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A tribute to (and long interview with) the great Mo Farah

Sometimes, as I moan and groan about backache, Brexit, or Burnley selling Michael Keane, I perhaps overlook just how blessed I am. To quote the fantastic Hebridean band Skipinnish 'feel the wonder of ... Continue

On resignation, Greg Dyke, little black books, and why The Guardian needs an awayday on fame and how to describe people

I had really wanted to see the 'My Resignation' documentary on BBC4 last night. It is an interesting theme and the people making it seemed a cut above your average instant docmaker. Having intervie... Continue

4 August 2011

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Not sexist to say there are more exceptional men than women

Out last night for a speaking engagement at an event for 'exceptional people' organised by executive search company McSherry Brown. If I am being very frank with you, the speaking circuit can be a bi... Continue

23 September 2010

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Special relationship not very special film

'The Special Relationship' goes out tonight, and in the build-up publicity, the promoters, as with The Deal and The Queen, have been keen to talk up how much research they did, and therefore how histo... Continue

18 September 2010

Posted by Alastair Campbell

Well done Tricycle theatre, and watch out Nick Clegg

To the Tricycle theatre in Kilburn last night to see no fewer than nine plays under the banner 'Women, Power and Politics'. It was the final night, so unless someone decides to invest in taking them ... Continue

18 July 2010

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.