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The Project

1h

Drama

The Project is a BBC two-part 2002 television drama, directed by Peter Kosminsky from a script by Leigh Jackson. The series presented a fictionalised account, seen through the experiences of three young activists, of developments in the Labour Party and its progress into Blairism, from the party's failure to win the 1992 General Election through its election victory in 1997 to its re-election victory in 2001. The first part, "Opposition", was first shown on 10 November 2002, with the second part "Government" shown the next night. The cast included Matthew Macfadyen, Naomie Harris and Paloma Baeza. The series was shown by the Franco-German network ARTE in September 2003, under the title Les années Tony Blair / Projekt Machtwechsel.

Production Companies

BBC

ARTE

Episodes

Cast

Season 1

Opposition

1. Opposition

1h 43min

10th Nov 2002

1992: Housemates Paul Tibbenham and Maggie Dunn are dedicated to bringing Labour to power. But as the party restyles itself, the lovers' passion for politics and each other starts to tear them apart.

Government

2. Government

1h 50min

11th Nov 2002

As Labour begins its first term, Maggie joins the Commons, while Paul gets a job at Downing Street.

Government (part 2)

3. Government (part 2)

1h

11th Nov 2002

First air date

10th Nov 2002

Last air date

11th Nov 2002

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks