2: Power | Thatcher: A Very British Revolution

Mrs Thatcher struggles to cling to power as the economy collapses, riots break out and she is subverted by members of her own cabinet.

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1: Making Margaret | Thatcher: A Very British Revolution

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2: Power | Thatcher: A Very British Revolution

2: Power | Thatcher: A Very British Revolution

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Mrs Thatcher struggles to cling to power as the economy collapses, riots break out and she is subverted by members of her own ...

3: Enemies | Thatcher: A Very British Revolution

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4: That Bloody Woman | Thatcher: A Very British Revolution

4: That Bloody Woman | Thatcher: A Very British Revolution

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5: Downfall | Thatcher: A Very British Revolution

5: Downfall | Thatcher: A Very British Revolution

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