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Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC will remove 'one of its finest' WWII dramas in days
BBC will remove 'remarkable' World War II drama fans say is 'one of their finest' in days The second series of the acclaimed World War II drama is currently available to stream on BBC iPlayer, but not for long BBC iPlayer enthusiasts have just a short window left to immerse themselves in one of the most compelling historical dramas of recent times. Featuring a host of familiar faces from British television and cinema, this evocative Second World War series brings to life key events from the era. As the conflict rages across Europe, the destinies of various ordinary people become entwined in unexpected ways. The second instalment of World on Fire, with Jonah Hauer-King of Doctor Who fame at the helm as British interpreter Harry Chase, is available on BBC iPlayer but will disappear after Wednesday (16th July). Audiences have under two days to delve into the critically acclaimed six-part saga, reports the Mirror. This acclaimed drama offers a unique look at ordinary lives during WWII (Image: BBC ) Article continues below Crafted by Peter Bowker, the drama boasts an impressive 84 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, signalling widespread acclaim from television reviewers. According to the consensus on the review aggregator: "Though at times more style than substance, World on Fire's layered storytelling never steps on itself, leaving room for its excellent ensemble and gorgeous set-pieces to fill in any narrative gaps." Echoing the sentiment, a five-star Google review from an enthusiast reads: "Outstanding gritty realistic..... superbly acted with 3 plots running at the same time. "BBC is the only organization that can make a series like this and it is one of their best." Another viewer remarked: "Engrossing and exciting, World on Fire brings us into the lives of civilians in Britain, Poland, France and Germany during World War Two. "The compelling central characters experience the cruelties and heroism of life under fascism but from completely fresh angles. "Eye opening and great acting. Leslie Manville on superlative form." Scott Bryan commented on the programme: "It's deeply haunting, this first episode is set in 1939 and the lack of knowledge that the characters have about how the war will unfold, in this awful momentous period in history; the anxiety really builds. World on Fire will be removed from iPlayer this Wednesday (Image: BBC ) "It's a remarkable form of storytelling; from different sides, different locations, people from different classes, sexualities and at the end of the day what it shows really well is 'war was hell'. It's absolutely a Must Watch." An audience member on RT posted: "A really engaging storytelling with an excellent execution. The cast was quite interesting. "I really love the multilanguage aspect of the show. It really shows the world to its viewers. "This adds a layer of authenticity and realism, especially it shows the story is set in a real culturally diverse environment." In addition to Hauer-King and Manville, the second series of World on Fire boasts a stellar cast including Julia Brown, Blake Harrison, Ewan Mitchell and Mark Bonnar. With only a few hours left before the second series is taken down, will you be spending an evening this week catching up on this captivating historical drama? Article continues below World on Fire series 2 is available on BBC iPlayer until Wednesday, 16th July.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
BBC viewers have days to binge ‘deeply haunting' war drama
A brilliant new war drama is about to be removed from BBC iPlayer BBC viewers only have a couple of days to binge-watch one of the best recent historical dramas available on iPlayer. Starring several major names from the world of British TV and film, this stunning Second World War series dramatises several pivotal moments from the conflict. While battles are fought across Europe, the lives of several ordinary citizens intertwine in surprising ways. World on Fire's second series, which features Doctor Who 's Jonah Hauer-King leading the drama as British interpreter Harry Chase, is currently on BBC iPlayer - but not for long. It's set to be removed this Wednesday (16th July), giving viewers less than two days to catch up on this acclaimed six-part series. The drama, created by Peter Bowker, currently has an impressive 84 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating rave reviews from TV critics. The aggregator's critical consensus reads: 'Though at times more style than substance, World on Fire's layered storytelling never steps on itself, leaving room for its excellent ensemble and gorgeous set-pieces to fill in any narrative gaps.' A five-star Google review from a fan concurred: 'Outstanding gritty realistic..... superbly acted with 3 plots running at the same time. 'BBC is the only organization that can make a series like this and it is one of their best.' Another said: 'Engrossing and exciting, World on Fire brings us into the lives of civilians in Britain, Poland, France and Germany during World War Two. 'The compelling central characters experience the cruelties and heroism of life under fascism but from completely fresh angles. 'Eye opening and great acting. Leslie Manville on superlative form.' Scott Bryan said of the show: 'It's deeply haunting, this first episode is set in 1939 and the lack of knowledge that the characters have about how the war will unfold, in this awful momentous period in history; the anxiety really builds. "It's a remarkable form of storytelling; from different sides, different locations, people from different classes, sexualities and at the end of the day what it shows really well is 'war was hell'. It's absolutely a Must Watch.' And an audience member on RT posted: 'A really engaging storytelling with an excellent execution. The cast was quite interesting. 'I really love the multilanguage aspect of the show. It really shows the world to its viewers. 'This adds a layer of authenticity and realism, especially it shows the story is set in a real culturally diverse environment.' In addition to Hauer-King and Manville, the second season of World on Fire features an incredible line-up featuring Julia Brown, Blake Harrison, Ewan Mitchell and Mark Bonnar. With just a matter of hours until the second series is removed, will you be catching up on this riveting historical drama with an evening binge this week? World on Fire series 2 is available on BBC iPlayer until Wednesday, 16th July.
