BBC's Andrew Marr to interview Tony Blair

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*BBC's Andrew Marr to interview Tony Blair By Andrew Laughlin, Tony Blair outside the Ed Sullivan Theater for the 'Late Show With David Letterman' New York City The BBC has secured its first major political interview with Tony Blair since he stood down as prime minister in 2007. Andrew Marr will conduct the exclusive hour-long interview with the former Labour leader, which will be aired on BBC Two on September 1 at 7pm. It will represent the BBC's first retrospective interview about Blair's time at Number 10 since he left office three years ago. The interview also coincides with the release of Blair's memoir A Journey, for which he recently pledged all of the proceeds, including the £4.6m advance, to the Royal British Legion. Marr said: "Having the chance to speak to the former PM for an hour is a remarkable opportunity to learn more about what he was trying to achieve in office and how with hindsight he now regards his record."*