World on Fire
Production: Mammoth Screen, BBC, ITV Studios
Directed by Adam Smith, Chanya Button, Thomas Napper, Andy Wilson
Written by Peter Bowker
World On Fire' is a seven-part World War II drama for BBC One staring Oscar winning actress Helen Hunt with Sean Bean and Lesley Manville. Telling the story of the first year of the Second World War, World on Fire explores the impact of the conflict on ordinary people from Britain, Poland, France, Germany and the United States.
The series features multiple performances of 1920's / 1930's Jazz standards which Mark sourced, licensed, arranged and recorded as well as working closely with the cast members to enhance their performances inc vocal coaching, instrument tuition and advising on band formations. Additionally, a number of period appropriate and historical 'needle drop' recordings were sourced and licensed.