A+E Networks UK Orders World War II Docuseries from CIC Media

A+E Networks UK has commissioned the U.K.-based production company CIC Media to produce the World War II factual series Race to Victory.

The docuseries, which features the former Head of the British Army, General Sir Michael Jackson, focuses on the critical moments and locations where World War II was won and lost. Commemorating the 75th anniversary of VE day in May 2020, the six-part series follows a chronological timeline of how and why the central alliance between Great Britain, the U.S. and the Soviet Union was formed in the years leading into war. It also dives into the race to victory and post-war supremacy, and the complex relationship between Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin.

Race to Victory is currently in production and will premiere on HISTORY on Friday, May 8, at 9 p.m., with distribution being finalized.

Dan Korn, VP of Programming at A+E Networks UK, said: “On the 75th anniversary of one of the greatest days in British history, Race to Victory, is an opportunity to reflect not only on the enormous sacrifices made by men and women around the world to liberate us from the tyranny of Nazi Germany, but also to explore the secret maneuvering, deal-making and compromise which went on at the highest level to secure victory—but which then precipitated the onset of the Cold War.”

Marlon Quintero, managing director at CIC Media, said: “This project has been a great collaborative effort with A+E Networks UK and represents an important milestone in the company’s trajectory producing content with both local and global relevance.”

Owen Morgan, CIC Media’s UK Director, added: “As Churchill once stated, ‘we do owe so much…’ and hopefully Race to Victory’s novel angle on the relationships of the leaders during WWII inspires others to remember the sacrifices made. Working from start to finish with the team at HISTORY was an incredibly motivating experience and we are honored to headline the 75th anniversary of VE Day.”