World on Fire: Drama Returns for 2nd Season

After almost a four-year wait, World on Fire returns for season 2 on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. As we’re reunited with the characters from season 1, we step into the chaos of the Second World War and the devastating effects on their lives. Read on to find out more about what to expect from season 2.

12/07/2023

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What is World on Fire about?

With both new and known characters taking us across the globe, we’ll follow the lives, loves, and struggles of our cast against the backdrop of World War II.

Picking up from the end of season one, which left off in June 1940, the second season kicks off in October of the same year, coinciding with the terrifying advent of The Blitz. With six new episodes awaiting viewers, we’ll witness the conflict in Britain intensify as RAF pilots valiantly battle German bombers amidst the skies of Manchester. Simultaneously, on the streets below, rescue operations commence, painting a poignant picture of courage in the face of devastation.

Moreover, the arrival of Jan's sister, Kasia, at Robina's doorstep reveals the haunting psychological scars she bears from her time in war-torn Warsaw, serving as a chilling reminder of the lasting effects of conflict.

While chaos engulfs Europe, Harry embarks on a journey to the North African desert, where the North Africa campaign unfolds. British troops join forces with Australian Diggers and Indian Sappers, plunging our characters into the midst of a grueling and arduous battle.

As well as all this, we know we’ll also see scenes from occupied France and Nazi Germany.

Who’s in the cast of World on Fire?

Among the familiar faces from season 1, we’ll see:

Jonah Hauer-King (The Little Mermaid) as former British embassy interpreter Harry Chase
Lesley Manville (The Crown) as Chase’s mother, Robina
Julia Brown (Shetland) as Lois
Eryk Biedunkiewicz as Jan

Zofia Wichlacz (Miasto 44) as Kasia
Blake Harrison (A Very English Scandal) as Stan
Eugénie Derouand (The Advent Calendar) as Henriette
Cel Spellman (White Lines) as Joe

Plus, here are a few new additions to the cast:

Mark Bonnar (Guilt) as Sir James Danemere
Ahad Raza Mir (Resident Evil) as Rajib
Gregg Sulkin (Runaways) as David
Miriam Schiweck (Der Staatsanwalk) as Marga

Sean Bean and Helen Hunt starred in season 1, but as of yet there’s no sign that they’ll be joining the cast again.

How can I watch World on Fire?

The new season of World on Fire starts on BBC One and BBC iPlayer from Sunday 16th July at 9pm. You can also watch the whole first season of World on Fire now on BBC iPlayer.