Matthew Mosley reveals his connection to Oswald Mosley and fascism

In a new drama series about the Mitford sisters, Matthew Mosley serves as an executive producer. This series sheds light on the historical involvement of his great-grandfather, Oswald Mosley, founder of the British Union of Fascists, in far-right politics, which has long cast a shadow over the family. Mosley explains the weight of this legacy, noting that his great-grandfather's actions have necessitated a process of reconciliation over the years for each family member. Interestingly, while Mosley was originally unaware of his family's connection when the show was pitched, he quickly became woven into the project once he learned of the show's focus on his ancestor's controversial life. He recalls that although it felt strange at first, it was enlightening to explore this chapter of history, revealing sides of Oswald Mosley that had remained obscured from his perspective until then. The drama portrays the complexities of characters who followed a political path similar to his great-grandfather, suggesting that understanding their motivations provides vital historical lessons about the dangers of radical ideologies that persist today.