The Hunt for Tony Blair
The Comic Strip team return for a special 50s-style 'fugitive' film noir spoof. The 60-minute film, penned by Peter Richardson and Pete Richens, follows Prime Minister Tony Blair (Stephen Mangan), wanted for murder and on the run. Escaping from Number 10 and leaving behind his adoring wife Cherie (Catherine Shepherd), Tony vows to clear his name no matter what the consequences.
- Year: 2011
- Country: United Kingdom
- Genre: Comedy, Thriller
- Studio: Channel 4 Television
- Keyword: film noir, 1950s, tony blair
- Director: Peter Richardson
- Cast: Stephen Mangan, Catherine Shepherd, Robbie Coltrane, James Buckley, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer