Margaret Thatcher: Britain's Iron Lady

Jun 16, 2024 | In this intriguing documentary, we examine the life and career of Britain's first female Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher. After 1990, Lady Thatcher (as she became known) remained a potent political figure and went on to contribute in many other ways.

In this program we present a portrait of an intensely controversial figure. Critics claim that her economic policies were divisive socially, that she was harsh or 'uncaring' in her politics and hostile to the institutions of the British welfare state. Defenders point to a transformation in Britain's economic performance over the course of the Thatcher Governments and those of her successors as Prime Minister.

100 Years of Margaret Thatcher | UK Politics | The New Statesman

Oct 18, 2025

Here in Wales, when I was in school, we weren't given skimmed milk; each child was given a third of a pint of whole milk. Skimmed milk wasn't much of a thing when I was in school. Further, the milk wasn't usually warm, either. Unless, perhaps,, in summer, of course. I think Charles Moore must have ‘misremembered’ this!

I’m sure that for parents today who struggle to be able to afford to nourish their children, free milk in school would go a long way to help them. Milk for growing children helps develop strong bones and teeth. And please remind me: How much did ‘Thatcher the Milk Snatcher ‘ save for the Treasury with thus mean-minded decision? Governments waste so much money in other ways that it is hard to see how much she gained from this. She certainly lost popularity through this measure. — © Mark Alexander

Carol Thatcher: The Tories Stabbed My Mother in the Back, It Stayed with Her | The Daily T

Oct 17, 2025 | This week marks 100 years since the birth of former Conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher - one of the most influential figures in modern British politics.

In this exclusive interview for The Daily T podcast, Camilla and Tim sit down with her daughter, Carol Thatcher, to explore what it was like growing up with Britain’s first female Prime Minister.

Carol offers a rare, personal insight into life inside Number 10 Downing Street, sharing intimate stories of her mother’s work ethic, her approach to power, and the personal side of a political icon. She reflects on how Thatcher’s leadership continues to inspire female politicians, the political fallout after the Tories ousted her, and why her mother still holds a near-mythic status within the Conservative Party.

Margaret Thatcher: Ihre Politik spaltet Großbritannien bis heute

Sep 25, 2025 | Sie ist eine der umstrittensten Premiers Großbritanniens: Margaret Thatcher, die „Iron Lady“. Als Vorsitzende der konservativen Partei, den „Tories“, wird „Maggie“ 1979 zur ersten Regierungschefin einer westlichen Industrienation. Ihr Politikstil geht als “Thatcherismus” in die Geschichte ein. Thatcher verspricht, die strauchelnde Wirtschaft des Vereinigten Königreichs wieder anzukurbeln, die hohe Inflation zu bekämpfen und die landesweiten Streiks durch die mächtigen Gewerkschaften zu brechen. Vieles davon gelingt ihr, unter anderem durch starke wirtschaftliche Deregulierungen und einen Abbau des Sozialstaats. Maßnahmen, die viele Briten den Job kostet und in die Armut treibt. Auch außenpolitische Ereignisse prägen ihre Amtszeit: der Falklandkrieg mit Argentinien, der brodelnde Konflikt in Nordirland, der Zerfall des kommunistischen Ostblocks. Sie ist dafür bekannt, Kompromisse in innen- wie außenpolitischen Fragen nur äußerst zögerlich einzugehen – nicht zuletzt daher erhält sie ihren Spitznamen „Eiserne Lady“.

Was macht ihre Politik so umstritten? Kann sie die Krisen ihrer Zeit lösen? Und welche langfristigen Folgen hat der „Thatcherismus“, für Großbritannien, aber auch weltweit? Dieses Video gibt euch die Antworten.

In Zusammenarbeit mit Prof. Dominik Geppert von der Universität Potsdam.

The Truth about the Margaret Thatcher Rumours – Iain Dale

July 25, 2025

I lived through the Thatcher years from beginning to end. At the time, I was one of her greatest fans. Now, though, I can see the folly of my ways. So many of our problems today can be traced back to Thatcher. For example, the wealth inequality we are living through here and elsewhere in the West—don’t forget that Thatcherism was exported worldwide at that time—can be traced right back to Thatcher's policies and the policies of the Old Gipper, her partner in political crime from across the Pond. By the way, I majored in economics, so I do know a little about what I write.

