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Telling the story of World War Two through the eyes of ordinary people, following intrepid young heroes fighting for freedom, series two will take viewers from the war-torn streets of Britain deep into Nazi Germany, the resistance within occupied France, and the brutal sands of the North African desert – where troops struggle to adapt to a very different kind of combat.
The cast of WORLD ON FIRE Season 2 features Cel Spellman (BETTER, COLD FEET) as Joe, Yrsa Daley-Ward (OUTER RANGE, "The Collaboration") as Connie, Eryk Biedunkiewicz as Jan, Ewan Mitchell (HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, TRIGGER POINT) as Tom, and Mateusz Więcławek ("Kurier," "Monument") as Grzegorz.
History to Know Before You Watch WORLD ON FIRE Season 2
EPISODE GUIDE:
Episode 1 - The war reaches the sands of the Egyptian desert while bombs fall on Manchester, and Harry introduces an explosive force into Robina’s household.
Episode 2 - Harry struggles to adapt to the realities of desert combat and Lois longs to leave home. In Paris, Henriette is in grave danger, and in Manchester, a mysterious stranger arrives at Robina’s door.
Episode 3 - As Stan and Rajib make a hasty retreat across the desert, Marga reasserts her commitment to the Fuhrer. Meanwhile, David is in peril in the skies over France.
Episode 4 - Kasia takes on her first assignment as an agent, and Rajib’s military values are tested as he is torn between duty and ideals. Meanwhile, a familiar face comes to David’s aid.
Episode 5 - Tragedy strikes at the heart of Harry’s unit as the siege drags on in Tobruk. In Manchester, Kasia is confronted by the horror of war. In France, romance blossoms.
Episode 6 - Harry returns to Manchester, but Kasia is determined to leave. In Europe, Marga and Henriette must each make their escape, while North Africa remains brutal for Rajib.
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Credits:
Commissioned by the BBC, WORLD ON FIRE is produced by Mammoth Screen and co-produced with MASTERPIECE for the BBC, in association with ITV Studios. It is created and written by Peter Bowker, written by Rachel Bennette and Matt Jones, produced by Amanda Black and Angie Daniell and directed by Drew Casson, Barney Cokeliss and Meenu Gaur. Executive producers are Peter Bowker, Sheena Bucktowonsing, Damien Timmer and Helen Ziegler for Mammoth Screen, Lucy Richer for the BBC, and Susanne Simpson and Rebecca Eaton for MASTERPIECE. Mammoth Screen is an ITV Studios company.
