

6.058 minSeason 2 • Episode 6
LatestHarry returns to Manchester, but Kasia is determined to leave. In Europe, Marga and Henriette must each make their escape, while north Africa becomes even more brutal for Rajib.
The story of World War II told through the intertwining fates of ordinary people from all sides of this global conflict as they grapple with the effect of the war on their everyday lives.
Acting
Helen Hunt's American radio host steals every scene she's in.
Production
Four languages, three countries, one very expensive period detail.
Creator
Peter Bowker
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Creator Peter Bowker insisted on native language dialogue rather than accented English, making it one of few WWII dramas to actually sound like the war did.
The show's abrupt 2023 cancellation after two seasons left multiple characters mid-arc, sparking fan campaigns BBC ignored.