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H. G. Wells: War with the World

H. G. Wells: War with the World

Description: H. G. Wells: War With The World is a 2006 BBC Television docudrama telling the life story of the British author H. G. Wells, who is played in the film by Michael Sheen. The title of the film echoes that of one of Wells' best-known novels, The War of the Worlds. Wikipedia
Genre: Drama
Year Released: 2006
First episode air date: September 30, 2006
Initial Release: 2006
Director: James Kent
Network: BBC Two
Composer: Nick Powell
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