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Following the Martian Invasion

Francis Spufford follows in the wake of HG Wells's all-conquering Martian tripods across the real UK locations to reveal the history and ideas that fuelled The War of the Worlds.

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Episodes

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'The Chances Against Anything Manlike on Mars Are a Million to One'
Francis Spufford follows the impact of HG Wells's all-conquering Martian war machines.
06 Mar 2017,15 mins
'A Remarkable Story from Woking'
Francis Spufford follows the impact of H.G. Wells' all conquering Martian war machines.
07 Mar 2017,15 mins
The Destruction of Shepperton and the Exodus from London
The inexorable progress of the tripods meets an organised military response at Shepperton.
08 Mar 2017,15 mins
'What We Saw from the Ruined House.'
Francis Spufford considers Martian evolution and appearance in an alarming close encounter
09 Mar 2017,15 mins
The Martian Overthrow
Francis Spufford and guests explore why Wells's tale still resonates.
10 Mar 2017,15 mins