Tonight | World War II With Tom Hanks on SBS: Tom Hanks revisits the defining conflict – World War II With Tom Hanks premieres on SBS with the first two episodes of the landmark documentary series.
The drawcard is the scale of the project. With Tom Hanks attached, SBS is positioning the series as a major documentary event rather than a routine history repeat.
The main draw is Tom Hanks revisits the defining conflict, giving World War II With Tom Hanks a specific reason to stand out in the SBS lineup.
World War II With Tom Hanks is built for factual viewers, with the episode using a specific place, figure or historical subject to give the hour a clear focus.
Series Premiere gives returning viewers the next step in the run, while the episode details keep the focus on the story being told in this broadcast.
After the broadcast, World War II With Tom Hanks will be available on SBS On Demand for viewers catching up later.
What To Expect
Episode one, The Beginning, opens in September 1939 as Germany invades Poland.
Episode two, Blitz, follows Nazi Germany's push west, Churchill's defence of Britain and Roosevelt's push to mobilise wartime production.
When To Watch
World War II With Tom Hanks airs Friday 31 July 2026 at 8.35pm on SBS and SBS On Demand.
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