Charles Moore, the author of the authorised biography of Margaret Thatcher, reveals his personal view of the relationship between the pair.
Thatcher And Reagan – The Special Relationship will explore their close friendship between the former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and US President Ronald Reagan and how it changed the course of world history.
“As Thatcher’s biographer, Charles Moore is perfectly placed to share his take on the dynamic between these two world leaders, exploring how they learnt from each other as they sought to change their worlds.” – Patrick Holland, Director Factual, Arts & Classical Music
Though their political and personal relationship was often tested, Charles Moore will make the case that it fundamentally shifted the power dynamics of the 1980s, as together they helped reshape East/West relations, driving the Cold War towards a critical turning point after which came the fall of the Iron Curtain and the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union.
Formerly a journalist covering this story day by day, Charles Moore has become a historian trying to understand it with hindsight. Having dedicated years to his Thatcher biographies, Charles is one of the few people who has read her secret and personal papers in the UK, as well as the relevant US government papers.
In this new series, he reveals what he’s learnt, and speaks to eyewitnesses, exploring the ups and downs of this complex friendship with those who knew these remarkable personalities who shaped world events throughout the 1980s.
The episodes look at a friendship forged in adversity and built on ideological affinity and strong mutual attraction.
“The status of the ‘special relationship’ has been a constant in post-war political analysis. This series promises to be a fascinating and timely exploration of Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan’s chapter in this history, when the relationship was at the centre of such seismic shifts in the global order.” – Patrick Holland, Director Factual, Arts & Classical Music
Thatcher And Reagan – The Special Relationship is being produced by Plimsoll Productions.
