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

A 10-part series of brief extracts from diverse writings on Margaret Thatcher that follow the rise and fall of her career as a political leader. The extracts are read by actors

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Reflections on Thatcher: Baroness Castle of Blackburn

09/04/2013

Baroness Castle of Blackburn

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

In February 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.

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.

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