The Spanish Civil War

The Best Episodes of The Spanish Civil War

Genres:DocumentaryWar & Politics
Network:Channel 4

Every episode of The Spanish Civil War ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Spanish Civil War!

Documentary series which uses film and eyewitness accounts from both sides of the conflict that divided Spain in the years leading up to World War...
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  1. 7.7/10(15 votes)

    #1 - Prelude to Tragedy

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    S1:E1

    First in a six-part series. Looks at the background to the war: the five turbulent years that led to the crisis in July 1936 when a group of generals rose to overthrow the Republican government.

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    Director:David Hart
  2. 7.7/10(13 votes)

    #2 - Battleground for Idealists

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    S1:E3

    The people who went to fight in the Spanish Civil War including the International Brigade, the Nazi Condor Legion and Italian Blackshirts, and the help supplied by the Soviet Union.

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  3. 7.7/10(14 votes)

    #3 - Inside the Revolution

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    S1:E5

    Part five of a documentary series. This part deals with the activities of Communists, Socialists, and Anarchists on the Republican side.

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    Director:David Hart
  4. 7.6/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Franco and the Nationalists

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    S1:E4

    Part four of a documentary series. This part deals with the character of Franco and the make up of the Nationalist side. It includes footage of the Spanish Civil War and interviews with participants.

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  5. 7.6/10(12 votes)

    #5 - Victory and Defeat

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    S1:E6

    A chronicle of the fall of Barcelona and Madrid and the eventual victory of General Franco's army in 1939.

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    Director:David Hart
  6. 7.5/10(15 votes)

    #6 - Revolution, Counter-Revolution & Terror

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    Second in a six-part series. Considers the fact that half the Spanish Civil War’s victims died behind the lines, not in battle, but by political execution.

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    Director:John Blake
    Writer:N/A
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Best Episodes Summary

"Prelude to Tragedy" is the best rated episode of "The Spanish Civil War". It scored 7.7/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by David Hart and written by Neal Ascherson, it aired on 1/7/1983. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Battleground for Idealists".