The First World War(2003)
The First World War Synopsis
This ten-part docuseries tells the comprehensive story of the First World War, featuring excerpts written by Winston Churchill, Karen Blixen, Georges Clémenceau, David Lloyd George, Siegfried Sassoon and Rudolf Hess.
The First World War (2003) is a documentary and war & politics series that premiered on September 20, 2003, spanning 1 season and 10 episodes. It stars Ferdinand I of Bulgaria, Marie of Romania, Hermann Göring and Jonathan Lewis. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2003-09-20
- Last aired:
- 2003-11-22
The First World War (2003) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The First World War before you start streaming.
The First World War Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Ferdinand I of Bulgaria
Ferdinand I of Bulgaria
as Self
- Marie of Romania
Marie of Romania
as Self
Hermann Göring
as Self (archive footage)
- Jonathan Lewis
Jonathan Lewis
as Self - Narrator
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The First World War Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 21 ratings.
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The First World War – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The First World War?
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The First World War (2003) is available to stream on Xive TV Documentaries Amazon Channel, with episodes also available to buy from Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of The First World War are there?
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The First World War has 1 season and 10 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on September 20, 2003.
Is The First World War still running?
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No. The First World War is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on November 22, 2003.
Who is in the cast of The First World War?
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The First World War (2003) stars Ferdinand I of Bulgaria, Marie of Romania, Hermann Göring and Jonathan Lewis. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The First World War any good?
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The First World War (2003) is rated 7.3 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary and war & politics series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the The First World War trailer?
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The official The First World War trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.