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Brian and Maggie

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Episode 2 - All-powerful after multiple wins, Margaret seems unstoppable. But her increasing unwillingness to listen to her cabinet leads to trouble in the ranks. When respected Chancellor Nigel Lawson resigns, Thatcher’s leadership plunges into a crisis. But with an interview with Brian Walden in a couple of days, Brian can help Maggie regain control of the narrative. After all, he’s a friend – isn’t he?

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About Brian and Maggie

1989. Two old friends, politician-turned-journalist Brian Walden and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, sit for one of the most famous political exchanges of all time, one that would end a political era and a long-term friendship as it reshaped national opinion and triggered the downfall of the Iron Lady.