Laurence Olivier narrates the landmark 26-part British documentary series telling the story of World War II, profiling its main campaigns and highlighting the human cost on all sides of the conflict.
Show Info
Schedule: Wednesdays at 21:00
(60 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
WarHistory
Episodes ordered: 26 episodes
Official site: yesterday.uktv.co.uk
8.9 (61 votes)
Previous Episode
Remember
Episode 1x26; May 8, 1974
For many the Second World War was the most significant experience of their lives. Survivors relate memories of World War II and remember the millions of combatants and civilians killed. Heartbreaking first hand remembrances from a vast array of survi…
Previous Episodes
Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
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1x26: Remember | May 8, 1974 | |
1x25: Reckoning (1945...and after) | May 1, 1974 | |
1x24: The Bomb (February - September 1945) | Apr 24, 1974 |
Cast

Laurence Olivier
voices NarratorExtra Details
Also known as:
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Die Welt im Krieg (
Germany)
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Мир в войне (
Russian Federation)