Reflections On Thatcher

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Alan Clark20130416

A series of brief extracts from diverse writings that follow Margaret Thatcher's rise and fall. The authors include Barbara Castle, Alan Clark, John Major, Julian Barnes and others.

Alan Clark witnessed the dramatic scene after Margaret Thatcher narrowly failed to defeat Michael Heseltine's challenge for the Conservative leadership in 1990. Clark talked with the then Prime Minister as her support ebbed away. (Extract from The Diaries of Alan Clark).

Alan Clark's eye-witness account of Margaret Thatcher as she faced defeat in late 1990.

Series of brief extracts from diverse writings following Margaret Thatcher's rise and fall

Baroness Castle of Blackburn20130409

In 1975, Lady Thatcher became the first woman to lead a major British party. Her triumph greatly impressed Barbara Castle, a senior Labour Minister at the time. (Extract from Fighting All the Way).

This programme is the first in a series of brief extracts from diverse writings that follow Margaret Thatcher's rise and fall as a political leader. The authors include Barbara Castle, Alan Clark, John Major, Julian Barnes and others.

Barbara Castle's view as Margaret Thatcher becomes Britain's first female party leader.

Series of brief extracts from diverse writings following Margaret Thatcher's rise and fall

Ferdinand Mount20130410

A series of brief extracts from diverse writings that follow Margaret Thatcher's rise and fall. The authors include Barbara Castle, Alan Clark, John Major, Julian Barnes and others.

Prime Ministers find it difficult deciding when to call an election. Lady Thatcher was no exception, as Ferdinand Mount, one of her advisers, discovered in 1983. (Extract from Cold Cream).

Prime Ministers find it difficult deciding when to call an election.

Series of brief extracts from diverse writings following Margaret Thatcher's rise and fall

Hugo Young20130409

A series of brief extracts from diverse writings that follow Margaret Thatcher's rise and fall. The authors include Barbara Castle, Alan Clark, John Major, Julian Barnes and others.

Lady Thatcher's position as Britain's first female Prime Minister was an integral part of her image, as Hugo Young, the columnist, observed. (Extract from One of Us).

Lady Thatcher's position as Britain's first female PM was an integral part of her image.

Series of brief extracts from diverse writings following Margaret Thatcher's rise and fall

Julian Barnes20130415

A series of brief extracts from diverse writings that follow Margaret Thatcher's rise and fall. The authors include Barbara Castle, Alan Clark, John Major, Julian Barnes and others

As Prime Minister, Lady Thatcher appeared to have little time for the arts and literature, as the novelist, Julian Barnes, observed. (Extract from Letters from London).

As Prime Minister, Lady Thatcher appeared to have little time for the arts and literature.

Series of brief extracts from diverse writings following Margaret Thatcher's rise and fall

Lord Lawson of Blaby20130411

A series of brief extracts from diverse writings that follow Margaret Thatcher's rise and fall. The authors include Barbara Castle, Alan Clark, John Major, Julian Barnes and others.

After winning the 1983 election, Lady Thatcher appointed Nigel Lawson as Chancellor of the Exchequer and gave him some surprising advice, as he later revealed. (Extract from The View from No.11).

Lady Thatcher appointed Nigel Lawson as Chancellor and gave him some surprising advice.

Series of brief extracts from diverse writings following Margaret Thatcher's rise and fall

Matthew Parris20130416A series of brief extracts from diverse writings that follow Margaret Thatcher's rise and fall. The authors include Barbara Castle, Alan Clark, John Major, Julian Barnes and others.

In 2001, Lady Thatcher remained a formidable campaigner, as Matthew Parris witnessed. (Extract from Chance Witness', first published in The Times).

In 2001, Lady Thatcher remained a formidable campaigner.

Series of brief extracts from diverse writings following Margaret Thatcher's rise and fall

Peter Jenkins20130415

In October 1990, Margaret Thatcher made no attempt to conceal her deep hostility to further European integration. Her outspoken comments were witnessed by Peter Jenkins, the political columnist, who reported the scene in 'The Independent'.

This extract is included in a 10-part series of brief extracts from diverse writings that follow Margaret Thacher's rise and fall as a political leader.

Margaret Thatcher's deep hostility to European integration erupted in Parliament in 1990.

Series of brief extracts from diverse writings following Margaret Thatcher's rise and fall

Sir John Major20130411

A series of brief extracts from diverse writings that follow Margaret Thatcher's rise and fall. The authors include Barbara Castle, Alan Clark, John Major, Julian Barnes and others.

In 1985, Lady Thatcher clashed with a young government whip, John Major, as Sir John later revealed. (Extract from John Major: The Autobiography).

In 1985, Lady Thatcher clashed with a young government whip named John Major.

Series of brief extracts from diverse writings following Margaret Thatcher's rise and fall

Sir Ronald Millar20130410

A series of brief extracts from diverse writings that follow Margaret Thatcher's rise and fall. The authors include Barbara Castle, Alan Clark, John Major, Julian Barnes and others.

Lady Thatcher became adept at using television to convey her message, but working on her election broadcasts could be a bruising experience, as her speechwriter, Sir Ronald Millar, recalled. (Extract from A View from the Wings).

Working on Lady Thatcher's election broadcasts could be a bruising experience.

Series of brief extracts from diverse writings following Margaret Thatcher's rise and fall