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Never underestimate the politics of friendship
A dramatisation that follows Tony Blair's journey from political understudy waiting in the wings of the world arena to accomplished prime minister standing confidently in the spotlight of centre stage. It is a story about relationships, between two powerful men (Blair and Bill Clinton), two powerful couples, and husbands and wives.
Directed by Richard Loncraine
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Michael Sheen
Tony Blair

Demetri Goritsas
Strategist

Adam Godley
Jonathan Powell

Marc Rioufol
Jacques Chirac

Mark Bazeley
Alastair Campbell

Helen McCrory
Cherie Blair

Nancy Crane
Protocol Officer

Dennis Quaid
Bill Clinton

John Schwab
Reporter

Hope Davis
Hillary Clinton

Kerry Shale
Advisor to the Clintons

Lara Pulver
Intern
Lane 1974
2017