In a gripping, emotionally-resonant drama, this acclaimed Masterpiece series follows the intertwining fates of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstances by the looming threat of World War II.
Set in 1939 across Great Britain, Poland, France, Germany, and the United States, World on Fire features an ensemble cast of varied backgrounds and nationalities – soldiers and civilians alike. While they adopt different roles in the war effort, they are united in a common struggle to survive the difficult days to come. The seven-part series is anchored by the stellar talents of Jonah Hauer-King (Little Women on Masterpiece, Howard’s End), Helen Hunt (As Good As It Gets, Mad About You), Sean Bean (Game of Thrones), Lesley Manville (Phantom Thread), and more.
World on Fire on Masterpiece encores Wednesdays at 1 p.m., beginning October 6, on WSBE Rhode Island PBS.
Season 1, Episode 1 - October 6 at 1 p.m.
As war breaks out, young translator Harry vows to help his Polish girlfriend Kasia flee Warsaw. How will he explain these developments to his sweetheart Lois, waiting for him at home in Manchester?
Season 1, Episode 2 - October 13 at 1 p.m.
A month into the war and with Warsaw destroyed, Harry is desperate for news. Meanwhile, Kasia joins the Polish resistance.
Season 1, Episode 3 - October 20 at 1 p.m.
Tom faces the fight of his life aboard the HMS Exeter. Harry and Lois have a more personal battle to fight.
Season 1, Episode 4 - October 27 at 1 p.m.
Harry’s courage is tested at Louvain. Kasia’s involvement with the Warsaw resistance intensifies.
Season 1, Episode 5 - November 3 at 1 p.m.
Harry and his unit reach Dunkirk, where the odds are stacked heavily against them. Who will survive the evacuation?
Season 1, Episode 6 - November 10 at 1 p.m.
Paris falls to the Nazis. Webster and Albert’s lives are suddenly turned upside down.
Season 1, Episode 7 - November 17 at 1 p.m.
Harry has a second chance at saving Kasia from Warsaw. In Manchester, could Lois be set for happiness at last?
WSBE Rhode Island PBS transmits high-definition (HD) programming over the air on digital 36.1; Cox 08 / 1008HD, Verizon FiOS 08 / 508HD, and Full Channel 08; Comcast 819HD and Verizon FiOS 18 / 518HD; DirecTV 36, Dish Network 36. Live stream the full schedule within the broadcast viewing area at watch.ripbs.org/livestream.
