I came across this introduction of a new TV series on the BBC. It’s about the life of Saddam Hussein and called ‘House of Saddam’.

“Don’t tell me about the law. The law is anything I write on a scrap of paper.” Saddam Hussein.

The intimate world of Saddam Hussein and his closest inner circle is revealed in House Of Saddam – a gripping four-part drama for BBC Two that charts the rise and fall of one of the most significant political figures in recent history.

House Of Saddam offers a fresh perspective on the dictator, his relationships and his actions behind closed doors, by retelling events from inside the very heart of the regime.

Alex Holmes, co-writer of the four part show said the following:

“When I looked into Saddam’s story it had many of the qualities of a Shakespeare history play or a gangster movie. He and the people who lived within his orbit – including a rebellious son, a glamorous wife, a disloyal son-in-law, a devoted comrade – seemed to become increasingly disconnected with reality as the years went on, and their actions more incredible to the outside world.

Well, I think that sounds like an interesting concept. I hope I can get my hands on it some time soon.