Series synopsis
Once Upon a Time in Iraq is a British documentary television series that premiered on BBC Two on July 13, 2020. It ended on August 10, 2020. It was created by James Bluemel. It stars Ashley Gilbertson, Andy Serkis, George W. Bush and Tony Blair.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ashley Gilbertson as Self
- Andy Serkis as Narrator
- George W. Bush as Self (archive footage)
- Tony Blair as Self (archive footage)
- Saddam Hussein as Self (archive footage)
- Dexter Filkins as Self
- John Nixon as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | July 13, 2020 | August 10, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
July 13, 2020 |
| 2 |
Insurgency The Iraqi insurgency is examined through Lt Colonel Sassaman’s descent into the darkest regions of his psyche. |
July 20, 2020 |
| 3 |
Fallujah The infamous battle of Fallujah is told by eye-witness accounts from journalists, soldiers and civilians. |
July 27, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 13, 2020 |
| Last aired | August 10, 2020 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |