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Margaret Thatcher: From MP to PM | Mrs Thatcher's journey from Finchley to Downing Street
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Margaret Thatcher is the longest-serving Prime Minister of the 20th Century and has left a lasting legacy. This collection tracks her rise from backbench MP in 1959 to Prime Minister in 1979.
The programmes, news items and documents illustrate her image transformation from suburban housewife to strong leader on the global stage. The collection focuses on the significance of Thatcher becoming one of the most powerful women in the world during the 1970s.
Features
- Memo from Joanne Symons on...
Memo from Joanne Symons on Mrs Thatcher
A memo on the suitability of Margaret Thatcher for television appearances.
- News: Thatcher Arrives at Downing Street
- Women in Politics
Women in Politics
An exploration of the experiences of women in politics in 1972.
- Panorama: Mrs Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher: From MP to PM Collection
- Programmes (17)
- Documents (7)
Any Questions?
An early and witty performance by Margaret Thatcher on this political panel show.
Panorama
Mrs Thatcher
The first profile of Margaret Thatcher as Minister for Education.
Panorama
Free School Milk
Why Margaret Thatcher was dubbed 'Thatcher, Thatcher Milk Snatcher'.
The World This Weekend
Women in the Conservative Party
Nice hats - the truth behind the 'Tory lady' stereotype.
Women in Politics
An exploration of the experiences of women in domestic politics.
Val Meets the VIPs
Rt Hon Mrs Margaret Thatcher
School children interrogate Margaret Thatcher.
Talking Politics
Anthony King talks politics, history and poetry with Margaret Thatcher.
News
Tory Leadership Vote
'Do you think the country is ready for a woman Prime Minister?'
Panorama
Tory Leadership Contest
The battle for leadership intensifies as the party prepares for a second ballot.
The Jimmy Young Show
Margaret Thatcher's first interview after becoming Conservative Party leader.
Panorama
The Alternative Prime Minister
Margaret Thatcher outlines her policies for running the country.
News
Thatcher Begins Conservative Party Campaign
The launch of the Conservative manifesto for the 1979 general election.
General Election '79
Results: Thatcher Wins Seat
The results come in from Margaret Thatcher's Finchley constituency.
General Election '79
Results: Official Announcement of Win
Margaret Thatcher has an overall majority in Parliament.
News
Thatcher Arrives at Downing Street
'Where there is discord, may we bring harmony': Margaret Thatcher becomes Prime Minister.
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