The Speaker, BBC2, tonight and tomorrow 8pm
I'm out at a birthday dinner tonight, so will be spared the difficult choice between Champions League football and BBC 2's new reality TV/elimination-contest programme, The Speaker. Reality TV and el... Continue7 April 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Obama, colds and being woken by Korean missiles
There are not that many circumstances in which I feel sympathy for that collection of individuals, mainly male, described as 'world leaders.' They have reached the top in their chosen path;Â they hav... Continue6 April 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
When a call matters more than protocol
More than once, IÂ had a mobile phone suddenly tossed my way as Tony Blair realised the car was about to arrive. Usually it was obvious when the journey was coming to an end and he could sign off inÂ... Continue5 April 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
4 April 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Could Cameron have delivered the G20 deal?
I promise that my tweet of last night - wondering whether David Cameron as Prime Minister could have delivered the G20 deal - was not merely rhetorical. If the polls are right, and don't change som... Continue3 April 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
2 April 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Memo to Sarko – allez vite a Londres
First the good news from London - it looks like All In The Mind might be made into a film. So if you didn't get the hardback, get out and buy the newly released paperback now to see why Hollywood (oh ... Continue1 April 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
1 April 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Alastair Campbell is a writer, communicator and strategist best known for his role as former British Prime Minister Tony Blair’s spokesman, press secretary and director of communications and strategy. Still active in politics and campaigns in Britain and overseas, he now splits his time between writing, speaking, broadcasting, charities and consultancy.