Is Once Upon a Time in Iraq on BBC iPlayer UK?

Name: Once Upon a Time in Iraq
Director: James Bluemel
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 9
Cast: Andy Serkis, Ashley Gilbertson, Dexter Filkins

Yes, Once Upon a Time in Iraq is currently available to stream on BBC iPlayer UK.

Series — 1 seasonsComplete Series — 1 Seasons

Once Upon a Time in Iraq

Documentary

~60 min/ep

Last verified: 20/04/2026 — This information may be out of date

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1 seasons, 5 episodes

5 episodes — ~60 min each — Total: ~5 hours

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Synopsis

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.(English)