The Truth About Franco: Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship

- Season 1

(2023)

An examination of dictator Francisco Franco's reign, beginning with a look at his rise to power after launching a coup in 1936 that led to the Spanish Civil War.

A look at the first period of Franco's regime, when he gave himself the title of Supreme Leader of Spain and his family moved into the former summer residence of the king.

A look at how Franco managed to prevail as dictator after the end of the Second World War, with the Allies making a clear distinction between the friends and foes of democracy.

A look at how Franco's rule was legitimized by Spain's economic upturn, but new influences entering the country confronted the regime with new challenges.