Christabel

The book on which the drama is based goes against the standard stereotypes and explains how ordinary people could go along with Hitler in the early years. The woman says: "On January 30thm 1933, Hitler became Germany's Chancellor. I was in England at the time, and when I read of it in the newspapers I was rather pleased for my friend Hans. I took note that Hitler had only two other National Socialists with him in his Cabinet, and that he was well hemmed-in by such respectable figures as von Neurath and von Papen. Although I was glad therefore than Han was to get his chance, I was equally certain that a month or so would suffice to bring him speedy disillusionment, and that there would be, as usual, another round of musical chairs, another change of Government." (Ward River Press 1982, Page 22.) I was disgusted by the dramatisation, which shows no interest in what this eye-witness told and instead has all of the normal stereotypes.

I think it also avoided the inconvenient fact of widespread support for Hitler in Britain, including the Daily Mail.