# Controversial Presidential Dramas BBC: House of Saddam By Ayman | Published 2008-07-21 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbc-house-of-saddam References: [payvand](http://www.payvand.com/news/08/jul/1057.html) & [bbc](http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pressreleases/stories/2008/07_july/04/saddam.shtml) The BBC is set to air **House Of Saddam**, a compelling drama for BBC Two, which follows the rise and fall of a dictator and a dynasty. The four part miniseries dives into the intimate world of Saddam Hussein and his closest inner circle. It retells events from the inside of the regime, offering a fresh perspective on the dictator, *his relationships and his actions behind closed doors*. House Of Saddam, which was filmed on location in Tunisia in 2007, follows the events from 1979 when Hussein became president until his downfall and 2006 execution. Good or bad, there is no denying that Hussein was one of the most significant political figures in our recent history. And this drama promises to, "offer audiences an engaging insight into what happened behind closed doors in this world-renowned regime." Saddam Hussein is played by Igal Naor (Rendition, Munich), his wife Sajida is played by Shohreh Aghdashloo (House Of Sand And Fog), while Philip Arditi (10 Days To War) play Uday, Saddam's oldest son. See the brilliant video promo that artistically shows the melting down of the dynasty. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Intimate Political Dramas:** Opportunity for creating compelling and insightful dramas that explore the personal lives of political figures. - **Fresh Perspective Narratives:** Demand for storytelling that offers a unique and alternative view of well-known historical events. - **Artistic Storytelling:** Opportunity for visually captivating and thought-provoking promotional content for TV series and movies. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Film and Television Production:** Opportunity to produce gripping and thought-provoking dramas based on political figures and events. - **Content Streaming Platforms:** Demand for engaging and alternative narratives to attract and retain subscribers. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Opportunity to create visually stunning promotional campaigns for TV series and movies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [TV Series Hot Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-and-black-hot-sauces.md) - [Action Anime Prequel Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-war-of-the-rohirrim.md) - [Drama-Series-Inspired SPF Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaseline-x-the-white-lotus.md) - [Informative Election Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roblox-3.md) - [TV Show Replica Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bushmills-prohibition-recipe.md) - [Film Chronicle Documentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moviepass-moviecrash.md) - [Fantasy Prequel Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-the-dragon-fire-blood-cabernet-shiraz.md) - [Reality TV-Themed Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-slc-scoop.md) - [Royal Streaming Service Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kings-music-room.md)