Thatcher: A Very British Revolution
External Rating55%
201960 minEnded

Thatcher: A Very British Revolution

Network:BBC Two

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S01E05 - "Downfall"

Aired on Jun 17, 2019, 8:00 PM

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The irresistible rise and dramatic downfall of Margaret Thatcher. Her inner circle reveal how a political outsider won power and dominated British life through a turbulent decade.

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Status
Ended
Language
English
Runtime
60 min
Premiered
May 20, 2019
Ended
June 17, 2019
Schedule
Monday at 9:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 5 Episodes)

Making Margaret

In the first episode, her inner circle reveals how Margaret Thatcher manages to overcome her outsider status to become a prominent political figure in Britain. After a controversial policy has the press label her the 'Milk-snatcher' her political future is in jeopardy but she survives when prime minister Edward Heath decides not to sack her.

May 20, 2019

60 min

Power

A look at Margaret Thatcher's early period as prime minister, when she had to deal with divisions in the cabinet as well as an economy in deep trouble.

May 27, 2019

60 min

Enemies

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.

Jun 3, 2019

60 min

That Bloody Woman

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

Jun 10, 2019

60 min

Downfall

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.

Jun 17, 2019

60 min

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