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Brian and Maggie

Episode #1.1 (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | 60 min | Drama

A former Labour MP becomes a TV host for a major political show, leading to an unexpected bond with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher following their first interview.
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Director
Writers
Rob Burley (based on the book 'Why is this Lying Bastard lying to me?') | James Graham (written by)
Producer
Dan Winch (produced by)
Cinematographer
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Jan 23, 2025

Release date
Jan 29, 2025 (United Kingdom)

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16 cast members
Name Known for
Steve Coogan
Brian Walden Brian Walden   See fewer
Victoria Evaristo
Pam - Make Up Artist Pam - Make Up Artist   See fewer
Harriet Walter
Margaret Thatcher Margaret Thatcher   See fewer
Paul Clayton
Bernard Ingham Bernard Ingham   See fewer
Ross Armstrong
John Wakefield John Wakefield   See fewer
Oliver Devoti
Floor Manager Floor Manager   See fewer
Tom Mothersdale
David Cox David Cox   See fewer
Chris May
MP for Dover MP for Dover   See fewer
Emma Sidi
Sue Richardson Sue Richardson   See fewer
Karan Gill
Vinay Ahmed Vinay Ahmed   See fewer
Harry Creffield
Children's TV Clown Children's TV Clown   See fewer
Paul Higgins
Geoffrey Howe Geoffrey Howe   See fewer
Nick Sampson
Alan Walters Alan Walters   See fewer
Ivan Kaye
Nigel Lawson Nigel Lawson   See fewer
James Fleet
Ronnie Millar Ronnie Millar   See fewer
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