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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