“Southern Iraq is a treasure trove of the country’s historic sites, and there is one place that stands out above all the others. A name that has resonated through the centuries. Babylon.”

Watch Michael Palin: Into Iraq Episode 1 (Available to stream on Channel 5, UK).

Watch Michael Palin: Into Iraq Episode 2 (Available to stream on Channel 5, UK).

Watch Michael Palin: Into Iraq Episode 3 (Available to stream on Channel 5, UK).