This drama is based on real events. In 1958 the first British political interview aired on television. It was seen as a vital part of our democracy. But times changed. One interview however still stands out as the ultimate clash between politician and interviewer. Where history was made: Walden v Thatcher. Brian & Maggie I, Channel 4 2025
LWT: So I put it to you, Are you to blame? ibid. Brian to Maggie
I don’t think I should have been an MP at all. ibid. Brian to LWT Execs
Lady men, of course. ibid. Thatcher to Ingham post-interview
One mistake and they will have me out. One day. It doesn’t matter what I do. Someone will come for me. ibid. Maggie to Brian
Call him. Call Brian. ibid. Maggie to Gow
The nation is waiting to hear why the most successful partnership in modern British politics has just imploded. Brian & Maggie II, Brian to team
I will get her to answer. I always get her to answer. ibid.
Water privatisation. There you are. ibid. Maggie to Brian
Thatcher will do an interview. So long as it’s you. ibid. LWT dude to Brian
His films would explore the dark gritty underworld of humanity. Despite the success and praise he’s received, his style has been very controversial since the beginning. JimmytheGiant podcast: Louis Theroux: A Confusing Genius
Michael Moore is a very controversial character … Everything Louis Theroux isn’t. ibid.
Louis would make one of the biggest mistakes of his entire career: Jimmy Savile. ibid.
Louis Theroux gets accused of giving a voice to very dangerous, radical, extreme people. ibid.