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1989. Two old friends, politician-turned-journalist Brian Walden and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, sit for one of the most famous political exchanges of all time, one that would end a political era and a long-term friendship as it reshaped national opinion and triggered the downfall of the Iron Lady.

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Nigel Lawson resigns, and a crisis-hit Maggie is interviewed by her old friend Brian.
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Brian Walden and Margaret Thatcher sit for one of the most famous interviews of all time.
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Thatcher strikes up an unlikely friendship with Labor MP-turned-journalist Brian Walden.
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