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The Hunt for Tony Blair
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The Hunt for Tony Blair

2011-10-15 · 60 min · ★ 7.8

Comedy · Thriller

The Comic Strip team return for a special 50s-style 'fugitive' film noir spoof. The 60-minute film, penned by Peter Richardson and Pete Richens, follows Prime Minister Tony Blair (Stephen Mangan), wanted for murder and on the run. Escaping from Number 10 and leaving behind his adoring wife Cherie (Catherine Shepherd), Tony vows to clear his name no matter what the consequences.

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Directors
Peter Richardson
Production companies
Channel 4 Television
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Stephen ManganStephen ManganTony Blair
Catherine ShepherdCatherine ShepherdCherie Blair
Robbie ColtraneRobbie ColtraneInspector Hutton
James BuckleyJames BuckleySergeant
Rik MayallRik MayallProfessor Predictor
Nigel PlanerNigel PlanerPeter Mandelson
Ronni AnconaRonni AnconaBarbara Windsor
Ross NobleRoss NobleSocialist
Tony CurranTony CurranRobin Cook
Morgana RobinsonMorgana RobinsonCarole Caplin
Harry EnfieldHarry EnfieldAlistair Campbell
Jennifer SaundersJennifer SaundersLady Thatcher
John SessionsJohn SessionsTebbit
Peter RichardsonPeter RichardsonGeorge W Bush
John SessionsJohn SessionsNorman Tebbit
Ford KiernanFord KiernanGordon Brown
Tom DavisTom DavisMusic Hall MC
Steven O'DonnellSteven O'DonnellDonny Rumsfeld
Peter RichardsonPeter RichardsonGeorge Bush
Tom BennettTom BennettGordon's Driver

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