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Selling Hitler

The world's most infamous publishing scandal unfolded around the alleged discovery of Adolf Hitler's diaries.

A German magazine reporter, Gerd Heidemann, discovers what he believes to be Hitler's personal diaries in 1981, thinking it a century's most significant literary discovery.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Part One

1. Part One

Aired: Jun 11, 1991

A renowned journalist is poised to reveal a groundbreaking scoop, having stum...

Episode 2 Part Two

2. Part Two

Aired: Jun 18, 1991

As Heidemann secures funding from Stern magazine's owners, his pursuit of Hit...

Episode 3 Part Three

3. Part Three

Aired: Jun 25, 1991

A sensational discovery of alleged Hitler documents ignites a heated debate a...

Episode 4 Part Four

4. Part Four

Aired: Jul 2, 1991

A historian with a background in intelligence is dispatched to authenticate a...

Episode 5 Part Five

5. Part Five

Aired: Jul 9, 1991

As tensions rise, a partnership on the brink of collapse becomes increasingly...

Info about Selling Hitler

Current Status: Ended

Network: ITV1

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Comedy, Drama