Thatcher: A Very British Revolution

Season 1

An in-depth examination of Margaret Thatcher, her rise to power, and the changes brought forth by her years in leadership. Told without narration, the story uses archive film and the testimonies of those who knew her personally, and most of all, politically.

Where to Watch Season 1

5 Episodes

Making Margaret
E1
Making MargaretMargaret Thatcher's inner circle reveals how she managed to overcome her outsider status to become a prominent political figure in Britain.
Power
E2
PowerMrs Thatcher struggles to cling to power as the economy collapses, riots break out and she is subverted by members of her own cabinet.
Enemies
E3
EnemiesMrs 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
E4
That Bloody WomanAs Mrs Thatcher’s government transforms the British economy, tensions erupt within her inner circle and personal relationships in her own family are exposed.
Downfall
E5
DownfallMrs 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.