Thatcher: A Very British Revolution

Taal: nld
Categorie: Educatie Divers

In episode four of the series Mrs Thatcher and her government seek to transform the British economy with far reaching consequences. Tensions surface amongst her closest allies as she seeks to improve her public image and events reveal that the Iron Lady has emotional vulnerabilities in relation to her family.Mrs Thatcher's reputation amongst some sections of the public is poor. Her forthright style, such as telling the press not to be "moaning minnies" about unemployment when visiting north east England, has led to her being viewed as domineering and unsympathetic. In an embarrassing TV interview she is told that this issue is referred to within her own party as the TBW factor ("that bloody woman"). When colleagues attempt to discuss this problem she becomes angry at the Conservative central office team who bring her the news.In an attempt to present a softer image Mrs Thatcher opens the doors of Downing Street to cameras and interviewers.