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.

Brian and Maggie

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Episode 2

S2025E2

Nigel Lawson resigns, and a crisis-hit Maggie is interviewed by her old friend Brian.

Episode 1

S2025E1

Thatcher strikes up an unlikely friendship with Labor MP-turned-journalist Brian Walden.

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October 5, 2025

Brian Walden and Margaret Thatcher sit for one of the most famous interviews of all time.