WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for Episode 4 of World on Fire Season 2.  Actor Ahad Raza Mir joins Season 2 of World on Fire as the heroic leader of the British Indian Army’s Sapper unit, Rajib Pal. In this interview, he discusses the complexity of his character, and how Rajib can simultaneously follow the rules while throwing caution to the wind.  Stay tuned after the interview for real WWII historical commentary from World on Fire historical advisor Richard Overy.

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for episode 3 of World on Fire Season 2.  For director Meenu Gaur, it’s important to bring a new lens and perspective to the stories and genres that have been around for decades. And that’s precisely what drew her to World on Fire. In this interview, we discuss how she balanced the big, dramatic moments of battle with the small, tender moments of love, longing, and domesticity. Stay tuned after the interview for real war historical commentary from World on Fire historical advisor Richard Overy.

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for episode 1 of World on Fire Season 2.  Historical advisor Richard Overy joins us as we kick off Season 2 of World on Fire. A lot happened in that first year of WWII, and because this show closely follows the real life history of the war, we want to take a moment to get oriented. If you’re confused about the North African campaign, never ending bombings in Manchester, or the U.S’s non-involvement, don’t fret. We here at MASTERPIECE Studio have got you covered. Let us bring you up to speed about everything in Episode 1.

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers for World on Fire Season 1. It’s been more than three years since MASTERPIECE aired Season 1 of World on Fire in 2020 — so don’t worry if you don’t remember exactly what happened in the first season. But rest assured: we’ve got you covered. With Season 2 of World on Fire just around the corner, let’s go back to the beginning and make sure we’re all caught up on every stolen glance, every failed mission, and every one of Robina’s withering comments as we prepare to parachute back into World on Fire. Stream all episodes of World on Fire Season 1  beginning September 24, 2023 at 9pm through October 8, 2023 (ET). Or, enjoy the full season anytime when you watch with PBS Passport, an added member benefit.