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The War of the Worlds
"They're coming."
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.
Status
Ended
Created By
Peter Harness
Network
BBC One
Seasons & Episodes
Miniseries
A couple battling society's expectations to exist in Edwardian-era London must withstand an alien invasion just to stay alive.
Episodes
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.
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.
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.
Top Cast
Eleanor Tomlinson
Amy
Rafe Spall
George
Robert Carlyle
Ogilvy
Rupert Graves
Frederick
