World on Fire

Episode 1

Season 1 Episode 1 | 52m 30s  | Video has closed captioning.  | Video has audio description

When war breaks out, young translator Harry vows to help his Polish lover Kasia flee Warsaw, but how will he explain this to his sweetheart Lois, waiting for him at home in Manchester?

Aired: 04/05/20

Expired: 10/08/23

Rating: TV-14

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Season 2 Episode 6: History & Images

Special Feature

Season 2 Episode 6: History & Images

The Season 2 finale presents a heart-rending future for Henriette and introduces new fronts to the war, including Germany’s advance into the Soviet Union and Japan’s attacks on China. Learn more about these events in this historical explainer.

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