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Brian and Maggie

Steve Coogan and Harriet Walter in ‘Brian and Maggie’, a major new dramatisation of Margaret Thatcher and journalist Brian Walden’s final interview.

Season 1 Episode Guide

2 Episodes 2025

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

Sun, Oct 5, 2025 60 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

Episode #1.2

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?

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