The World at War

Episode 2: Distant War

BBC Two

Duration: 51 minutes

First broadcast: Sat 31^st Jan 2009, 16:10 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Tue 17^th Feb 2015, 13:50 on BBC Two HD

Laurence Olivier narrates the acclaimed series telling the story of World War II. An uneasy calm settles on Britain as Churchill replaces Chamberlain as prime minister. Show more

The World at War

Episode 4: Alone

BBC Two

Duration: 55 minutes

First broadcast: Mon 9^th Feb 2009, 14:05 on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: Thu 19^th Feb 2015, 14:50 on BBC Two Scotland

Laurence Olivier narrates the acclaimed series telling the story of WW2. Britain is alone after Dunkirk and facing the Germans across the English Channel. The outlook is grim. Show more