The World at War (1973-1976)

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Laurence Olivier
Himself - Narrator 26 episodes, 1973-1974

Anthony Eden
Foreign Secretary 1940 / ... 5 episodes, 1973-1974

Averell Harriman
Himself - Roosevelt's Roving Ambassador / ... 5 episodes, 1973-1974

Albert Speer
Himself / ... 5 episodes, 1973-1974

Lawrence Durrell
Himself / ... 3 episodes, 1973-1974

Louis Mountbatten
Himself / ... 3 episodes, 1974

Christabel Bielenberg
Herself - Married to German / ... 2 episodes, 1973-1974

J.B. Priestley
Himself - Broadcaster / ... 2 episodes, 1973-1974

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Description: The World at War (1973–74) is a 26-episode British television documentary series chronicling the events of the Second World War. At the time of its completion in 1973 it was the most expensive series ever made, costing £900,000. It was produced by Jeremy Isaacs, was narrated by Laurence Olivier, and includes a score composed by Carl Davis. A book, The World at War, was written by Mark Arnold-Forster and released in 1973, to accompany the TV series. Since production was completed, The World at War has attracted acclaim and is now regarded as a landmark in British television history. The producer Jeremy Isaacs was considered ... (more)

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Tags: Documentary (1), World War II (1), Laurence Olivier (1), Saison 1 (1), Saison 4 (1), Saison 5 (1), Saison 3 (1)

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" The World at War is a 26-episode British documentary television series that chronicles the events of the Second World War. It was produced in 1973, at a cost of £900,000 (equivalent to £11,600,000 in 2021), the most expensive factual series ever produced. It was produced by Jeremy Isaacs, narrated by Laurence Olivier and included music composed by Carl Davis. The show focused on the imperialist exploits of the Axis powers, who were hellbent on establishing hegemony over Europe and Asia. The"