Tonight | The Tony Blair Story on ABC: rare access examines his rise, fall and contested legacy – The Tony Blair Story airs tonight on ABC. A three-part account begins with rare access to Tony Blair, Cherie Blair, key allies and political opponents.
The opening episode traces Blair’s rapid rise to become one of the world’s most influential political leaders. It also follows the fall from power that changed how his record was judged, placing personal testimony beside the views of people who supported him and those who challenged him.
For viewers following The Tony Blair Story, the episode has a clear point of pressure. The central tension is influence. Blair is still a divisive figure, yet he continues to play a role in public debate. By beginning with both access and opposition, the series can test his own account against the political consequences that made his leadership successful for some viewers and deeply controversial for others.
What happens in The Tony Blair Story?
Interviews with Tony and Cherie Blair give the series a direct personal perspective. The program also draws on allies and opponents to examine how Blair transformed Britain, reshaped global politics and built a legacy that remains fiercely contested long after he left office.
The first hour establishes the scale of the story before later episodes continue the argument over Blair’s record. Access to Blair and Cherie is balanced by testimony from people who saw the same political years very differently.
When is The Tony Blair Story on ABC?
Don’t miss The Tony Blair Story, Tuesday 22 September at 8.30pm on ABC and ABC iview.
For more free-to-air coverage, visit TV Central’s ABC news and highlights. Viewers can also watch and catch up through ABC iview.
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