Colonel Gaddafi Part 3: Vengeance Day

Colonel Gaddafi Part 3: Vengeance Day

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Tito Part 5: The Sun King

Tito becomes an international celebrity, with a jet-set lifestyle to match his status. His hybrid ‘coca-cola socialism’ sees Yugoslavia booming. But the good times have been built on shaky foundations. And as Tito ails it seems his Balkan miracle will prove short-lived… A Noiser ...  Show more

Tito Part 4: The Marshal Versus Stalin

In the war’s aftermath Tito exacts his bloody revenge. Manoeuvring the king out of the picture, Yugoslavia is swiftly consolidated under communist rule. A clash with the US risks further conflict, even a nuclear strike. Though the biggest showdown is to come… with Joseph Stalin… ...  Show more

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