The World at War The World at War The World at War (1973–74) is a 26-episode British television documentary series chronicling the events of the Second World War. It was at the time of its completion in 1973, at a cost of £900,000 (), the most expensive factual series ever made. It was produced by Jeremy Isaacs, narrated by Laurence Olivier and included music composed by Carl Davis. The book, "The World at War", published the same year, was written by Mark Arnold-Forster to accompany the TV series. "The World at War" attracted widespread acclaim and is now regarded as a landmark in British
The Lock Up (TV series) series made its debut on BBC One on 28 August 2012. The series is narrated by Dutch-born British actress Chasity Van Velzen. Lucy Mangan, writing for "The Guardian", described the show as a "lesser version" of Channel 4's "Coppers". Also writing for "The Guardian", Phelim O'Neill said that "plain-speaking Humberside custody officers provide the commentary on the never-ending tide of all human life that passes through their care". The Lock Up (TV series) The Lock Up is an observational documentary series following the staff of the custody suite at Priory Road Police Station in Hull. It was first broadcast on