The War of the Worlds

Synopsis

In Edwardian England, George and his partner Amy attempt to defy society and start a life together as they face the escalating terror of an alien invasion, fighting for their lives against an enemy beyond their comprehension.

First Air Date: 2019-11-17

Last Air Date: 2019-12-01

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 3

Created By: Peter Harness

Networks: BBC One

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Top Cast

Eleanor Tomlinson as Amy
Rafe Spall as George
Robert Carlyle as Ogilvy
Rupert Graves as Frederick
Kieron Bimpson as Captain Cartwright
Taliyah Blair as Lilian
Nicholas Le Prevost as Chamberlain
Harry Melling as Artilleryman
Susan Wooldridge as Mrs. Elphinstone
Jonathan Aris as Priest

Seasons

Miniseries (2019)

A couple battling society's expectations to exist in Edwardian-era London must withstand an alien invasion just to stay alive.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2019-11-17)

Woking, 1905. A Martian capsule lands on Earth. When George and Amy join the curious crowd to examine it, the unleashing terror turns their lives into a nightmare.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2019-11-24)

With the Martian invasion gathering pace, George and Amy each face their own terrifying ordeals. Desperate to be reunited, a lifeline comes to them at the beach.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2019-12-01)

George and Mrs Elphinstone take refuge at an orphanage. Meanwhile, Amy is reunited with Ogilvy. Together they piece together the events of the invasion hoping to find the clue to the Martians' weakness.