
Episode 2 Preview
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Nigel Lawson resigns, and a crisis-hit Maggie is interviewed by her old friend Brian.
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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Episode 2 Preview
Preview: 10/12/2025 | 30sVideo has Closed Captions
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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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship(upbeat music) - We are two days away from the biggest interview of her career.
- You've been so good at vanquishing your opponents.
- I know what's best for this country.
- Who do you see as your successor?
- Off the record, I don't.
I don't see one, do you?
- You ready?
- Yes ready.
- In private, you'll listen to other people's opinions, but you never come over in public like that ever.
- Will you excuse me.
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