---
title: "The Great War"
year: 1964
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-great-war-1964"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 16082
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 26
runtime_minutes: 40
community_rating: 8.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Great War (1964) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-great-war-1964

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Great War is a television series first released in 1964. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by BBC Two. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 26 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Explore a milestone 26-part history of the First World War."

### Why Watch
- features twenty-six episodes exploring the history of the First World War
- narrated by Michael Redgrave

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited detailed episode descriptions available in the provided text
- Tone & Suitability: This is a historical documentary series about the First World War.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, documentary, informative, serious

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-great-war-1964#watch.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michael Redgrave** as *Narrator*
- **Ralph Richardson** as *Douglas Haig (voice)*
- **Emlyn Williams** as *Lloyd George (voice)*
- **Marius Goring** as *Various (voice)*
- **Cyril Luckham**
- **Sebastian Shaw**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Great War released?
The series was released in 1964.

### Q: How many episodes does The Great War have?
The series consists of 26 episodes.

### Q: What is the genre of The Great War?
It is a documentary series.

### Q: Who is the narrator of The Great War?
Michael Redgrave is the narrator.

### Q: What occasion inspired The Great War?
It was conceived to mark the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Great War — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/16082)
- [The Great War (1964) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/113724-the-great-war/prehled/)
- [The Great War (2012)](https://www.sms.cz/film/the-great-war-2012)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*