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Brian Walden and Margaret Thatcher sit for one of the most famous interviews of all time.
1989. Two old friends, politician-turned-journalist Brian Walden and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, sit for one of the most famous political exchanges of all time, one that would end a political era and a long-term friendship as it reshaped national opinion and triggered the downfall of the Iron Lady.
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1989. Two old friends, politician-turned-journalist Brian Walden and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, sit for one of the most famous political exchanges of all time, one that would end a political era and a long-term friendship as it reshaped national opinion and triggered the downfall of the Iron Lady.
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(dramatic music) - Your first guest.
- Margaret Thatcher.
- [Reporter] There's never been a woman prime minister.
- Thank you for joining us, Mrs. Thatcher.
- Goodbye then.
- A quick intro and then... - Presumably a two shot.
- He's your favorite journalist.
- You ready?
- Yes.
One mistake and they will help me out.
- We have to be tougher.
- To a fourth term!
(audience cheering) - I know what I have to do.
- What on earth is going on?
- Betrayal.
(dramatic music)
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