How did British socialite Unity Mitford become a committed fascist and anti-semite? Was it simply out of adoration for Adolf Hitler? And did The Führer really act like a love-struck 17-year-old, equally besotted by Unity? Listen to find out.

Sandra Parsons, Literary Editor of the Daily Mail, explores world-exclusive extracts from Unity Mitford’s personal diary - for the first time, revealing a twisted tale of obsession and frivolity.

In this episode, Unity enters Hitler’s inner circle and finds herself alone with him in the early hours of the morning.

Host: Sandra Parsons

Actress: Cicely Whitehead

Producer: Ben Devlin

Sound Design: Jarek Zaba

Production Manager: Vittoria Cecchini

Executive Producer: Bella Soames

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