Thatcher: A Very British Revolution - Season 1
Season 1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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