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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