Series synopsis
Brian and Maggie is a British drama war & politics television series that premiered on Channel 4 on January 29, 2025. It ended on January 30, 2025. It stars Harriet Walter, Steve Coogan, Paul Clayton and Tom Mothersdale.
A dramatization of the story behind and occasion of Thatcher’s last TV interview, the hugely damaging ITV grilling by her old friend Brian Walden, which some view as the final nail in her prime ministerial coffin.
Premise
A dramatization of the story behind and occasion of Thatcher’s last TV interview, the hugely damaging ITV grilling by her old friend Brian Walden, which some view as the final nail in her prime ministerial coffin.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Harriet Walter as Margaret Thatcher
- Steve Coogan as Brian Walden
- Paul Clayton as Bernard Ingham
- Tom Mothersdale as David Cox
- Emma Sidi as Sue Richardson
- Karan Gill as Vinay Ahmed
- James Fleet as Ronald Millar
- Ivan Kaye as Nigel Lawson
Supporting cast
- Ross Armstrong as John Wakefield
- Paul Higgins as Geoffrey Howe
- Simon Paisley Day as Ian Gow
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | January 29, 2025 | January 30, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 After resigning as a Labour MP, Brian Walden is poached by LWT to front a heavyweight political programme. His first guest: Margaret Thatcher. And so, an unlikely friendship begins... |
January 29, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Chancellor Nigel Lawson resigns, plunging Thatcher into crisis. Days later, Margaret’s seismic TV interview with Brian Walden sets in motion the end of her premiership - and their friendship. |
January 30, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 29, 2025 |
| Last aired | January 30, 2025 |
| Status | ended |