House of Saddam

1h

War & Politics

Drama

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.

Production Companies

HBO Films

BBC

Episodes

Cast

Part 1

1. Part 1

1h

30th Jul 2008

It is July 1979. Deputy President Saddam forces President Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr to resign.

Part 2

2. Part 2

1h

6th Aug 2008

It is 1988 and the Iran/Iraq war has ended, but Saddam has family concerns on his mind.

Part 3

3. Part 3

1h

13th Aug 2008

It is the mid 90s, and Saddam Hussein must deal with treachery from within Iraq.

Part 4

4. Part 4

1h

20th Aug 2008

As Western coalition forces invade Iraq in 2003, Hussein and his family are forced to flee

First air date

30th Jul 2008

Last air date

20th Aug 2008

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks