Year: 2025- (January)
Genre:
Drama
Director:
Stephen Frears
Stars:
Steve Coogan, Harriet Walter, Ross Armstrong, Tom Mothersdale, Karan Gill, Paul Clayton, Emma Sidi, Paul Higgins, Oliver Devoti, Ivan Kaye, Simon Paisley Day, Nick Sampson, Victoria Evaristo, Chris May, Ben Walden ...
Storyline:
One interview. Two legacies. The political moment that changed everything.
Brian and Maggie take audiences behind the scenes of one of the most consequential political interviews in British history—the 1989 televised confrontation between Margaret Thatcher, the UK's formidable Prime Minister, and Brian Walden, the sharp-witted journalist who once counted himself among her closest allies.
As Thatcher defends her increasingly divisive policies and leadership style, the tension escalates from journalistic interrogation to personal reckoning, revealing the cracks in her political foundation and the emotional toll of power.
This gripping political drama captures the emotional intensity, ideological clashes, and personal betrayals that led to Thatcher’s unraveling within her own party, and ultimately, to her resignation.
Brian and Maggie is both a chamber piece of intellectual sparring and a poignant exploration of loyalty, ambition, and the cost of conviction in the public eye.
Similar shows to Brian and Maggie
If you're drawn to tense political dramas and intimate portraits of real-life power struggles, this film aligns with:
The Queen (2006) – Political leadership under pressure during national crisis.
Frost/Nixon (2008) – A legendary televised showdown that changed public perception.
The Iron Lady (2011) – A personal and political portrait of Margaret Thatcher herself.
💡 Like these, Brian and Maggie unpacks the fragile intersection of public image and private consequence in historical moments of truth.
📌 Final Thoughts
With its tight focus, rich performances, and political weight, Brian and Maggie offers a fascinating deep dive into the moment that helped bring down one of Britain’s most enduring leaders.
Because sometimes, the sharpest fall begins with just one question.
Which of these shows have you seen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!