Selling Hitler

Episode 01

Part One

Jun 11, 1991 · 49 min

Bloodhound journalist Gerd Heidemann picks up the scent of his biggest scoop ever: a cache of documents handwritten by Hitler himself.

Episode 02

Part Two

Jun 18, 1991 · 49 min

Heidemann convinces Stern's owners to pay for his acquisition of Hitler's diaries. But they bankroll much more than they bargained for.

Episode 03

Part Three

Jun 25, 1991 · 49 min

As Stern's management plots a marketing strategy, skeptical British historian David Irving gets wind of Hitler's recently 'rediscovered' documents.

Episode 04

Part Four

Jul 2, 1991 · 49 min

Embarking on a bidding war, publishing magnate Rupert Murdoch sends a distinguished historian--and former intelligence agent--to authenticate the diaries.

Episode 05

Part Five

Jul 9, 1991 · 49 min

Murdoch gets cagey during negotiations, his expert gets cold feet, and Stern's big press conference turns nasty.