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World War Two: Behind Closed Doors

Series Overview

Documentary series using dramatic reconstructions and testimony from witnesses to reveal the 'behind closed doors' politics of the Second World War.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
BBC Two
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 6 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2008 – 2008

Premiered: Mon, Nov 10, 2008

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Mon, Dec 15, 2008

Season 1, Episode 6: “Dividing the World, Part 2”

Focuses on the collapse of the Allies' marriage of convenience with Stalin in the wake of Hitler's defeat and how the Soviet dictator wanted to turn on his former comrades-in-arms.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Laurence Rees, Andrew Williams

Screenplay & Story

Anjelina Keating, Laurence Rees

Original Score & Music

Alasdair Reid

Director of Photography

Jacek Petrycki, Martin Patmore, Sergey Astakhov, Krzysztof Gołąbek

Film Editing

Alan Lygo

Producers

Laurence Rees, Megan Callaway

Department Leadership Roster

Laurence Rees

Director

Andrew Williams

Director

Laurence Rees

Producer

Megan Callaway

Producer

Anjelina Keating

Writer

Laurence Rees

Writer

Jacek Petrycki

Director of Photography

Martin Patmore

Director of Photography

Sergey Astakhov

Sergey Astakhov

Director of Photography

Krzysztof Gołąbek

Director of Photography

Ewa Skoczkowska

Production Design

Alan Lygo

Editor

Official cinematic photography and background stills for World War Two: Behind Closed Doors.

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Frequently Asked Questions About World War Two: Behind Closed Doors

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What is World War Two: Behind Closed Doors about?

Documentary series using dramatic reconstructions and testimony from witnesses to reveal the 'behind closed doors' politics of the Second World War.

How many seasons does World War Two: Behind Closed Doors have?

World War Two: Behind Closed Doors comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in World War Two: Behind Closed Doors?

Key cast members in World War Two: Behind Closed Doors include Aleksey Petrenko, Bob Gunton, Paul Humpoletz, Samuel West, Valeriy Zhakov.

Who created or directed World War Two: Behind Closed Doors?

World War Two: Behind Closed Doors was developed and directed by Laurence Rees, Andrew Williams.