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The Rise and Fall of Tony Blair

The Rise and Fall of Tony Blair

In a landmark two-part series, the policies and personality of the man who ruled Britain for a decade are examined by Andrew Rawnsley, one of the most authoritative chroniclers of New Labour.

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StatusEnded
Original NameThe Rise and Fall of Tony Blair
First Air DateJune 23, 2007
Last Air DateJune 25, 2007
Seasons1
Episodes2
Episode Runtime1h 37min
LanguageEnglish
Original LanguageEnglish
Production CountriesUnited Kingdom
Production CompaniesBrook Lapping Productions
NetworksChannel 4
S01E02

Part 2

Andrew Rawnsley's second film examines Tony Blair's attempts to deliver on his public service pledges of improving schools and healthcare, and his deteriorating relationship with Gordon Brown. The programme charts Blair's final months in power, the growing clamour for his departure timetable and the semi-coup orchestrated by his own chancellor. It also looks at one of Blair's most notable achievements: the negotiation of a historic agreement between the rival factions in Northern Ireland.

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