Amanpour and Company

December 19, 2019

Former Prime Minister Tony Blair joins Christiane Amanpour to examine the deeply partisan politics rocking the U.K., screenwriter and director Greta Gerwig tells Michel Martin about her adaptation of "Little Women" and Michael Crick and Anne Applebaum discuss tensions between the U.K.'s Conservative Party and the British media.

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair on Brexit: "It's Tragic"

2m 48s

Boris Johnson laid out his agenda with the traditional Queen's Speech in parliament today. Top of his wish list is finishing Brexit, trade deal and all, by this time next year. It's an incredibly ambitious deadline which sets up another year of roller coaster politics. Former Prime Minister Tony Blair joins the program to discuss this and the deeply partisan politics rocking the U.K.

Previews + Extras

  • Greta Gerwig Discusses Her Adaptation of "Little Women": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Greta Gerwig Discusses Her Adaptation of "Little Women"

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    In 2018, Greta Gerwig became the fifth woman ever to be shortlisted in the Best Director category at the Academy Awards for "Lady Bird," an ode to mother-daughter relationships. She continues her exploration of strong female characters with an adaptation of the Louisa May Alcott classic, "Little Women." She sits down with Michel Martin to discuss this new project.

  • Michael Crick & Anne Applebaum on Challenges Facing the BBC: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Michael Crick & Anne Applebaum on Challenges Facing the BBC

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    In the U.K., tensions between the ruling Conservative Party and the British media are rising. During the election campaign, Prime Minister Boris Johnson refused to sit down for the main BBC election interview. And since his win, he has threatened the BBC's primary source of funding: the license fee. Journalist Michael Crick and historian Anne Applebaum join the program to discuss the situation.

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