Once Upon a Time in Iraq

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.

Series Cast

Ashley GilbertsonSelf

Andy SerkisNarrator

George W. BushSelf (archive footage)

Tony BlairSelf (archive footage)

Saddam HusseinSelf (archive footage)

Dexter FilkinsSelf

John NixonSelf