Channel 4 Unveils First Images of Harriet Walter as Margaret Thatcher in 'Brian and Margaret'
The two-part drama, featuring Steve Coogan as Brian Walden, will depict Thatcher's final TV interview and its political aftermath.
- Channel 4 has released first-look images of Harriet Walter as Margaret Thatcher and Steve Coogan as Brian Walden in the upcoming drama 'Brian and Margaret'.
- The series is based on Rob Burley's book 'Why is This Lying B*sta*d Lying to Me?' and is written by James Graham, known for 'Sherwood'.
- Directed by Stephen Frears, the drama will focus on Thatcher's last TV interview in 1989, a pivotal moment that contributed to her resignation.
- The show is produced by Baby Cow Productions and is set to air in 2025, following Coogan's recent roles in 'The Reckoning' and 'Joker: Folie à Deux'.
- Executive producers include Sarah Monteith, Delyth Scudamore, and Rupert Majendie, with BBC Studios handling international sales.