Series synopsis
The War of the Worlds is a British sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on BBC One on November 17, 2019. It ended on December 1, 2019. It was created by Peter Harness. It stars Eleanor Tomlinson, Rafe Spall, Robert Carlyle and Rupert Graves.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: They're coming.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Eleanor Tomlinson as Amy
- Rafe Spall as George
- Robert Carlyle as Ogilvy
- Rupert Graves as Frederick
Guest cast
- Aisling Jarrett-Gavin as Lucy
- Daniel Cerqueira as Stent
- Charles De'Ath as Greaves
- Joey Batey as Henderson
- Sam Benjamin as Salesman
- Freya Allan as Mary
- Cokey Falkow as Army Officer
- Reid Anderson as Stallholder
- Kieron Bimpson as Captain
- Milo Twomey as Sergeant Major
- Christopher Hatherall as Naval Lieutenant
- Taliyah Blair as Lilian
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | November 16, 2019 | December 1, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 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. |
November 17, 2019 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 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. |
November 24, 2019 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 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. |
December 1, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 17, 2019 |
| Last aired | December 1, 2019 |
| Runtime | 55 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |