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The World at War

8.319731 season15TV SeriesDocumentaryWar & Politics

A documentary series that gives a historical account of the events of World War II, from its roots in the 1920s to the aftermath and the lives it profoundly influenced.

DirectorsPeter Batty·Hugh Ragett
ProducerJeremy Isaacs

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Sky GoSky GoChannel 4Channel 4UKTV PlayUKTV Play
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
A New Germany (1933–1939)
Oct 31, 1973 8.9
E2
Distant War (September 1939–May 1940)
Nov 7, 1973 8.1
E3
France Falls (May–June 1940)
Nov 14, 1973 8.6
E4
Alone (May 1940–May 1941)
Nov 21, 1973 8.2
E5
Barbarossa (June–December 1941)
Nov 28, 1973 8.0
E6
Banzai! Japan (1931–1942)
Dec 5, 1973 8.2
E7
On Our Way: U.S.A. (1939–1942)
Dec 12, 1973 8.3
E8
The Desert: North Africa (1940–1943)
Dec 19, 1973 7.3
E9
Stalingrad (June 1942-February 1943)
Jan 2, 1974 8.3
E10
Wolfpack: U-Boats in the Atlantic (1939–1944)
Jan 16, 1974 7.6
E11
Red Star: The Soviet Union (1941–1943)
Jan 23, 1974 7.6
E12
Whirlwind: Bombing Germany (September 1939–April 1944)
Jan 30, 1974 7.8
E13
Tough Old Gut: Italy (November 1942-June 1944)
Jan 30, 1974 8.0
E14
It's a Lovely Day Tomorrow: Burma (1942–1944)
Feb 13, 1974 7.5
E15
Home Fires: Britain (1940–1944)
Feb 20, 1974 7.8
E16
Inside the Reich: Germany (1940–1944)
Feb 27, 1974 5.8
E17
Morning (June–August 1944)
Mar 6, 1974 8.8
E18
Occupation: Holland (1940–1944)
Mar 13, 1974 7.8
E19
Pincers (August 1944–March 1945)
Mar 20, 1974 8.2
E20
Genocide (1941–1945)
Mar 27, 1974 9.5
E21
Nemesis (February–May 1945)
Apr 3, 1974 8.6
E22
Japan (1941–1945)
Apr 10, 1974 8.0
E23
Pacific - The Island to Island War (February 1942–July 1945)
Apr 17, 1974 8.0
E24
The Atomic Bomb (February–September 1945)
Apr 24, 1974 9.0
E25
Reckoning (April 1945)
May 1, 1974 8.5
E26
Remember
May 8, 1974 8.0

Cast · Directed by Peter Batty

LOLaurence Olivier
Laurence Olivier
Narrator

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The World at War — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The World at War?

The World at War is streaming on Sky Go, Channel 4 and UKTV Play in United Kingdom. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The World at War on Netflix?

No, The World at War is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. It's currently on Sky Go and Channel 4.

Is The World at War on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The World at War isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now. It's on Sky Go and Channel 4 instead.

Where can I watch The World at War for free?

The World at War is available to stream free (with ads) on Channel 4 and UKTV Play in United Kingdom.

How many seasons are in The World at War?

The World at War has 1 season in total (26 episodes). The series concluded in 1974.

Are all episodes of The World at War out yet?

Yes — all 26 episodes across 1 season of The World at War are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The World at War?

No — The World at War ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.