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The Blair Years

The Blair Years

2007•1h 5m•War & Politics•Documentary
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A unique account of Tony Blair’s ten years as Prime Minister.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 5m
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 18, 2007

Episodes

E165m

Blair and Brown

A series in which Tony Blair speaks candidly about his 10 years in office, beginning with his tumultuous relationship with his successor, Gordon Brown. Blair acknowledges `real difficulties', particularly when he announced the government's biggest spending announcement during his time as Prime Minister without consulting his then-Chancellor. Also featuring interviews with former cabinet ministers and advisors.

Nov 18, 2007

E265m

Blair at War

Tony Blair and George W Bush speak candidly about their decision to go to war with Iraq. They reveal their motivations and the events that prompted them to overthrow Saddam Hussein's regime. Blair speaks of his diplomatic isolation from the international community and the backlash he suffered within his own country and from within his own government. Despite the opposition, he tells of his steadfast resolve in the belief that the war in Iraq is `a visceral, profound struggle between what is right and what is wrong'.

Nov 25, 2007

E365m

Blair in Power

Tony Blair speaks of his gradual transition in office from being a consensus politician who drew together many shades of public opinion to a leader who divided the country on several key issues. Also covered is the depression he suffered in 2004 and how his deep-rooted faith saw him through.

Dec 2, 2007

Actors

Tony Blair

Tony Blair

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Matthew Macfadyen

Matthew Macfadyen

Narrator

Alastair Campbell

Alastair Campbell

Self

William Hague

William Hague

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Robin Butler

Robin Butler

Self

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