In this episode of It's All Relative, host Eliza Filby interviews Alastair Campbell, former communications director for Tony Blair, and his daughter, comedian Grace Campbell. They explore their dynamic family relationship, differing political views, and personal struggles with mental health.
Together, they discuss growing up in the public eye, navigating fame, changing generational feminism, and social media, bridging the generational gap with humour and insight. This conversation offers a unique look into the lives of one of the UK's most well-known political families.
00:00 Introduction
05:10 Alastair on Grace's Comedy: Navigating Sex Jokes and Family
07:03 Grace's Take on Her Father's Social Media Mishaps
19:18 Politics and Twitter Persona: Alastair’s Views on the Tories
36:29 Quickfire Round: First Political Memories and Family Life
40:39 Identity Politics: Tony Blair’s Comments and Trans Issues
46:11 Grace and Alastair Discuss Division and Progress in Society
Topics
1. Alastair Campbell's Political Career
2. Grace Campbell's Comedy Journey
3. Family Dynamics in the Public Eye
4. Mental Health and Generational Shifts
5. Feminism and Identity Politics
6. Bridging Political Generations
7. Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
8. Navigating Fame as a Family
9. Challenges of the Modern Political Landscape
10. Humour and Politics in the UK
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