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The humanity OF WAR

“I like to focus on the characters… to tell a story”
– Peter Bowker

Epic drama World on Fire is an enthralling tale about the first year of WWII, told in a very personal way – focusing on characters in Germany, Britain, France, America and Poland whose lives are intertwined amidst the conflict.

Written by Peter Bowker, the seven-part series doesn’t shy away from the big set pieces, even if they are often filmed

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