Introduction

The miniseries follows the hidden lives of ordinary people from Britain, Poland, France and Germany during World War II.

Outline Series 01, Episode 01

When war breaks, translator Harry Chase 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 is the story.

Locations

Filming took place in Chester in November 2018, Liverpool in March 2019 and also included other locations such as Prague, Lytham St. Annes, Wigan, and Lyme Park.

World on Fire Series

You can find a full index and overview of World on Fire here.

Production & Filming Details

• Writer: Peter Bowker.
• Producers: Peter Bowker, Lucy Richer, Damien Timmer, and Helen Ziegler.
• Cinematography: Søren Bay.
• Production: Mammoth Screen.
• Distributor: BBC One.
• Release Date: 29 September 2019 (UK).
• Running time: 57 minutes.
• Country: UK.
• Language: English.

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