Occupation

1h

Drama

War & Politics

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.

Production Companies

BBC

BBC America

BBC Northern Ireland

Kudos

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

1h

16th Jun 2009

During the British invasion of Iraq in April 2003, three soldiers from the same unit come under cross-fire in a Basra flat. While there, an explosion has huge consequences for an Iraqi girl, and will radically shape the lives of Danny, Mike and Hibbs over the coming years.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

1h

17th Jun 2009

Back in Basra, business is booming for private military contractors, and Danny and Lester seize the chance to make money by winning a contract to rebuild a hospital. Meanwhile, Mike hears some surprising information when he tracks down Aliyah, and his marriage comes under strain. And Hibbs starts to unravel when he witnesses the murder of a friend.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

1h

18th Jun 2009

Danny tries to negotiate for Hibbs' release from his kidnappers. With their invisible companies working for untraceable cash, Danny and Lester are making a fortune in Basra. Mike's son Richard joins the army, and Mike promises to return to Iraq to keep an eye on him. And when Aliyah's husband is kidnapped, Mike, Danny and Hibbs' journeys all fuse in a tense and emotional finale.

First air date

16th Jun 2009

Last air date

18th Jun 2009

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks