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.
November 10, 1996
1 Season
8 Episodes
Ended
Documentary
8.2
User Score
4 votes
About
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.
Movie Info
Status: Ended
Created by:
Jay Winter, Blaine Baggett
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 8
Network:
PBS
Aired:
1996–1996
Top Cast
Salome Jens
Narrator (voice)
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