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The War of the Worlds

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

The War of the Worlds

The War of the Worlds

The War of the Worlds

They're coming.

2019 - 2019•1 season•3 episodes•~55m•

★6.7(301 ratings)

Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama

Overview

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.

Creators

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Main Cast

Eleanor Tomlinson

Eleanor Tomlinson

Amy

Rafe Spall

Rafe Spall

George

Robert Carlyle

Robert Carlyle

Ogilvy

Rupert Graves

Rupert Graves

Frederick

Full Crew

Direction

Second Assistant Director: Sean Clayton
First Assistant Director: Kristian Dench
Third Assistant Director:

Writing

Script Editor: Paul Testar

Production

Executive Producer: Preethi Mavahalli
Executive Producer: Craig Viveiros
Executive Producer: Damien Timmer
Producer: Betsan Morris Evans
Executive Producer: Tommy Bulfin
Executive Producer: Peter Harness

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Russ Davies
Sound Re-Recording Mixer: Alessio Masi
Sound Recordist: Jonathan Seale
Sound Effects Editor: Tony Gibson
Dialogue Editor: Filipa Principe
Foley Artist: Ruth Sullivan

Cinematography

Still Photographer: Ben Blackall
Focus Puller: Tom Dunne
First Assistant "A" Camera: Daniel Gadd
Steadicam Operator: Rob Arrowsmith
Second Unit Director of Photography: Milos Moore
Second Assistant "A" Camera: Jonathan Stanley

Editing

First Assistant Editor: Lincoln Witter
Colorist: Andrew Daniel
First Assistant Editor: Leon Wright

Art Direction

Assistant Art Director: Kira Kemble
Production Design: Pat Campbell
Supervising Art Director: Sam Stokes
Concept Artist: Dan Walker
Graphic Designer: David Ahern
Assistant Set Decoration: Rachel Randle

Costume & Make-Up

Hairstylist: Sarah Spears
Costume Design: Howard Burden
Makeup & Hair: Amy Stewart
Makeup & Hair: Deborah Shepherd
Makeup & Hair: Julie Atkins
Makeup & Hair: Helen Currie

Keywords

englandalien invasionperiod dramaedwardian england

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Did You Know?

#1

The show's tagline is: "They're coming."

#2

The series spans 1 season with 3 episodes in total (avg. 3 per season).

#3

Each episode runs approximately 55 minutes.

#4

Originally aired on BBC One.

#5

It was a co-production between: United Kingdom, United States of America.

#6

Executive produced by Preethi Mavahalli, Craig Viveiros, Damien Timmer.

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Rating

6.7/10

Good

301 votes

TV Show Facts

Original Name:

The War of the Worlds

Status:

Ended

In Production:

No

Age Rating:

TV-14

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United Kingdom, United States of America

First Episode:

11/17/2019

Last Episode:

12/1/2019

Networks:

BBC One

Production Companies:

Mammoth Screen

Mammoth Screen

Creasun Media American

Red Square TV

Red Square TV

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