Shock and War: Iraq 20 Years On
"Essential listening..." Why the US and UK went to war in Iraq and its legacy. The BBC's Security correspondent Gordon Corera speaks to those at the heart of the decision-making.
Episodes (12 available)
Why did the US and UK really go to war in Iraq? And what is the legacy?
3 mins
Why did the US and UK really go to war in Iraq? And what is the legacy?
19 mins
The US was set on war with Iraq. But why did Tony Blair commit Britain to joining it?
21 mins
How spies sold the idea of threat from weapons of mass destruction.
19 mins
UN inspectors hunt for weapons of mass destruction and find… nothing.
19 mins
As the clock ticks down, Tony Blair’s options begin to run out.
20 mins
As Saddam’s regime is removed, Iraq plunges into chaos.
16 mins
Did the invasion turbo-charge extremism in Iraq and the UK?
20 mins
The failures in post-war Iraq have far reaching and unexpected consequences.
16 mins
As public trust disappears, deep scars begin to take their toll.
16 mins
