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Outrageous Explores Mitford Sisters’ Divergent Politics in BritBox’s New Drama

Critics acclaim the show’s performances as a timely reflection on extremist politics with a focus on frayed family ties.

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Overview

  • Outrageous adapts Mary S. Lovell’s bestselling biography of Nancy, Pamela, Diana, Unity, Jessica and Deborah Mitford into a six-part period drama
  • Narrator Nancy Mitford, portrayed by Bessie Carter, guides viewers through her family’s aristocratic world with wit and insight
  • The series depicts Diana’s relationship with British Union of Fascists leader Oswald Mosley and Unity’s enthrallment with Nazi ideology to illustrate the era’s radical shifts
  • Jessica’s turn toward communism and the quieter pursuits of Pamela and Deborah underscore the sisters’ varied responses to societal upheaval
  • Since its June 19 debut on BritBox, U&Drama and U, the show has garnered broad praise for its ensemble cast, production design and balance of dark history with levity