Thatcher: A Very British Revolution

Making Margaret

May 20, 201960 min

Margaret Thatcher's inner circle reveals how she managed to overcome her outsider status to become a prominent political figure in Britain.

Power

May 27, 201960 min

Mrs Thatcher struggles to cling to power as the economy collapses, riots break out and she is subverted by members of her own cabinet.

Enemies

Jun 3, 201960 min

Mrs Thatcher confronts her enemies, leading the country to war, taking the economic fight to her opponents in the trade union movement, and her life is threatened by the IRA.

That Bloody Woman

Jun 10, 201960 min

As Mrs Thatcher’s government transforms the British economy, tensions erupt within her inner circle and personal relationships in her own family are exposed.

Downfall

Jun 17, 201960 min

Mrs Thatcher’s leadership style and judgement on Europe and the poll tax create splits in her cabinet and public anger, leading to the challenge that ends in her dramatic downfall.