Series · 2026 · Documentary
Archival footage and expert analysis provide insights into the private lives of history's most notorious dictators. We also examine the consequences that arise when private behaviour and public power collide.
1 season · 6 episodes

Episode 01
Joseph Goebbels: The Randy Goat Of Babelsberg
Hitler's propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels always presented himself publicly as a faithful husband and caring father. Behind this façade, however, things looked very different, as he had numerous affairs.

Episode 02
Idi Amin: The Butcher Of Uganda
The Ugandan military dictator, whose brutal eight-year rule left hundreds of thousands dead, led an equally sadistic sex life.

Episode 03
Muammar Gaddafi: The Desert Deviant
Get to grips with the secretive system of control behind Gaddafi's regime, showing how fear and exploitation were woven into his rule.

Episode 04
Mao Zedong: The Red Emperor of Lust
Mao Zedong, the founder of the People's Republic of China, is a prime example of hypocritical behaviour. Contrary to the communist ideals he himself espoused, he led a life of luxury. He was married four times and had countless affairs.

Episode 05
Saddam Hussein: Madman of the Middle East
The sexual power plays, obsessions and abuses that influenced rulers' reigns - and sometimes the fate of nations - continuing with Saddam Hussein.

Episode 06
Fidel Castro: The Bastard of Havana
Uncover the truth behind Castro's revolutionary image, revealing how personal relationships were used to secure loyalty, power and control.
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Archival footage and expert analysis provide insights into the private lives of history's most notorious dictators. We also examine the consequences that arise when private behaviour and public power collide.
Secret Sex Lives of Tyrants is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 1 season and 6 total episodes, rated 7.0/10 by 2 viewers.
Secret Sex Lives of Tyrants has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.
Secret Sex Lives of Tyrants is currently in production and returning for new episodes.
Secret Sex Lives of Tyrants airs on Sky History.
Secret Sex Lives of Tyrants first aired on February 27, 2026.
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