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.
- Created by
- Peter Bowker
Seasons and episodes
2 seasons · 13 episodes
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 differen
S2 E1Episode 1
Jul 16, 202358 min
The war reaches the sands of the Egyptian desert while bombs fall on Manchester, and Harry introduces an explosive force into Robina’s household, leaving her reeling.
S2 E2Episode 2
Jul 23, 202357 min
As Harry struggles to adapt to the reality of desert combat, Lois still longs to leave home. In Paris, Henriette is in grave danger, and a mysterious stranger arrives at Robina’s.
S2 E3Episode 3
Jul 30, 202358 min
As Stan and Rajib make a hasty retreat across the desert, Marga reasserts her commitment to the führer. Meanwhile, David is in peril in the skies over France.
S2 E4Episode 4
Aug 6, 202357 min
As Kasia takes on her first assignment as an agent, Rajib’s military values are tested. Meanwhile, a familiar face comes to David’s aid
S2 E5Episode 5
Aug 13, 202358 min
Tragedy strikes at the heart of Harry’s unit as the siege drags on in Tobruk. In Manchester, Kasia is confronted by more of the horrors of the war. In France, romance blossoms between David and Henriette.
S2 E6Episode 6
Aug 20, 202358 min
Harry returns to Manchester, but Kasia is determined to leave. In Europe, Marga and Henriette must each make their escape, while north Africa becomes even more brutal for Rajib.
Starring
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
- Where can I watch World on Fire?
- World on Fire is streaming on PBS, WETA+. It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of World on Fire are there?
- World on Fire has 2 seasons and 13 episodes. Status: Cancelled.
- Will there be a new season of World on Fire?
- World on Fire has been canceled; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on August 20, 2023.
- Who stars in World on Fire?
- World on Fire stars Jonah Hauer-King, Julia Brown, Helen Hunt, Zofia Wichłacz, Lesley Manville.
