Margaret Thatcher rarely flinched in the face of scrutiny. But one interview, aired on 29 October 1989, proved to be a turning point in her premiership. Conducted by Brian Walden, the former MP turned ...

In 1989, two old friends — highly-respected political journalist Brian Walden and long-standing British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher — sat down for a television interview. Unbeknownst to both of ...

Politician turned journalist Brian Walden and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher face off in one of the most iconic political exchanges ever.

Steve Coogan is the driving force behind a new two-part drama about Margaret Thatcher and an infamous interview with Brain Walden. Brian and Maggie comes to Channel 4 on Wednesday 29 January at 9pm, ...

Channel 4's latest drama takes inspiration from the infamous interview between Brian Walden and Margaret Thatcher. Brian and Maggie follows the story surrounding Thatcher's last-ever TV interview ...

Unsaid but understood is the notion that we’re all the poorer for this fact. “Now it’s all breakfast TV bollocks: cozy chit-chats on the sofa, five minutes long, questions unanswered, politicians ...

Premieres Sundays, Oct. 5 and 12, 2025 at 8 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream with KPBS+ 1989. When two old friends - the “much feared inquisitor” Brian Walden and “Iron Lady" Margaret Thatcher - come together ...

Politician-turned-journalist Brian Walden and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher—face off in one of the most iconic political exchanges ever. Two friends, one interview, and a scandalous showdown! What ...