Series synopsis
The Tony Blair Story is a British documentary television series that premiered on Channel 4 on February 17, 2026. It stars Tony Blair, Michael Waldman, Cherie Blair and Peter Mandelson.
Tony Blair is one of Britain's most successful and controversial leaders. With unprecedented access, including Blair and family, this series charts his meteoric rise to power. And what happened next.
Featuring an in-depth interview with Tony Blair himself, his story is also told through those who knew him best – friends, allies, and opponents. Peeling back the layers of political spin and tabloid sensationalism, the programme offers a fresh perspective on the man who transformed the Labour Part ...
Premise
Tony Blair is one of Britain's most successful and controversial leaders. With unprecedented access, including Blair and family, this series charts his meteoric rise to power. And what happened next.
Featuring an in-depth interview with Tony Blair himself, his story is also told through those who knew him best – friends, allies, and opponents. Peeling back the layers of political spin and tabloid sensationalism, the programme offers a fresh perspective on the man who transformed the Labour Party and reshaped Britain.
The series goes beyond the headlines to explore the key moments that shaped Blair’s leadership, providing a gripping insight into one of the most influential Prime Ministers of the modern era.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tony Blair as Self
- Michael Waldman as Narrator (voice)
- Cherie Blair as Self
- Peter Mandelson as Self - Long-time Blair ally
- Bill Clinton as Self
- Alastair Campbell as Self - Blair’s communications director
- George Osborne as Self - Former UK Chancellor
- Andrew Neil as Self
Supporting cast
- Jeremy Corbyn as Self - Critic voice
- Kathryn Blair as Self
- Euan Blair as Self
- Leo Blair as Self
- Condoleezza Rice as Self
- Anji Hunter as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | February 17, 2026 | February 19, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Who Are You? A profile of the former prime minister, in which director Michael Waldman charts his meteoric rise to become one of the world's most powerful leaders, through interviews with Blair, his wife Cherie and their children, as well as former colleagues and opponents. Blair begins by revealing the early traumas that drove him into politics and how, after repeatedly failing to get selected as a candidate for Parliament, he won the very last seat left in the country. |
February 17, 2026 |
| 2 |
Iraq The former prime minister discusses his second election victory, after which he built a close relationship with President George Bush. When terrorists struck the US on 9/11, he took a leading role in building support for the US-led war in Afghanistan. But when President Bush decided he wanted to get rid of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, the PM had a decision to make. He talks to director Michael Waldman about the decision to go to war in Iraq, which many see as his greatest mistake. |
February 18, 2026 |
| 3 |
The Loss of Power Weakened by the Iraq War, Tony Blair battles to a third successive election victory. Fighting to make a difference in the time that he has left in office, he instigates global changes to world poverty and deals with a major domestic terror attack. In a high-stakes political drama, Blair is forced out by his own party and replaced by his oldest ally, Gordon Brown. Out of power, he seeks to build a new legacy while defending his time in No10. Criticised for making money from authoritarian regimes, while much of what he stood for is dismantled at home and abroad, still he pushes on, building a new organisation, and wielding some influence across the world in new ways. |
February 19, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 17, 2026 |
| Last aired | February 19, 2026 |
| Runtime | 61 minutes |
| Status | continue |