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May 2022
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Tony! The Tony Blair Rock Opera

THE TIMES
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Matt Chorley speaks to Steve Brown who co-wrote 'Tony! The Tony Blair Rock Opera" with Comedian Harry Hill, as well as the actors playing Gordon Brown and Princess Diana.


PLUS: James Forsyth and Melanie Reid discuss Rishi Sunak's latest economic support package.



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