4 June 2019
Posted by Alastair Campbell
John Sergeant spot on re TB. TB’s Olympics legacy. Liam Gallagher’s generosity
A couple of nice surprises on Question Time last night. First, I was fearing real car crash telly with former Home Secretary Jacqui Smith appearing for the first time since she got caught up in the ex... Continue30 October 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Breaking News – Cameron’s vacuousness an impersonator’s nightmare
Had a very nice time interviewing Alistair McGowan for Radio 4's Chain Reaction last night. Eddie Izzard's interview with me goes out on Wednesday, so I assume the Ali(a)stairs' chat goes out the wee... Continue19 September 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A day in the life of a (crap) City trader
Was it Atticus Finch who said don't judge a man until you have tried to walk in his shoes? Or was he just quoting someone from the Bible, or from Shakespeare, who said pretty much everything there was... Continue11 September 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Real respect for sport can be Olympic legacy
In Paris for a TV programme, I wake up, get ready to go for a run, then take a look at the pouring rain and decide the hotel gym treadmill might be a better idea. (Cue my favourite treadmill story, ab... Continue4 September 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Joy and beauty and a night of magic
Many thanks for all the tweets and Facebook messages during and after Burnley's fabulous win over Manchester United. I know the non sports fans among regulars here prefer me to go on about politics... Continue20 August 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
All hail Monty, Jimmy and Collie!
I thought I would get back from the triathlon (good fun but horrible wind), clamber onto the sofa and fall asleep in front of Australia's cruise towards victory in the first Test. Sleep? Not a chance.... Continue12 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
Of Burnley’s friendly and Obama’s wandering eye
I know some of you think I am overly obsessed with football, and Burnley in particular. But I normally draw the line at travelling north for pre-season friendlies. I am only going to our first of the ... Continue11 July 2009
Posted by Alastair Campbell
A day spent interviewing footballers, then being interviewed by a transvestite comedian
Just missed the train from Preston by a few minutes, so time to knock out a quick blog. Not seen a paper or the news for two or three days, and worried the internet connection won't last, so not riski... Continue1 July 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.