Series synopsis
Hitler: The Rise and Fall is a British war & politics documentary television series that premiered on More4 on October 2, 2016. It ended on November 6, 2016. It stars Mark Lisseman and Christien Anholt.
Using the latest research across the course of Hitler’s life, world-renowned experts investigate the man behind the monster and pinpoint the key moments in his meteoric rise and ultimate downfall.
Premise
Using the latest research across the course of Hitler’s life, world-renowned experts investigate the man behind the monster and pinpoint the key moments in his meteoric rise and ultimate downfall.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mark Lisseman as Adolf Hitler
- Christien Anholt as Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | October 2, 2016 | November 6, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Opportunist The first episode explores the first three decades of Hitler's life, examining the spin, willpower and ruthlessness that drove an Austrian dropout to become the undisputed leader of the Nazi party |
October 2, 2016 |
| 2 |
Performer How did Hitler rise from right-wing crank to Germany's Messiah and Fuhrer by 1933? This episode explores his pioneering spin, speech-making skills and deadly ruthlessness - and his personal paranoia. |
October 9, 2016 |
| 3 |
Fuhrer This episode looks inside Hitler's mind as he tightens his iron grip on Germany and turns his sights to conquest, becoming increasingly self-indulgent as his vision of himself as a heroic leader grows |
October 16, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | More4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 2, 2016 |
| Last aired | November 6, 2016 |
| Runtime | 47 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |