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201347 minPGdocumentary

Historical Figures Political Systems

Maggie and Me

201347 minPGdocumentary

As a young reporter, Jon Snow reported live on Margaret Thatcher's historic election as Britain's first female Prime Minister.

Historical Figures Political Systems

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As a young reporter, Jon Snow reported live on Margaret Thatcher's historic election as Britain's first female Prime Minister.

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David Battydirector

Jon Snow

Margaret Thatcher

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Cynthia Crawfordcast

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Jon Snow reported live from Westminster as Margaret Thatcher became Britain's first female Prime Minister in 1979. In "Maggie and Me," Snow reflects on his early career and his encounters with Thatcher. He recounts key moments from her time in office and discusses her impact on British politics. The documentary runs for 47 minutes and offers a personal perspective on a significant figure in modern British history.

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