Once Upon a Time in Iraq

7.9
20201h

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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.

Trailers & Videos

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Once Upon a Time in Iraq: Trailer | BBC Trailers

Seasons

5 Episodes • Premiered 2020

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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.

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2. Insurgency

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

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3. Fallujah

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

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4. Saddam

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

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5. Legacy

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

Cast

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Andy Serkis

Narrator

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George W. Bush

Self (archive footage)

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Tony Blair

Self (archive footage)

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Saddam Hussein

Self (archive footage)

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