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Shock and War: Iraq 20 Years On - Episode 1

Why did the US and UK really go to war in Iraq? And what is the legacy? The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s security correspondent, Gordon Corera, speaks to those at the heart of the decision-making.

Why did the US want regime change in Iraq? Was it really about the threat of terrorists getting hold of weapons of mass destruction after the September 11th 2001 attacks, or was the desire much deeper? And what was the British government's reaction?

Presenter: Gordon Corera
Series Producer: John Murphy
Producers: Ellie House, Claire Bowes
Sound Designer: Eloise Whitmore, Naked Productions
Production coordinators: Janet Staples, Brenda Brown
Series Editor: Penny Murphy

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20 minutes

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