--- product_id: 48726259 title: "The World at War - The Ultimate Restored Edition [2010]" price: "€ 107.67" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/48726259-the-world-at-war-the-ultimate-restored-edition-2010 store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # The World at War - The Ultimate Restored Edition [2010] **Price:** € 107.67 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The World at War - The Ultimate Restored Edition [2010] - **How much does it cost?** € 107.67 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/48726259-the-world-at-war-the-ultimate-restored-edition-2010) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The World at War: The Ultimate Restored Edition is the definitive version of one of the greatest documentary series ever made. Each frame has been painstakingly restored and the audio enhanced and upgraded so that this is the best this award-winning series has ever looked and sounded. Narrated by Laurence Olivier and first broadcast in 1973 when memories of the Second World War were still clear in people's minds and the war's veterans numerous, over 26 episodes this unique series assembled these recollections, together with archive footage, to create one of the most powerful and successful historical documentaries ever seen. The voices of those that fought, worked or watched during the war gave each episode a vivid sense of what it was like to be there and was the hallmark of the series. Brand new to this DVD boxset for the first time ever: Hard of hearing subtitles, New widescreen presentation, 5.1 Dolby Digital surround sound audio. Over 10 hours of special features includes: Brand new - Restoring the World at War - narrated by Sir Jeremy Isaacs, this feature explores every element of the restoration process, 11 features including the making of the original series, Photo galleries, Biographies Speeches and songs, Newsreels and maps. Review: First - this is awesome TV. Second, I don't get the cropping issue - I have binge-watched 20 of the 26 episodes and whilst much TV from the 70s - even what you remember fondly - has dated quite badly, this documentary remains masterful. You just keep wanting to see the next episode. The simple bringing together of archive footage, the key people who were there just being allowed to talk, and Olivier's considered but compelling narration, does not look its 43 years. The range - truly global - reflects and emphasises the global nature of the war. Plus the focus on the military reminds you how extraordinarily difficult a lot of it was to pull off (on both sides). And how cruel and random war can be. Meanwhile for those of us watching in 2016 when this is now really really history it's amazing to see so many of the key players talk - Doenitz and Speer and Himmler's chief of staff and Hitler's secretary, Eden, Harris, Mountbatten, Rab Butler. Not to mention ordinary people and Auschwitz survivors. Of all the people interviewed I think only one is still alive, Vera Lynn and she's 99. There are also innovations that you still see today - an introduction before the opening titles, freeze framing the last frame for the run out, the use of music generally. Ironically it was all harder to watch originally as it was first shown through the difficult winter of 1973-74 with the 3 day week and regular power cuts. In terms of quality, I have the DVD, it's a bit grainy but as good as it could be, a great restoration. As for the much debated cropping issue, maybe it's worse on the Bluray but I don't get it. I suppose having read the reviews there is a minor cropping at top and bottom but I don't see sections of heads cut off. Watching it full screen on my 42" screen is an immersive experience that it just wouldn't be if in original format with sides in black (like Brideshead that I rewatched recently) and even though I'd read the reviews before I bought I just haven't noticed it as I've watched. Maybe it would be different if I could remember watching it originally when it came out (when I was 9) but I don't think I saw much of it then. One final note - for anyone who grew up with ITV in the 70s the start of each episode with the Thames TV logo and short jingle is a little kick of nostalgia every time. I keep expecting the Magpie theme tune to come next. Review: World at war - This is fantastic. Records what happened in the war in a detailed way. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Colour | Color / Black & White | | Contributor | Peter Tiffin | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,582 Reviews | | Format | Box set, Dolby, PAL, Surround Sound, Widescreen | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Fremantle Home Entertainment | | Number of discs | 11 | | Publication date | 20 Sept. 2010 | | Runtime | 32 hours and 29 minutes | ## Product Details - **Format:** Box set, Dolby, PAL, Surround Sound, Widescreen - **Contributor:** Peter Tiffin - **Language:** English - **Number of discs:** 11 - **Runtime:** 32 hours and 29 minutes ## Images ![The World at War - The Ultimate Restored Edition [2010] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81chKCQK03L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ First - this is awesome TV. Second, I don't get the cropping issue *by M***E on 20 July 2016* I have binge-watched 20 of the 26 episodes and whilst much TV from the 70s - even what you remember fondly - has dated quite badly, this documentary remains masterful. You just keep wanting to see the next episode. The simple bringing together of archive footage, the key people who were there just being allowed to talk, and Olivier's considered but compelling narration, does not look its 43 years. The range - truly global - reflects and emphasises the global nature of the war. Plus the focus on the military reminds you how extraordinarily difficult a lot of it was to pull off (on both sides). And how cruel and random war can be. Meanwhile for those of us watching in 2016 when this is now really really history it's amazing to see so many of the key players talk - Doenitz and Speer and Himmler's chief of staff and Hitler's secretary, Eden, Harris, Mountbatten, Rab Butler. Not to mention ordinary people and Auschwitz survivors. Of all the people interviewed I think only one is still alive, Vera Lynn and she's 99. There are also innovations that you still see today - an introduction before the opening titles, freeze framing the last frame for the run out, the use of music generally. Ironically it was all harder to watch originally as it was first shown through the difficult winter of 1973-74 with the 3 day week and regular power cuts. In terms of quality, I have the DVD, it's a bit grainy but as good as it could be, a great restoration. As for the much debated cropping issue, maybe it's worse on the Bluray but I don't get it. I suppose having read the reviews there is a minor cropping at top and bottom but I don't see sections of heads cut off. Watching it full screen on my 42" screen is an immersive experience that it just wouldn't be if in original format with sides in black (like Brideshead that I rewatched recently) and even though I'd read the reviews before I bought I just haven't noticed it as I've watched. Maybe it would be different if I could remember watching it originally when it came out (when I was 9) but I don't think I saw much of it then. One final note - for anyone who grew up with ITV in the 70s the start of each episode with the Thames TV logo and short jingle is a little kick of nostalgia every time. I keep expecting the Magpie theme tune to come next. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ World at war *by C***. on 21 March 2026* This is fantastic. Records what happened in the war in a detailed way. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent history of WWII *by A***O on 22 April 2026* Fabulous history of WWII. Great narration by Lawrence Olivier (for those of use old enough to remember him). 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