The War of the Worlds (1967)

Duration: 26'53''

Synopsis

Sci-fi novel by HG Wells first published in 1898, dramatised in six parts by Jon Manchip White and starring Paul Daneman and Martin Jarvis. Scientist John Nicholson recalls the horrifying events in the night sky signalling an invasion.

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The War of the Worlds (1967) | Episode 1

The War of the Worlds (1967) | Episode 1

1967 | 26'53''

Sci-fi novel by HG Wells first published in 1898, dramatised in six parts by Jon Manchip White and starring Paul Daneman and Martin ...

The War of the Worlds (1967) | Episode 2

The War of the Worlds (1967) | Episode 2

1967 | 26'15''

A crater created by the landing of the first ''falling star'' heralds the disasters ahead. Stars Paul Daneman.

The War of the Worlds (1967) | Episode 3

The War of the Worlds (1967) | Episode 3

1967 | 26'31''

As the aliens take hold, John Nicholson recalls the devastation they set about creating. Stars Paul Daneman.

The War of the Worlds (1967) | Episode 4

The War of the Worlds (1967) | Episode 4

1967 | 26'18''

John Nicholson witnesses the Martians invasion as they creep from their vast space cylinders. Stars Paul Daneman.

The War of the Worlds (1967) | Episode 5

The War of the Worlds (1967) | Episode 5

1967 | 26'43''

More Martian horror strikes as John Nicholson recalls the sound which sparked terror in him. Stars Paul Daneman.

The War of the Worlds (1967) | Episode 6

The War of the Worlds (1967) | Episode 6

1967 | 26'41''

All seems lost with the Martians victorious. Could the smallest of creatures come to humanity's aid? Stars Paul Daneman.
Other Archive resources
The War of the Worlds  | BBC Radio 5 | 1938

The War of the Worlds (1938)

Orson Welles' classic radio version (unexpurgated) of H.G. Wells' novel, first broadcast in America on Hallowe'en, 1938. It caused widespread panic across an America anxious about Hitler's movements in Europe and the possibility of life in outer space.
The War of the Worlds  | BBC Two | 2006

H.G. Wells: War with the World

Drama telling the story of the father of science fiction, H.G. Wells, and his messianic ambition to create a World State and avert mankind's headlong course towards self-destruction.