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Blair: the Inside Story: A Man with a Mission

on BBC Two England

2/3. When he came to power, Blair proclaimed that he hoped he would not send a single British soldier to war. Yet he ordered troops into battle five times in his first six years.

Michael Cockerell reveals the reasons why. New footage and candid interviews with key insiders help tell how Blair was able to build a relationship with President Bush, and how Blair's burning sense of personal mission led him to wars that climaxed with Iraq.

Prime Minister's Questions are in The Daily Politics, Wed 11.30am

Contributors

Reporter:
Michael Cockerell
Producer:
Adam Grimley
Producer:
Diana Martin
Executive Producer:
Samantha Anstiss

BBC Two England

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