Rachel Cooke, the New Statesman's sharp TV critic, and Rob Burley, an accomplished TV producer and author, dive into the tumultuous 1989 interview with Margaret Thatcher that led to her political decline. They discuss the portrayal of Thatcher on screen, especially Harriet Walter's compelling performance in 'Brian and Maggie.' The conversation explores the evolution and decline of political interviews, contrasting past depth and current superficiality, while also examining the gender dynamics and complexities that shadow Thatcher's legacy in British politics.