In 1992, Labour leader Tony Blair goes to America and is impressed by the policies of President Bill Clinton, which he uses to reshape his party. Two years later, he is invited back for an audience with Clinton, who, rightly, predicts that he will be Britain's next Prime Minister. Thus begins the 'special relationship' between the two, though Clinton is clearly the senior partner with Blair seeking his advice on Northern Ireland. The situation in Kosovo however reverses the roles as Blair forces American intervention by a reluctant president and is seen in the American media as the hero of the hour. As Clinton accuses his ally of stabbing him in the back the special relationship starts to sour and, with Clinton ultimately out of the White House, Blair takes his first photo call with the next incumbent, George W. Bush.
Play | Title | Artist |
---|---|---|
The Special Relationship
|
||
Friendship
|
Cole Porter:
Writer
|
|
Lonely Blue Boy
|
Conway Twitty:
Performer
|
|
Tony Meets Bill
|
Alexandre Desplat:
Performer
|
|
Tony Meets Jacques
|
Alexandre Desplat:
Performer
|
|
Election Victory
|
Alexandre Desplat:
Performer
|
|
Northern Ireland
|
Alexandre Desplat:
Performer
|
|
Hillary C
|
Alexandre Desplat:
Performer
|
|
Trouble for Bill
|
Alexandre Desplat:
Performer
|
|
Tony Saves Bill
|
Alexandre Desplat:
Performer
|
|
Kosovo
|
Alexandre Desplat:
Performer
|
|
Monica L
|
Alexandre Desplat:
Performer
|
|
The Chicago Speech
|
Alexandre Desplat:
Performer
|
|
Number One Leader
|
Alexandre Desplat:
Performer
|
|
Farewell
|
Alexandre Desplat:
Performer
|
|