
House of Saddam(2008)
The intimate world of Saddam Hussein and his closest inner circle is in this gripping four-part drama that charts the rise and fall of one of the most significant political figures in recent history.


A powerful, affecting drama that spans the five years following the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Follow the lives of three soldiers and friends as they deal with the war in Iraq and life back home.

James Nesbitt
Mike Swift

Stephen Graham
Danny Ferguson

Warren Brown
Lee Hibbs

Lubna Azabal
Aliya Nabil

Nonso Anozie
Erik Lester

Monica Dolan
Nicky Swift

Emmanuel Ighodaro
Bruno
Occupation is a drama, war & politics series that first aired in 2009 exploring themes of war veteran, iraq war veteran, iraq war. Created by Peter Bowker, it stars James Nesbitt, Stephen Graham, Warren Brown. A powerful, affecting drama that spans the five years following the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Follow the lives of three soldiers and friends as they deal with the war in Iraq and life back home.
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