Cancelled second series Although highly successful during its initial transmission the series ended, rather abruptly. The writer Stephen Mallatratt died from cancer shortly after the series broadcast. This, coupled with the high production cost and controversy over historical accuracy, meant the series came to an end. Each episode cost around £1 million to produce. References External links Island at War at PBS 2000s British drama television series 2004 British television series debuts 2004 British television series endings Channel Islands Films shot in the Isle of Man Films set in the Channel Islands 2000s British television miniseries ITV television dramas Television series by ITV Studios Television shows produced by Granada Television Military history of the Channel Islands during World War II Works about the Channel Islands World War II television drama series English-language television shows