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World on Fire

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The epic World War II drama World on Fire premieres on Sunday, April 5, 2020.

Aired 04/05/2020

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World on Fire

Official Teaser

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The epic World War II drama World on Fire premieres on Sunday, April 5, 2020.

Mark your calendars! The epic World War II drama World on Fire premieres on Sunday, April 5, 2020.

Aired 04/05/2020

FromMasterpiece

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Official Teaser

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The epic World War II drama World on Fire premieres on Sunday, April 5, 2020. (30s)

The Cast on World on Fire

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Jonah Hauer-King, Helen Hunt, Sean Bean and more introduce the all-new World War II drama. (2m 28s)

Until The End Preview

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Follow the intertwining fates of ordinary people grappling with the effects of war. (30s)

Official Preview #2

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World on Fire, starring Helen Hunt, Sean Bean, and more, premieres Sunday, Apr. 5 at 9/8c. (1m 31s)

Inside Look

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Hear all about the new series premiering on Sunday, April 5 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS! (1m 30s)

Official Preview

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The all-new drama World on Fire premieres on April 5 at 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. (30s)

Teaser

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The all-new World War II drama premieres Sunday, April 5, 2020 on MASTERPIECE on PBS. (36s)

Trailer

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The epic, emotionally-gripping World War II drama is coming soon to MASTERPIECE on PBS. (53s)

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Harry tries to make Lois an offer before he leaves for his next assignment. (1m)

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Harry and Kasia have a second chance. Could Lois be set for happiness at last? (29s)

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Albert is warned about the Nazi Party's policy on jazz music and about staying in Paris. (1m 12s)

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Paris falls to the Nazis, and Webster and Albert's lives are suddenly turned upside down. (29s)

The Cast's Favorite Wartime Songs

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The stars of World on Fire share their personal favorite World War II era tunes! (1m 28s)

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Lois and Connie's manager has a special request for their next performance. (57s)

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Harry and his unit reach Dunkirk, with the odds stacked heavily against them. (30s)

Brian J. Smith on Webster O'Connor

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Brian J. Smith breaks down why he felt so connected to his character, Webster O'Connor. (2m 43s)

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Harry and his troops hunker down in their hideout in Louvain. (1m 8s)

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Harry’s courage is tested at Louvain. Kasia’s resistance activity in Warsaw intensifies. (29s)

Julia Brown on Singing in World on Fire

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Julia Brown talks about her connection to and preparation for the show's musical numbers. (1m 56s)

Sean Bean on Douglas Bennett

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Sean Bean describes his character Douglas, and the trauma that Douglas has endured. (2m 10s)

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In Poland, Kasia plans her next move. Out at sea, Tom and his fellow sailors plan theirs. (1m 24s)

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Tom faces the fight of his life aboard HMS Exeter. Harry and Lois are also battling. (29s)

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When Harry and Jan arrive in England, Harry's mother Robina has some questions. (1m 8s)

Re-Creating Warsaw

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Get a behind-the-scenes look at how 1930's Warsaw was re-created for the series. (2m 17s)

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Harry is desperate for news, while Kasia joins the Polish resistance. (29s)

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American journalist Nancy Campbell stumbles upon a troubling discovery in Poland. (1m 4s)

Making World on Fire

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The cast describe what it was really like to film the epic and international series. (2m 51s)

Helen Hunt on Nancy Campbell

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World on Fire star Helen Hunt describes her character, American journalist Nancy Campbell. (1m 30s)

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