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Harriet Walter plays Margaret Thatcher and Steve Coogan broadcaster and journalist Brian Walden in this dramatic recreation of the former PM's final television interview with the journalist, from which their friendship never recovered
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Is Brian and Maggie based on a true story?
The two-part series covers the final interview between Brian Walden and Margaret Thatcher.
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Brian and Maggie, starring Steve Coogan and Harriet Walter, confirms air date
The miniseries revisits the showdown between Brian Walden and Margaret Thatcher.
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Death in Paradise & Brian and Maggie stars are on this week's Radio Times
The biggest TV crime drama returns as Don Warrington and new recruit Don Gilet talk sun, sea and success in the Caribbean, plus Steve Coogan and Harriet Walter recreate Margaret Thatcher's 1989 TV interview in a new Channel 4 drama.
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Steve Coogan reveals cut Brian and Maggie scene that was "too kind"
Coogan had previously told Radio Times magazine that he'd cut a Brian and Maggie scene.
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Brian and Maggie cast: Who stars in Steve Coogan and Harriet Walter drama?
Steve Coogan and Harriet Walter lead the cast of the new drama.
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Matthew Parris says Weekend World has no modern equivalent: "People don't have the attention span now"
Brian Walden had made Weekend World his own, says Matthew Parris – and ensnared Margaret Thatcher.
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Sinners and The Crown stars join Guy Pearce as Rupert Murdoch in raucous first-look trailer for Danny Boyle's Ink
The film's cinema release date has also been confirmed.
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British comedy legend tipped to join The White Lotus season 4 opposite Hollywood stars
We've got some further exciting cast details for the fourth instalment of The White Lotus.
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Harriet Walter: 'I think Margaret Thatcher would have detested me'
Walter spoke with Radio Times magazine about her new Channel 4 drama Brian and Maggie.
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Steve Coogan on Thatcher portrayal in new drama: 'We cut something in the edit that was too kind'
Emily Maitlis speaks to Steve Coogan about his new Channel 4 drama Brian and Maggie for the latest issue of Radio Times magazine.
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Legends star Steve Coogan argues Margaret Thatcher shouldn't be "sanctified"
His latest role in political thriller Legends takes Steve Coogan back to the 90s – a time where he couldn’t be picky about parts.
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McDonald & Dodds cancelled after 4 seasons on ITV
We've seen the last of the beloved Bath-based detectives.
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Stephen Graham is threatening in thrilling trailer for Peaky Blinders creator's new drama
The Victorian boxing drama will arrive on Disney Plus next month.
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Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan's comedy travel series The Trip is returning
It marks the fifth instalment of the pair's beloved comedy series.
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Channel 4 boss who commissioned The Piano and It's A Sin steps down
Alex Mahon will leave Channel 4 in summer this year.
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Who Do You Think You Are? 2026 line-up: Meet the celebrities taking part
Eight celebrities are ready to learn more about their family history.
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Strike's Tom Burke and Steve Coogan lead cast of Netflix thriller Legends
The new series comes from the writer of The Gold.
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EastEnders director reveals "eye-opening" experience crafting special Nigel Bates episode – and his incredible resilience to land the job
"It really taught me something."
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I, Jack Wright cast: Nikki Amuka-Bird and John Simm star
The drama, which is now arriving on the BBC, comes from Unforgotten creator Chris Lang.
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Death in Paradise confirms season 14 guest stars – with an exciting familiar face returning
One of the show's most beloved characters is back as a guest star for season 14.
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Legends cast: Steve Coogan, Tom Burke and Hayley Squires star
The new Netflix drama comes from The Gold creator Neil Forsyth.
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Love Is Blind UK casting producer reveals efforts to bring everyone’s love stories to the screen
"Love comes in different forms, different shells, and everyone can have their happily ever after."
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