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Tony Blair documentary

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Tuliptree Wed 18-Feb-26 19:34:09

Anyone watched this yet? I watched the first episode last night and found it really interesting looking back nearly 30 years. Politics and politicians seemed very different

tanith Wed 18-Feb-26 19:45:02

I saw a glimpse and agree it did look interesting the whole thing is available on 4 so I'll be watching at some point.

Tuliptree Wed 18-Feb-26 19:48:16

It really felt like a different era - but I suppose it was

Devorgilla Wed 18-Feb-26 20:05:12

I caught the end of this and it looked interesting. I'll have to watch episode 1 in full.

MayBee70 Wed 18-Feb-26 20:16:21

I will be watching it but need to be in the right mood when I can concentrate. My partner said it was very good.

Tuliptree Wed 18-Feb-26 20:18:56

Yes each episode is 90 mins and quite dense so deffo need to be in right mood and wide awake.

merlotgran Wed 18-Feb-26 20:31:03

I’ve watched two episodes. It’s very interesting and revealing.

I hardly recognise some of the main players of the time, especially Alistair Campbell.

Tuliptree Wed 18-Feb-26 20:34:43

I found people spotting at John Smith’s funeral fascinating

62Granny Wed 18-Feb-26 21:25:24

Yes watched part of the first episode last night then the last bit this evening, I am enjoying so far. Nice to see his children now all grown up they were so young, it must have been such an incredible different childhood for them. Recording episode two to watch probably tomorrow. It's a pity he is only remembered for the Iraq war.

Calendargirl Wed 18-Feb-26 21:48:24

Just finished watching episode 2.

Thought it was really interesting.

I found listening to Cherie Blair fascinating, felt she was a major influence behind him. Her comments seemed wise and measured.

I thought she had aged well, looked much warmer and less ‘spiky’ than back in the 90’s.

MayBee70 Wed 18-Feb-26 23:57:39

I did watch most of it in the end. I didn’t realise it was Cherie Blair for ages. I’ll always remember Robin Cooks resignation speech ( was it featured?).

Lovetopaint037 Thu 19-Feb-26 04:44:01

I missed this so will look for it on 4. Sounds really interesting. Thank you.

Sparklefizz Thu 19-Feb-26 08:17:10

I'm watching it and enjoying it. Tony Blair was such a good speaker, unlike some I could mention today. As OP says, "politics and politicians so very different".

MT62 Thu 19-Feb-26 09:00:38

I watched it. Voted for new labour back in the day.
After to taking us into a war under false pretences, I can’t stand Blair, or Campbell.
I think he’s still running the show in the background today.
Would love to control us with these IDs.

Tuliptree Thu 19-Feb-26 09:32:59

MayBee70

I did watch most of it in the end. I didn’t realise it was Cherie Blair for ages. I’ll always remember Robin Cooks resignation speech ( was it featured?).

Have only watched ep 1 so far. It will be interesting to see how the Iraq situation is dealt with.

Galaxy Thu 19-Feb-26 09:39:24

I don't think he is controlling things in the background, the messaging of the labour party would be much more on point if he was grin

merlotgran Thu 19-Feb-26 09:42:00

It will be interesting to see how the Iraq situation is dealt with.

I think there are some obvious parallels with Trump’s current sabre rattling over Iran.

foxie48 Thu 19-Feb-26 09:44:39

Galaxy

I don't think he is controlling things in the background, the messaging of the labour party would be much more on point if he was grin

One thing we most definitely agree on, Galaxy

ferry23 Thu 19-Feb-26 09:48:19

It's fascinating to see the economic, social and political background that acted as catalysts to him becoming PM.

There was a general feeling that change was needed and he fitted the bill on so many levels.

I do think it hailed the beginning of mass "champagne socialism" as he and his colleagues moved the Labour party a lot nearer to centre.

Regardless of your personal politics, it's a well put together and intereresting programme.

MayBee70 Thu 19-Feb-26 11:59:32

If only we’d learned the lesson that we shouldn’t depend on our ‘special relationship’ with America.

Galaxy Thu 19-Feb-26 13:39:15

I was reading somewhere Foxie that Blair and Starmer no longer speak. I don't know whether Blairs approach would work now, it is a different time, but I would think some of his advice might be helpful.

Oreo Thu 19-Feb-26 13:42:12

ferry23

It's fascinating to see the economic, social and political background that acted as catalysts to him becoming PM.

There was a general feeling that change was needed and he fitted the bill on so many levels.

I do think it hailed the beginning of mass "champagne socialism" as he and his colleagues moved the Labour party a lot nearer to centre.

Regardless of your personal politics, it's a well put together and intereresting programme.

Yes it was indeed.
Moving Labour nearer the centre meant three terms in power.

Indiebee Thu 19-Feb-26 16:17:19

I remember crying with relief when Blair got in! I’m also a Starmer supporter. Thank heavens for a calm and steady person at the helm. I’m bemused at all the personal hate speech towards KS from some posters and the accusations of flip-flopping. I see the latter as the government listening and not afraid to correct themselves. Fascinating Blair series reflecting the turbulent historic times of our younger years…

valdavi Thu 19-Feb-26 16:32:23

I remember the day Blair got in, were I was & what I was wearing. It seems like a couple of years back....

I'm a Starmer supporter too, the media give him such a hard ride. They seem keener to see the back of him than they were with Liz Truss - the PM from hell.

Calm, steady & pragmatic, & I think he has a real sense of direction - he can't always get there politically but he doesn't give the impression of flailing (Sunak) or abdicating responsibility (Boris).

Babamaman Thu 19-Feb-26 16:37:57

Really don’t fancy watching and giving him any more money! He disgusts me! The righteous champagne socialist! Just put to fill his bank account
No won’t be bothering