SETTING THE SCENE
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Mussolini: Son of the Century
2024–2025SERIES
Benito Mussolini's early career from his founding of the Fasci Italiani in 1919 up to the assassination of socialist politician Giacomo Matteotti in 1924 and his speech in Parliament on 3 January 1925.
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THE STORY UNFOLDS
Episodes 08
EPISODE 01Chapter 1
As Mussolini founds the Fasces of Combat, D'Annunzio takes Fiume. Mussolini hopes to exploit the feat of his poet on the field.
Jan 10, 2025
EPISODE 02Chapter 2
With the Socialists on the verge of victory, Mussolini seems finished. But landowners and industrialists seek his help against strikes.
Jan 10, 2025
EPISODE 03Chapter 3
With his entry into Parliament, Mussolini plans to be more strategic and diplomatic. But not everyone is a fan of his new plans.
Jan 17, 2025
EPISODE 04Chapter 4
Following protests, the King excludes the socialists from the government. In an attempt to take over, Mussolini threatens a fascist insurrection.
Jan 17, 2025
EPISODE 05Chapter 5
Mussolini plans a new electoral law that will guarantee him the absolute majority, but he receives backlash from the leader of the Catholics.
Jan 24, 2025
EPISODE 06Chapter 6
Mussolini opens the party lists to turncoat politicians from other parties, where an early fascist leader, Forni, takes sides against him.
Jan 24, 2025
EPISODE 07Chapter 7
Mussolini wins the elections by a landslide. But when Matteotti, a Socialist, asks for their annulment, he decides to teach him a lesson.
Jan 31, 2025
EPISODE 08Chapter 8
With the discovery of Matteotti's body and the arrest of his assassins, Mussolini is cornered. Will he be able to save himself and fascism?
Jan 31, 2025
