E1 - Survival

Aired: September 08, 2018

In November 1918, Germany surrenders to the allies, bringing the First World War to an end. Monarchies and empires are swept away and all across Europe people struggle to survive.

E2 - Peace

Aired: September 08, 2018

The 1919 peace conference in Paris brings together the great powers that defeated Germany to ratify the treaty of Versailles.

E3 - Decisions

Aired: September 08, 2018

The economic situation worsens with inflation and high unemployment. As famine strikes the people, riots erupt in many countries of Europe.

E4 - Revolution

Aired: September 09, 2018

Moscow becomes the centre of international revolutionary fervour attracting freedom fighters and intellectuals from all over the world.

E5 - Crash

Aired: September 09, 2018

The twenties are a period of heady consumerism and wild financial speculation. But everything will change when the bubble bursts.

E6 - Promises

Aired: September 09, 2018

By 1932 the global economic crisis has led to record mass unemployment with violent street battles between left and right.

E7 - Treason

Aired: September 10, 2018

Mid 1930s: Germany reaches full employment and in Spain the civil war breaks out.

E8 - War

Aired: September 10, 2018

1938: Austria is annexed by Germany, the pogrom of Kristallnacht destroys Jewish shops and synagogues as war draws ever closer.