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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: Sir Ronald Millar

10/04/2013

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

Working on Lady Thatcher's election broadcasts could be a bruising experience, as her speechwriter Sir Ronald Millar later recalled in this extract from A View From the Wings.

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).

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