:18 Sc: Unity’s letter about meeting Adolf Hitler
0:05:24 Sc: In Unity’s and Decca’s divided room (part 1)
0:07:24 Digression: Unity, Eva Braun, and Hitler’s women
0:15:45 Sc: In Unity’s and Decca’s divided room (part 2)
0:16:36 Sc: Nancy & Prod reconcile
0:17:45 Sc: Unity & Diana are about to meet Hitler
0:21:25 Digression: Great men and female geniuses (Hitler & Picasso)
0:24:06 Sc: Photos for Decca’s Coming Out
0:32:55 Sc: At the Hon’s cupboard & meeting Derek
0:39:40 Sc: Unity and Erich - she decides to write THE letter (part 1)
0:40:16 Digression: The famous fashion designer of the Nazis
0:44:27 Sc: Unity and Erich - she decides to write THE letter (part 2)
0:40:56 Digression: Julius Schleicher and “Der Stürmer”
0:49:51 Sc: Unity’s letter to “Der Stürmer” & anti-semitism
0:55:50 Digression: communism, democratic opposition, the camps
1:03:45 Sc: Unity is ordered back home
1:04:55 Sc: The Peace Talks
1:08:53 Sc: Nancy meets Joss at the bar
1:11:23 Sc: Diana’s crash
1:12:42 Overall review of episode 4 (& Wigs on the Green)
1:20:10 Wrap & Outro
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Dear listeners and viewers, we’re so glad you’re joining us again as we delve deeper into the world of outrageous MITFORD stories - and into the brand new UKTV / Britbox series “OUTRAGEOUS”!
This is what we’ve been waiting for! The second episode of the UKTV / Britbox show Outrageous is out: “Girl on the Rebound”.
And with it, the second podcast episode where Lyn and Judith review the episode and find out how it stacks up to the real life of the Mitfords.
Will we have some outrageous and juicy details for you? - Of course! It’s virtually impossible to not have any “wait… what?!?!” moments with the Mitfords. - And when Adolf Hitler gets into the mix, there are some bits not even Lyn was prepared for ;-)
Now pop on your headphones and join our virtual campfire for some Outrageous Mitford stories :-D
Chapters:
0:00:00 Intro
0:00:49 Reality VS Fiction - Sparks Light Fire
0:01:15 Sc: Unity exercising for fascism
0:03:20 Sc: Diana asks a favour of Nancy
0:06:10 Sc: Unity’s campaign
0:12:23 Digression: American money, Winston, chickens, & egg money
0:15:24 Sc: At the abortion clinic
0:20:50 Sc: Family at church on Easter (Miranda the sheep)
0:25:20 Sc: News that Esmond Romilly has run away
0:28:21 Sc: Pam shows Nancy her new car
0:30:58 Digression: Pamela - the reality
0:37:04 Sc: Prod and Nancy decide to see Mosley speak
0:39:01 Sc: Unity’s “I’m going!”
0:40:56 Digression: Munich - “City of filthy Nazis”
0:46:36 Sc: Unity arrives in Munich
0:49:05 Digression: Old German writing turned Jewish
0:50:54 Sc: Oswald’s fascist rally
1:02:28 Digression: Esmond Romilly
1:05:45 Sc: Debo & Decca talk about change and the future
1:08:32 Sc: Unity at the Osteria in Munich (part 1)
1:10:14 PODCAST SPOILER
1:11:02 Sc: Unity at the Osteria in Munich (part 2)
1:13:25 Sc: Muv looks at the books
1:15:10 Unity stalking Adolf Hitler
1:17:09 Family discussion about fascism
1:21:21 Diana and Mosley discuss Nancy’s book
1:23:18 Nancy & Diana - the rift
1:24:50 At the Osteria: Unity is invited to the Führer’s table
1:28:19 The debt collectors are ringing
1:31:05 Overall review of episode 3
1:40:10 Wrap & Outro
#mitford #mitfordsisters #outrageous #highsociety
#UKhistory #womenhistory #wwii #fascism
#women #herstory #highsociety
#downtonabbey #bridgerton #sexeducation
#britbox #uktv
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Dear listeners and viewers, we’re so glad you’re joining us again as we delve deeper into the world of outrageous MITFORD stories - and into the brand new UKTV / Britbox series “OUTRAGEOUS”!
This is what we’ve been waiting for! The second episode of the UKTV / Britbox show Outrageous is out: “Girl on the Rebound”.
And with it, the second podcast episode where Lyn and Judith review the episode and find out how it stacks up to the real life of the Mitfords.
Will we have some outrageous and juicy details for you? - Of course! It’s virtually impossible to not have any “wait… what?!?!” moments with the Mitfords. - And when Adolf Hitler gets into the mix, there are some bits not even Lyn was prepared for ;-)
Now pop on your headphones and join our virtual campfire for some Outrageous Mitford stories :-D
Special links for history nerds:
Wikipedia page on Hitler’s German naturalisation:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturalization_of_Adolf_Hitler
#mitford #mitfordsisters #outrageous #highsociety
#UKhistory #womenhistory #wwii #fascism
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