The World at War

1973 · 45m per ep · TV-PG · English · United Kingdom

A documentary series that gives a historical account of the events of World War II, from its roots in the 1920s to the aftermath and the lives it profoundly influenced.

8.3(106 reviews)

7.0782% popularity

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Details

First air date: Oct 31, 1973
Last air date: May 8, 1974
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 26
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Network / platform: ITV1
Creator / showrunner: —
Certification: TV-PG
Production companies: Thames Television, Blakeway Productions

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Keywords

world war iisoldierswarveteranstestimony

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

1973 · 26 episodes

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Cast

Laurence Olivier

Narrator

Media

Reviews & ratings

8.3

106 community reviews

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Alex Rivera7.300000000000001/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim8.3/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel9.3/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee7.300000000000001/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong8.3/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful