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They're coming.
In Edwardian England, George and his partner Amy attempt to defy society and start a life together as they face the escalating terror of an alien invasion, fighting for their lives against an enemy beyond their comprehension.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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In Edwardian England, George and his partner Amy attempt to defy society and start a life together as they face the escalating terror of an alien invasion, fighting for their lives against an enemy beyond their comprehension.
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Episode 1
Woking, 1905. A Martian capsule lands on Earth. When George and Amy join the curious crowd to examine it, the unleashing terror turns their lives into a nightmare.
Directed by Craig ViveirosWritten by Peter HarnessGuest stars Aisling Jarrett-Gavin, Daniel Cerqueira, Charles De'Ath, Joey Batey, Sam Benjamin, Kieron Bimpson, Freya Allan, Bradley Cottrell
Episode 2
With the Martian invasion gathering pace, George and Amy each face their own terrifying ordeals. Desperate to be reunited, a lifeline comes to them at the beach.
Directed by Craig ViveirosWritten by Peter HarnessGuest stars Cokey Falkow, Reid Anderson, Milo Twomey, Christopher Hatherall, Taliyah Blair, Nicholas Le Prevost, Harry Melling, Susan Wooldridge
Episode 3
George and Mrs Elphinstone take refuge at an orphanage. Meanwhile, Amy is reunited with Ogilvy. Together they piece together the events of the invasion hoping to find the clue to the Martians' weakness.
Directed by Craig ViveirosWritten by Peter HarnessGuest stars Taliyah Blair, Susan Wooldridge, Jonathan Aris
Episode information updated Sep 15, 2026
Eleanor TomlinsonAmy
Rafe SpallGeorge
Robert CarlyleOgilvy
Rupert GravesFrederick
Aisling Jarrett-GavinLucy
Daniel CerqueiraStent
Charles De'AthGreaves
Joey BateyHenderson
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