H.G. Wells: War with the World

Based on The War of the Worlds  by H.G. Wells

Drama telling the story of the father of science fiction, HG Wells, and his messianic ambition to create a World State and avert mankind's headlong course towards self-destruction.

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Licence: ERA Licence required

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  • Type: Adaptation
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Duration: 1'28'00''
  • Broadcast date: 2006
Usage

UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

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The War of the Worlds  | BBC Radio 5 | 1938

The War of the Worlds (1938)

Orson Welles' classic radio version (unexpurgated) of HG Wells' novel, first broadcast in America on Hallowe'en, 1938. It caused widespread panic across an America anxious about Hitler's movements in Europe and the possibility of life in outer space.
The War of the Worlds  | BBC One | 2019

The War of the Worlds (2019) | 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.