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Occupation

2009-06-16 · 60 min / episode · Not rated

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.

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Production companies
BBC, BBC America, BBC Northern Ireland, Kudos
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Ended

Top Cast

James NesbittJames NesbittMike Swift
Stephen GrahamStephen GrahamDanny Ferguson
Warren BrownWarren BrownLee Hibbs
Lubna AzabalLubna AzabalAliya Nabil
Nonso AnozieNonso AnozieErik Lester
Monica DolanMonica DolanNicky Swift
Emmanuel IghodaroEmmanuel IghodaroBruno

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