Blair and Brown

Synopsis

A unique account of Tony Blair’s ten years as Prime Minister. Former Cabinet ministers and advisors speak frankly about the long-running tensions between Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. The programme tells the story of how the tensions surfaced again and again over Blair’s attempts to reform the public health and education services. Former colleagues confirm that at the heart of the difficulties between Blair and Brown were real ideological differences, and tell how every department of government received different instructions from No.10 and from the Treasury.

Broadcasts

1. Sun 18 Nov 2007
   22:15
   BBC One (except Northern Ireland)
2. Fri 4 Jan 2008
   00:40
   BBC One (London only)