Thatcher: A Very British Revolution

BBC Four HD

2:25 AM to 3:25 AM

Thursday 9 October

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Margaret Thatcher's victory in the 1979 general election propels her into power as Britain's first female prime minister, but her first two years are characterised by disruption and division. Her first cabinet is split between a small group aligned with her plans for radical change, but the majority are experienced ministers who prefer a more consensual style of politics. She also has to deal with an economy in deep trouble, with inflation rising, unemployment spiralling and public spending growing