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Season 1 – Outrageous

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Based on the true story of the Mitford sisters who played by their own rules – with sometimes devastating consequences. Set against the gathering storm clouds of the 1930s, Outrageous is inspired by the lives of the aristocratic Mitford sisters - six headstrong women who frequently made headlines around the world. Yet their lives would ultimately take very different paths – from Nancy who became a celebrated author and journalist, to Jessica who rejected her inherited privilege and dedicated her life to revolutionary causes. A family saga like no other, this is the Mitfords as they really were: unapologetic, outrageous and utterly human.
Outrageous — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Dramatizing one of Britain's most controversial families with slick presentation and superb acting, Outrageous is an engaging glimpse into the corrosive lure of fascism.

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Andi Zeisler Salon.com No amount of aristocratic frippery and snappy dialogue can keep it from crossing the line between thoughtful and tasteless. Jul 15, 2025 Full Review Judy Berman TIME Magazine Creator Sarah Williams does a remarkable job transitioning from early storylines about a big, warm, eccentric family to later episodes that weigh Diana and Unity’s monstrous choices without succumbing to doom and gloom. Jun 30, 2025 Full Review Ben Dowell The Times (UK) While the script editors could have taken more care with some of the clunky exposition, this is undeniably fun and jaunty. Rated: 4/5 Jun 25, 2025 Full Review Diana Keng Geek Girl Authority While Outrageous‘s story is very much a well-paced, engaging setup for a historical train wreck, ... the show is insidiously charming. Jul 5, 2025 Full Review Brian Bromberger Bay Area Reporter It has a breezy tone yet leaves the viewer slightly on edge, as you’re never sure what will happen next. Jul 2, 2025 Full Review Alison Gillmor Winnipeg Free Press The show struggles to convey the weight of wider world events, but it does understand the divided dinner table. Jun 30, 2025 Full Review Read all reviews

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Gaius Q I'm not usually a fan of this type of thing, but I really enjoyed this series. I knew a bit about the Mitford family - essentially that they were all pretty bonkers with a taste for totalitarianism - but I hadn't realised how different they all were. This was brought out most clearly by the contrast between Bessie Carter's earnest, but surprisingly naïve Nancy and Joanna Vanderham's aloof, beautiful Diane, both played to perfection. In particular, Vanderham's transition from oh-so-confident ice-maiden to vulnerable, hurt consort of a man who even Hitler despised was excellent. Who cares if it's all true - roll on the next series. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/15/25 Full Review Lucy Q Absolutely fantastic show! Best I’ve seen in a while! In particular, the actress who plays Diane was so beautiful and talented. I also really enjoyed the music. Extremely relevant storyline in today’s climate, everyone should watch this show. I can’t wait for season 2! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/15/25 Full Review Galo A. Not a fan of this genre Rated 1 out of 5 stars 07/06/25 Full Review Ace S Though the writing is at times clunky, the actors sell the emotional and political heart of the story Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/30/25 Full Review Andrei D The concept is so juicy that it's a shame that the execution is rushed and the actors don't have time do actually created characters Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 06/30/25 Full Review Edward L A second-rate drama about one of the nastiest families in British history. Although there are some good performances (James Purefoy as the deeply unpleasant father), some (Shannon Watson and Joanna Vanderham in particular) are so bad as to be laughable. It is clear, for example that Watson's dialogue has been redubbed. There is an interesting story here but this is not it. If you are interested in Diana and Mosley then watch the 1998 Channel four miniseries 'Mosley'. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/29/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Bessie Carter

Nancy Mitford

James Purefoy

David Freeman-Mitford

Calam Lynch

Bryan Guinness

Anna Chancellor

Sydney Bowles Mitford

Toby Regbo

Tom Mitford

Joanna Vanderham

Diana Mitford

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 18, 2025 The Gathering Storm It's 1931 and Nancy Mitford introduces her six innocent-seeming siblings at a pool party, but warns everyone about how notorious they will become; Diana soon starts to fall for Oswald Mosley. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 25, 2025 Girl on the Rebound Diana's affair with Mosley makes newspaper headlines; Unity also embraces fascism, while Jessica is drawn to communism; Nancy is heartbroken but then receives a surprise proposal. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 2, 2025 Sparks Light Fires Nancy writes a novel spoofing the Blackshirts which angers Diana; Jessica becomes obsessed with her communist cousin Esmond; Unity goes to Munich, hoping to meet Hitler. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 9, 2025 Hating and Loving Unity finally meets Hitler and embraces Nazi views, appalling her family; Debo falls in love with an older man and, after a row with Nancy, Diana drives furiously into the night. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 16, 2025 Oysters and Champagne Diana recovers from her crash in Italy with Mosley; Unity is befriended by Hitler; Jessica's obsession with Esmond grows; Nancy hopes her husband has turned over a new leaf. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 15, 2025 Point of No Return Diana and Mosley secretly marry; Pam announces her engagement; Jessica finally meets Esmond; a family reunion goes awry thanks to Nancy. Details

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Season Info

Director
Joss Agnew, Ellie Heydon
Screenwriter
Sarah Williams
Network
BritBox
Genre
Drama, History
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jun 18, 2025