1941: WWII has reached the sands of the Egyptian desert. Bombs strike Manchester, England.

Episode 1 World on Fire

Premiered October 15, 2023
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.

About the Program

World on Fire

World on Fire, starring Jonah Hauer King, Lesley Manville, and an ensemble cast, is an adrenalized, emotionally gripping, and resonant World War II drama that follows the intertwining fates of ordinary people in multiple countries as they grapple with the effects of the war on their everyday lives.

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