Tonight | The Tony Blair Story on ABC: 9/11 forces a choice over Iraq – The Tony Blair Story airs on ABC on Tuesday 29 September 2026 at 8:30pm.
The second episode moves from electoral success to the decisions that defined Blair’s relationship with the United States. Afghanistan and Iraq become distinct tests of his belief that Britain had a duty to act beyond its borders.
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After a second massive election victory, Tony Blair builds a close relationship with the new American president, George Bush.
The attacks on the United States on 11 September 2001 change the political landscape. Blair takes a leading role in building support for the US-led war in Afghanistan.
His response is partly inspired by his belief in the duty to go out into the world and act. That outlook shapes his approach to international affairs and his relationship with Washington.
However, Bush’s desire to remove Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein presents Blair with another decision. He must choose whether to join America or take a different course.
Episode two of the three-part documentary examines the choices surrounding that moment, setting the close transatlantic relationship against the question of war in Iraq.
When to watch
Watch The Tony Blair Story on ABC on Tuesday 29 September 2026 at 8:30pm. The programme is also available through ABC iview.
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