This video is biassed BS! The best railway I know and have plenty of experience with is the Swiss railway, SBB. (Schweizerische Bundesbahn). That's the name of the Swiss Federal Railway network. It is NOT privatised. It is run by the Swiss government. It puts our crappy privatised railways to shame, I can assure you. Privatisation is NOT the way to go for public utilities and public services. Our utilities should never have been privatised in the first place. End of.

By the way, to see the flaws in Thatcherism doesn't make one a socialist. To think so is simplistic and binary. It is perfectly possible to be pro-capitalism without being pro-Thatcher(ism). It should be remembered that Thatcher didn't invent capitalism. Thatcherism is but one manifestation of the economic system.

When Thatcher came to power, nothing worked. So yes, she was the right person for the time. I have no problem with that at all. What I have a problem with is this: Her policies should have been abandoned years ago. What might have been right at that time doesn't mean that it is right for an eternity. For example, Tories today still harp on about this country needing another dose of Thatcherism. Poppycock! The last thing this country needs today is another dose of her medicine. The wealth gap is dangerously large already. We need no policies to make it even worse. If the wealth gap gets much worse, we shall be in danger of fuelling a revolution. Some of Thatcher's policies were good. Sure they were. But on balance, she destroyed much that was good about Britain and about being British. For example, she sold off the family silver. Were we to have another dose of Thatcherism, there'd be little left to sell off!

It is high time that the Tories come up with a new, more modern formula. Thatcher’s ideas are tired now. New economic problems call for new economic solutions. – © Mark Alexander

How One Speech Toppled Thatcher and Directly Led to Brexit 26 Years Later

Jan 3, 2025 | “It created a fault line in the Tory Party and British politics which led directly to Brexit.”

Ed Vaizey is joined by playwright Jonathan Maitland to dissect how Geoffrey Howe's resignation speech in 1990 changed the course of British politics.


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In Conversation with Margaret Thatcher | Former PM of the United Kingdom

Jan 2, 2025 | Prasar Bharati Archives presents a series 'In Conversation with Rajiv Mehrotra'. The guest of honor is British stateswoman and Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990 and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990. She was the longest-serving British prime minister of the 20th century and the first woman to hold the position.

Margaret Thatcher's words sound sweet. Unfortunately, she and her sidekick, the Old Gipper in the States, were the architects of many of our woes today, particularly the enormous wealth gap between the superrich and the very poor. I am old enough to have been taken in by her when she was in power. Now, I see the folly of her ways. She sold off the family silver leaving the UK impoverished. Most of the UK today is owned by foreigners, not Brits. Unfortunately, Thatcher destroyed much that was wonderful about Britain. She is even the woman who sowed discontent with our membership of the European Union, leading to that ridiculous and impoverishing Brexit. Long may Thatcher rest in peace. Unfortunately, her legacy doesn't allow us Brits to live in peace. – © Mark Alexander

Margaret Thatcher English Accent Interview Excerpts Career as Prime Minister

May 23, 2023 | Interview excerpts from 1993 featuring former United Kingdom Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, who talks about her book, "The Downing Street Years." The book centers on her time as prime minister and the various people she met with during her tenure.


Margaret Thatcher was a remarkable lady. A truly remarkable lady. She had a command of politics like few others, she spoke with such clarity and so eloquently, she always dressed appropriately, and she comported herself with such dignity. Furthermore, and very importantly, she never lost her femininity despite living in a man's world. Requiescat in pace! — © Mark Alexander

Margaret Thatcher: The Iron Lady | Documentary

Feb 10, 2024 | Margaret Thatcher: The Iron Lady - From her humble beginnings as a grocer's daughter, Margaret Thatcher fought her way through the sexist prejudices of the 1970s to become the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1979.

Margaret Thatcher: The Iron Lady (2012)
Director: Alan Byron
Stars: Tony Benn, Gyles Brandreth, Michael Brunson
Genre: Documentary, Biography, History
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Release Date: August 24, 2012 (United States)

Margaret, Death of a Revolutionary

Jun 24, 2021 | Martin Durkin's explosive film about Margaret Thatcher argues that she did more to liberate and enrich the working class than any socialist ever has or will. And that is why the Left (and the intelligentsia and the Tory old guard) hate her so much.

This star-studded feature-length film includes interviews with the Prime Minister, Norman Tebbit, Nigel Lawson, Cecil Parkinson, Neil Kinnock, Kenneth Baker, Norman Lamont, Geoffrey Howe, John Redwood, David Davis, Bernard Ingham, Charles Powell, Janet Daley, Polly Toynbee, Kelvin MacKenzie, and others close to Mrs Thatcher.

