Outrageous (The Mitford family)

The work Hitler did in reuniting and getting the German economy going again was pretty widely admired at the time. Unity and Diana took this to extremes.

I very much enjoyed it, in spite of constantly wanting to slap Unity and to a lesser extent Diana, especially when referring to how well Hitler was dealing with the Jewish problem or issue, can't remember exactly how they expressed that reprehensible view. They, the Jewish people, weren't the problem, Hitler was. I do wonder what was going on in her brain fawning all over that monster, stupid woman

I think someone has already mentioned that ‘Wait for Me,’ Deborah Devonshire, the youngest Mitford sister’s autobiography is well worth a read.

Very good series, hoping for the next!

Watched a couple of episodes last night, it didn't seem so long ago the other series, The Pursuit of Love was on. I shall continue to watch the rest, I enjoyed it. I found the Nazi rallies that Diana and Unity went to scary, I do wonder whether at that time, they knew anything about Hitler and Third Reich's Plans to annihilate the Jews and other people they deemed undesirable. I thought Unity was pretty unhinged from what I read about her.

Must watch it! I met the late Max Mosely many years ago at a racing event via a friend. He was charming and urbane, funny, lovely to talk to, very interesting. He seemed like he was very close to Oswald & he was a big influence on his life but he definitely didn't share his politics, he was more Liberal. He intimated Diana was a cold, distant figure in his life & it was certainly his father he bonded with.

U has been a revelation to me and has really helped me cope with the relentless tennis and football coverage.

Thanks - I’d forgotten about this. I need a good watch

I'm so sorry I've now seen all the episodes. I really enjoyed this excellent series. It gives me hope for other drama productions!

MayBee70

I saw some of it tonight whilst channel hopping. I hadn’t realised it was on a free channel. There are so many channels these days. I wish I’d watched it from the beginning.

You can watch all episodes on 'catch up' Programmes on U channel are available, same as for BBC iplayer or ITVX.

Haven't seen it yet and looking forward to doing so.
I've read a lot about the extraordinary Mitford sisters .

I thought I knew a lot about the Mitfords but until I watched Outrageous it hadn't occurred to me that Unity was probably on the autistic spectrum

I read the book of letters between the sisters a few years ago, it was fascinating. Unity's letters from Germany after she met Hitler were so disturbing - the number of times she referred to him as "sweet" or "so sweet".
The casting is good, they all look very similar to the photos of the family in the book.

Excellent production. I'm thoroughly enjoying it. I did already know about the Mitford family but it's lovely to see them all in the 1930s setting. It's very well done.

Overprivileged.

My mother and I (as a baby) lived at Swinbrook at the tail end of the war. My mother told me that she rembered Unity walking round aimlessly talking to herself, after she had tried to comit suicide. Poor soul had severely injured herself but not succeeded in death. I'm loving Outrageous and only wish I'd been of an age to recognise Unity all those years ago!

I read a lot about the Mitfords, and all Nancy's books many years ago so I'm thoroughly enjoying it, The costumes are lovely and the decor is very reminiscent of my grandparents' house, which hadn't changed at all in the 50s. My mother loved the idea of putting names in a drawer - although nobody died when she did! I'd completely forgotten the entrenching tool!

I saw some of it tonight whilst channel hopping. I hadn’t realised it was on a free channel. There are so many channels these days. I wish I’d watched it from the beginning.

Have just watched the first 3 episodes and am hooked! Brilliant writing and cast. James Purefoy and Anna Chancellor are excellent as the parents. Thanks for the recommendation.

Thank you, Janelle. That was interesting.

This is where Unity lived when she returned to the UK. It’s no longer a vicarage, the house and extensive grounds having been sold many years ago.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-39304317

JennyCee

Didn’t Judy Dench and Michael Williams play the parents some years ago which was great? Michael Williams kept calling people “Sewers”. It was so good. Doubt this new one will beat It.

Judi Dench played Muv in Love in a Cold Climate and Michael Aldridge played Farv. Michael Williams was Uncle Davey who was married to one of Muv's sisters.
Farv frequently threatened to attack people with his entrenching tool.
Love in a Cold Climate was written by Nancy and based on her family

I'm glad I could point you all in the direction to watch it ! I haven't got to the end of it myself but I'm really enjoying it and glad I persevered with it.

I think it seems very true to life, having read biographies of the family over the years and as 62Granny says, they are all a 'Little mad' !!

62Granny.... I too had that discussion with DH, interesting!

I'm liking it too. I don't really know much about the Sisters, but got the background from Google.
Years ago I saw a musical called the Mitford girls but don't remember much about it.

Did anyone notice the scene in the first episode when you see Moseley gave one of his speeches, did he remind you of a certain politician of today? Might this be a lesson to us all of how things can progress so easily.
I am enjoying , they all seem a little mad as the aristocracy are so often portrayed.