Once Upon a Time in Iraq(2020)

8.2

1 Seasons

Documentary

Overview

With unique personal archive from civilians and soldiers from both sides of the conflict, this series takes viewers closer to the realities of war and life under Isis than they have ever been before.

Created By: James Bluemel

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Episodes

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War

Ep 1

War

As war began, many Iraqis were hopeful. Ahmed Al Bashir, now a famous comedian, remembers practising his English with US troops before the realities of occupation became clear.

13/07/202060 min

Insurgency

Ep 2

Insurgency

The Iraqi insurgency is examined through Lt Colonel Sassaman’s descent into the darkest regions of his psyche.

20/07/202060 min

Fallujah

Ep 3

Fallujah

The infamous battle of Fallujah is told by eye-witness accounts from journalists, soldiers and civilians.

27/07/202060 min

Saddam

Ep 4

Saddam

CIA analyst John Nixon is the first person to interrogate Saddam.

03/08/202060 min

Legacy

Ep 5

Legacy

The emergence of ISIS concludes the brutal legacy of the Iraq War.

10/08/202060 min

Top Cast

Ashley Gilbertson

Self

Andy Serkis

Andy Serkis

Narrator

George W. Bush

George W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

Tony Blair

Tony Blair

Self (archive footage)

Saddam Hussein

Saddam Hussein

Self (archive footage)

Dexter Filkins

Self

John Nixon

Self

Show Info

StatusEnded

NetworkBBC Two

TypeDocumentary