Alastair Campbell vs. the press: the spin doctor will see you now.
BBC Documentary 'News From Number 10' (2000) Presented by Michael Cockerell A look behind the scenes of Number 10 Downing Street, the official residence and office of British Prime Minister Tony Blair. In 2000 the BBC followed Prime Minister's Press Secretary Alastair Campbell during his daily routines and dealings with the British press.
Direction
Cockerell's access is almost suspiciously good. How'd he swing this?
Writing
Campbell's press briefings are Shakespearean in their venom.
Director
Michael Cockerell
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This aired during Blair's honeymoon period, before Iraq turned 'Cool Britannia' into a punchline. The confidence is almost unbearable in retrospect.
Campbell later admitted he performed for the cameras. The 'documentary' became propaganda about propaganda.
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