Lesley Manville

As the entertainment world struggles to figure out what the new normal is during the coronavirus pandemic, the BBC greenlights a remake of Alan Bennett’s famous series of Talking Heads monologues with an all-star cast that includes Jodie Comer, Imelda Staunton, Martin Freeman and more. 

As World on Fire continues, Harry defies his sergeant to rescue a group of damaged soldiers on the desperate road to Dunkirk, and new connections are formed between characters.

The talented British actress is currently winning raves for her turn in Masterpiece drama World on Fire, but Academy Award nominee Lesley Manville has been in everything from period dramas to contemporary sitcoms.

The BBC and PBS have released a first look at upcoming World War II drama World on Fire.

The seven-hour period drama spans the first year of the war and its story is split between multiple main characters in a variety of locations, including Manchester, Warsaw, Berlin and Paris. The idea is to show the impact of World War II through the eyes of different ordinary people around the world.