5: The Elder Statesperson of the Western World
As the longest-serving Western leader, Mrs Thatcher has been transformed from a novice into an old hand on the international stage. Iron Lady, Falklands victor, de-coloniser of Zimbabwe, scourge of the EEC: her reputation is for firmness. but the record is more flexible than in domestic affairs.
With the help of Ronald Reagan , Helmut Schmidt and others who have observed her at close quarters, Hugo Young assesses Mrs Thatcher 's personal contribution to global politics. Producer ANNE SLOMAN