Martin Durkin's previous films include The Great Global Warming Swindle, Britain's Trillion Pound Horror Story and the series Against Nature.

Maggie Thatcher, Karriere einer Eisernen Lady [Doku]

Mar 12, 2017 | Margaret Thatcher war von 1979 bis 1990 die erste weibliche Premierministerin des Vereinigten Königreichs von Großbritannien und Nordirland. Sie gewann den Falkland-Krieg mit einer Entschlossenheit, die ihr den Beinamen "eiserne Lady" einbrachte, kürzte die Sozialausgaben, privatisierte die britischen Staatsbetriebe und zwang die in den Arbeitskampf getretenen Bergarbeiter und Docker in die Knie. Ihre altmodisch-konservative Aufmachung und ihre Vorliebe für die puritanische Sittenordnung ändern nichts an der Tatsache, dass "Maggie" eine Revolutionärin war. Die Passionaria im Gouvernantenkostüm brachte der Welt den "Thatcherismus".

Margaret Thatcher Interview | Conservative | British Politics | 1982

Apr 9, 2013 | Llew Gardner speaks to British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for TV Eye | First shown: 18/02/1982

A look back at a time when the Conservative Party could show the nation the way forward. Of course, not everyone agreed with Margaret Thatcher's economic solutions for the woes of the British economy. But love Maggie or hate her, she had oodles of class, polish, style, and intellect. Compare her with the contenders for Conservative Party leadership today! There is no comparison! The Conservative Party has truly lost its way. – © Mark Alexander

KERA, A Conversation with Margaret Thatcher | Reupload

Apr 17, 2013 | In 1991, KERA's Lee Cullum talked with Margaret Thatcher as part of the station's "Conversations" series. At the time of the interview, Thatcher had recently resigned as the 49th prime minister of Great Britain. The former leader recounts her years at the pinnacle of her career and reveals unexpected facets of her personality, her love of poetry and her devotion to her father.

George Negus' Iconic Interview with British PM Margaret Thatcher | 60 Minutes Australia

Oct 17, 2024 | George Negus’ iconic interview with then-British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher is still one of the most talked-about political interviews of all time.

The Thatcher Legacy & the Future of British Politics with Charles Moore | In Conversation

Oct 14, 2024 | In this new episode in the 'In Conversation' series, Charles Moore, Baron Moore of Etchingham and Member of the House of Lords, sits down with Tom Clougherty, Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), to discuss the current state of British politics and the legacy of Margaret Thatcher. Moore, the acclaimed biographer of Thatcher and former editor of The Spectator and The Telegraph, offers unique insights into the challenges facing modern conservatism and draws intriguing parallels between today's political landscape and the era of Thatcher's rise to power.

Throughout the discussion, Moore delves into a range of pressing issues, including the impact of globalisation, the changing nature of political institutions, and the cultural shifts affecting contemporary society. He reflects on the lessons that can be learned from Thatcher's leadership style and governance approach, while also addressing the new challenges that have emerged in the decades since her tenure. Moore's nuanced perspective on topics such as immigration, the role of international institutions, and the evolving dynamics within the Conservative Party provides a thought-provoking analysis of the current political climate.

This conversation offers viewers a rare opportunity to hear from one of Britain's most respected political commentators as he shares his insights on the past, present, and future of conservative thought. Whether you're a student of politics, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the forces shaping modern Britain, this discussion between Charles Moore and Tom Clougherty promises to be both enlightening and timely.

Margaret Thatcher on Illegal MIgration

Maggie’s thoughts on the matter.

Margaret Thatcher on Enoch Powell

Maggie explains her viewpoint.

The Overrated Legacy of Margaret Thatcher | Peter Hitchens

Jul 22, 2024 | In this clip Peter Hitchens' proposes that the principal achievement of Margaret Thatcher was the industrialisation of the country, which led to the closure of numerous factories and a shift away from the UK being a major manufacturing nation. Hitchens continues to argue that Margaret Thatcher is overrated by conservatives and was not truly a conservative herself, but rather an economic liberal.

Did Thatcher Ruin or Save the UK Economy?

Jan 29, 2024 | The economic impact of Margaret Thatcher's economic policies was immense. This is a look at the impact on inflation, unemployment, growth, inequality and the long-term structure of the economy.

Margaret Thatcher on Desert Island Discs

Oct 23, 2022 | An interview with the famed British Prime Minister on the popular radio programme, Desert Island Discs.