5: Downfall | Thatcher: A Very British Revolution

Mrs Thatcher's leadership style and judgement on Europe and the poll tax create splits in her cabinet and public anger, leading to the challenge that ends in her dramatic downfall.

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1: Making Margaret | Thatcher: A Very British Revolution

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2: Power | Thatcher: A Very British Revolution

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5: Downfall | Thatcher: A Very British Revolution

5: Downfall | Thatcher: A Very British Revolution

BBC Two | 2019 | 59'39''

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