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The US was set on war with Iraq. But why did Tony Blair commit Britain to joining it?

The US was set on war with Iraq. But why did Tony Blair commit Britain to joining it? Twenty years on, how does the former Prime Minister reflect on his decision?

Presenter: Gordon Corera
Series Producer: John Murphy
Producers: Ellie House, Claire Bowes
Sound Designer: Eloise Whitmore, Naked Productions
Production coordinators: Janet Staples, Brenda Brown
Series Editor: Penny Murphy

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Wed 11 Mar 2026 00:30
BBC Radio 4

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10 new things we’ve learned about the Iraq war and its legacy

10 new things we’ve learned about the Iraq war and its legacy

Security correspondent Gordon Corera speaks to those at the heart of the decision-making.

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