Series
Once Upon a Time in Iraq
Documentary
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.
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Seasons & episodes
1War13 Jul 2020 · 60mAs 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.
2Insurgency20 Jul 2020 · 60mThe Iraqi insurgency is examined through Lt Colonel Sassaman’s descent into the darkest regions of his psyche.
3Fallujah27 Jul 2020 · 60mThe infamous battle of Fallujah is told by eye-witness accounts from journalists, soldiers and civilians.
4Saddam3 Aug 2020 · 60mCIA analyst John Nixon is the first person to interrogate Saddam.
5Legacy10 Aug 2020 · 60mThe emergence of ISIS concludes the brutal legacy of the Iraq War.
Details
- Created by
- James Bluemel
- First aired
- 13 Jul 2020
- Last aired
- 10 Aug 2020
- Status
- Ended
- Language
- English
- Network
- BBC Two, ARTE
- Episodes
- 5
- Votes
- 15 on TMDB
Cast
- AAshley GilbertsonSelf
Andy SerkisNarrator
George W. BushSelf (archive footage)
Tony BlairSelf (archive footage)
Saddam HusseinSelf (archive footage)
Dexter FilkinsSelf- JJohn NixonSelf
