Series

The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century

“Documentary series telling the history of the Great War, in which nine million people perished.”

★ 8.4(5)19961 season

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Good to know

Creator: Jay Winter, Blaine Baggett
Release date: 1996-11-10
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 8
Network: PBS
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century

The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century is a 1996 web series in the Documentary genre, created by Jay Winter and Blaine Baggett, starring Salome Jens. It spans 1 season and 8 episodes, and originally aired on PBS. It holds an average rating of 8.4/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century in Israel — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century is a 1996 documentary series that aired on PBS. It chronicles World War I over eight episodes. It was narrated by Dame Judi Dench in the UK and Salome Jens in the United States. The series won two Primetime Emmy Awards: one for Jeremy Irons for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance, the other for Outstanding Informational Series. In 1997, it was given a Peabody Award.

Seasons (1)

Season 18 eps · 1996

Cast

Salome Jens

Narrator (voice)

Themes & keywords

world war ibiographyworld war

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century in Israel?+

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How many seasons of The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century are there?+

The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century has 1 season and 8 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century?+

The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century stars Salome Jens.

When did The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century come out?+

The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century is a 1996 web series created by Jay Winter and Blaine Baggett.

What genre is The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century?+

The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century is Documentary series.

Who created The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century?+

The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century was created by Jay Winter and Blaine Baggett.