Series synopsis
Thatcher: A Very British Revolution is a British documentary war & politics television series that premiered on BBC Two on May 20, 2019. It ended on June 17, 2019. It stars Bernard Ingham, Kenneth Baker, Norman Tebbit and Michael Heseltine.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bernard Ingham as Bernard Ingham
- Kenneth Baker as Kenneth Baker
- Norman Tebbit as Self
- Michael Heseltine as Michael Heseltine
- Margaret Thatcher as Self (archive footage)
Guest cast
- Arthur Scargill as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 5 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 5 | May 20, 2019 | June 17, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Making Margaret Margaret Thatcher's inner circle reveals how she managed to overcome her outsider status to become a prominent political figure in Britain. |
May 20, 2019 |
| 2 |
Power Mrs Thatcher struggles to cling to power as the economy collapses, riots break out and she is subverted by members of her own cabinet. |
May 27, 2019 |
| 3 |
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. |
June 3, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC Two |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 20, 2019 |
| Last aired | June 17, 2019 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |