TV series
The War of the World
2006, English, on Channel 4.
A documentary in which controversial historian Professor Niall Ferguson argues that in the last century there were not in fact two World Wars and a Cold War, but rather a single Hundred Years' War. A compelling argument is made to consider all of the conflicts of the 20th century in a broader context.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2006
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Latest episode
S1 E2: The Plan
Aired 26 July 2006
Seasons 1
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Details
- First aired
- 19 June 2006
- Last aired
- 26 July 2006
- Network
- Channel 4
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
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The War of the World: quick answers
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How many seasons of The War of the World are there?
The War of the World has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is The War of the World finished?
Yes. The War of the World ended in 2006, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The War of the World on?
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