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2 Episodes 2025 - 2025
Episode 1
Sun, Oct 5, 202560 mins
After resigning as a Labour MP, Brian Walden is poached by LWT to front a heavyweight political programme dedicated to the long-form interview. His first guest: Leader of the Opposition Margaret Thatcher. An unlikely friendship develops. As Margaret becomes the first British female prime minister and her power increases, the traditional red lines of journalist and politician become blurred. Is Brian choosing friendship over integrity? Is Margaret sharing too much?
Episode 2
60 mins
All powerful after winning election after election, Margaret seems unstoppable. But her increasing unwillingness to listen or bend to her cabinet leads to trouble in the ranks. She turns to Brian to help promote her message. But Brian is also becoming less certain of her judgement. Further difficulty looms when respected Chancellor Nigel Lawson resigns, plunging Thatcher's leadership into a crisis. Bad timing - she has an interview with Brian Walden in a couple of days. Never mind, she expects Brian can help her regain control of the narrative. After all, he's a friend...isn't he?