Fern Britton Meets Tony Blair

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00pclyz

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Former Prime Minister Tony Blair tells Fern why he thinks faith has an important part to play in the modern world. He talks about his own conversion to Catholicism, and why British people are so reserved about discussing their beliefs. He also reveals his hopes for the faith foundation he has set up to encourage people from different religions to work together.
Related Links

* BBC History: Tony Blair
* BBC News: The Blair years 1997-2007 (BBC News)
* BBC News: Tony Blair joins Catholic Church (BBC News)
* BBC News: Blair explains Catholicism move (BBC News)
* BBC News: Tony Blair's faith in new mission (BBC News)
* BBC Radio 4: Blair's Faith Foundation

Credits
Presenter
Fern Britton
Participant
Tony Blair
Director
Emily Davis
Producer
Anna Cox

Broadcast
1.
Sun 13 Dec 2009
10:00
BBC One

TAGGED: POLITICS, RELIGION


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