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
Life (UK TV series) and it was narrated by Orna Banay. In Turkey, the series aired on May 2010 on NTV (Turkey). It was narrated by famous Turkish actor Tuncel Kurtiz. In Australia, an edited version (without Life On Location) with Attenborough's narration aired on ABC1 each Sunday at 7:30 pm from 25 July 2010. In Croatia the series aired each Saturday from 2 October 2010 on HRT1. A complementary children's TV series, "Inside Life", aired on the CBBC Channel and followed young volunteers as they go behind the scenes with the "Life" production team and accompany the film-makers on expeditions in the field.