Overview
The story of World War II told through the intertwining fates of ordinary people from all sides of this global conflict as they grapple with the effect of the war on their everyday lives.
Seasons & Episodes
Series 1
Series 1 tells the story of the first year of the war, starting with the German invasion of Poland in September 1939 and ending with the Battle of Britain.
Series 2
Series two takes viewers from the streets of Britain into occupied France, Nazi Germany, and to the sands of the North African desert, where British troops struggle alongside Indian Sappers and Australian Diggers to adapt to a very different kind of combat.
Key Information
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Cast & Crew
Jonah Hauer-King
Harry Chase
Julia Brown
Lois Bennett
Helen Hunt
Nancy Campbell
Zofia Wichłacz
Kasia Tomaszeski
Lesley Manville
Robina Chase
Brian J. Smith
Webster O'Connor
Parker Sawyers
Albert Fallou
Tomasz Kot
Stefan Tomaszeski
Eryk Biedunkiewicz
Jan Tomaszeski
Ewan Mitchell
Tom Bennett
Mateusz Więcławek
Grzegorz Tomaszeski
Max Riemelt
Schmidt
Frequently Asked Questions
The story of World War II told through the intertwining fates of ordinary people from all sides of this global conflict as they grapple with the effect of the war...
World on Fire has 2 seasons with 13 episodes.
World on Fire premiered on September 29, 2019.
No, World on Fire has ended. The final episode aired on August 20, 2023.
World on Fire originally aired on BBC One. Check your local streaming services for availability.
World on Fire was created by Peter Bowker.
World on Fire has a rating of 7.5/10 based on user reviews.
World on Fire is classified as Drama, War & Politics.