Told through the voice of former KGB agent Viktor Petrovich, whose life becomes inextricably linked with Ronald Reagan's when Reagan first caught the Soviets’ attention as an actor in Hollywood, Reagan overcomes the odds to become the 40th president of the United States.
An elderly Margaret Thatcher talks to the imagined presence of her recently deceased husband as she struggles to come to terms with his death while scenes from her past life, from girlhood to British prime minister, intervene. From her early experiences in Grantham to her rise in politics and becoming the first female British prime minister, Thatcher faces challenges and dismissals but perseveres with her determination and resilience. As her career flourishes, she also navigates personal sacrifices and challenges, including the death of her husband and her own declining health due to dementia. Despite facing opposition and isolation towards the end of her political reign, Thatcher remains steadfast in her beliefs and legacy.
In Some Mother's Son, a group of Irish republican prisoners go on a hunger strike to protest against the British penal system. The film explores the struggle for justice and democracy amid prison violence and police violence. It tells the story of a mother's unconditional love for her son and the sacrifices made in the fight for freedom. The movie also delves into the political propaganda, the role of the church, and the emotional toll on the widows of those involved.
A light hearted look at future Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's rise from research chemist in 1949 to becoming MP for Finchley in 1959, encompassing her early relationship and marriage to oil millionaire Denis Thatcher.
A satirical look at the 'secret' TRUE life of Jeffrey Archer. The Truth, the whole truth and everything BUT the truth.
In 1982, tensions rise between Britain and Argentina over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands. This movie depicts the political and military strategies employed by both sides during the war, highlighting the impact on the people involved.
A detailed and compelling portrait of one of the most formidable characters in British politics as she faces her final days in power. The year is 1990 and Margaret Thatcher's support within the government is wavering - her hold on the premiership hangs in the balance. Then, long-serving politician Sir Geoffrey Howe resigns over Thatcher's attitude to Europe. His resignation speech sparks a chain of events that leads to the overthrow of Britain's first woman prime minister. This modern dramatic tragedy illustrates the strengths and fatal flaws of this iconic woman more clearly than ever before and reveals how the very aspects of her character that helped her secure power are the ones that ensured her downfall. Drama starring Lindsay Duncan.
A hilarious, all-singing, all-dancing reimagining of the Duke of York's very public fall from grace, starring Kieran Hodgson, Munya Chawawa, Harry Enfield and Joe Wilkinson
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