World on Fire

Series 2

2023 · 6 episodes · 5h 46m in all · 6.0/10

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 different kind of combat.

Episodes

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   1. Episode 1

   16 Jul 2023 · 58 min · 6.0/10

   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.

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   2. Episode 2

   23 Jul 2023 · 57 min · 6.0/10

   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.

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   3. Episode 3

   30 Jul 2023 · 58 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.

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   4. Episode 4

   6 Aug 2023 · 57 min · 6.0/10

   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

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   5. Episode 5

   13 Aug 2023 · 58 min · 6.0/10

   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.

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   6. Episode 6

   20 Aug 2023 · 58 min · 6.0/10

   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.