Margaret Thatcher In Her Own Words | Extended Interview With Miriam Stoppard | Timeline

Margaret Thatcher's rare interview with Miriam Stoppard, 1985.

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[Celisar]

Please note how Thatcher answers every question in complete clarity, honesty and straight to the point, never evading anything or droning on.
So incredibly refreshing! Not one single politician today is that way.

[Avidcomp]

Notice how the interviewer changes the subject following an emotional moment Margret recalls. That was courteous. Nowadays the interview would push to try and "break" the subject. Which is cruel. Today's broadcasters _are_ cruel. And then they virtue signal. So insincere. Mrs Thatcher was a sincere woman, and yes, full of integrity.

[axe]

I remember watching this interview when it was first aired and believe me, it was a revelation seeing the humane side of a woman who had dominated not only British Politics, but had the respect of every world leader for her belief in democracy and sound economic control. Miriam Stoppard conducts this interview with aplomb . Every question and answer a revelation

[Joanna]

I find the late Mrs T absolutely fascinating! She wasn't a monster, I hate the way some describe her legacy, she wasn't everyone's cup of tea but she is fresh air compared to today's mp's. Miriam a very good interviewer here I think, very good. The BBC could take a lot of notes.

[tropicalasmr]

I absolutely love this woman, and I am not even English, I love the way she is and I am so grateful for these videos, it uplifts my mood just listening to her.A great person, can not put it in words, way ahead of her time, she was talking in the 80’s about climate change, honest, following her values, taking no nonsense, even her rivals admired her. We need another Margaret, and another one and another one. The whole world does. Taking responsibility for your actions is a great value to have, I adore her.❤

[thisbevos]

They say she was cold and unfeeling; I don't find that to be the case at all. She was quite warm, smiling, charming, and she mostly let people finish speaking before responding, quite polite. I would say she was quite diplomatic, especially compared to politicians today. She stuck to her values, that is a good thing I would think.

[Nunov]

Funny how in this interview one can see that she actually did have a sense of humor, since nowadays everyone says that she didn’t smile and didn’t tell jokes. Say what you want about Thatcher, her politics were divisive but she was a remarkable person, very bright and determined.

[nivedithaprasad]

Many people say Thatcher was cold-hearted and all, utter bull. Look at this interview and you know the woman had a heart

[ROCKINGMAN]

There was much controversy about the first lady UK prime minister Margaret Thatcher. But, I really admired her. Fascinating to listen to. God bless her.

[charlesbarlow]

I had great respect for Mrs. Thatcher. People say she was unemotional. When she talks about her Father standing down as an Alderman you see how much it meant.

[liamb]

I could sit and talk to Mrs Thatcher for hours, she’s so interesting!

[heartfire]

As an American, I always admired the guts and strength in this lady! She had fortitude in a time when the cold war was not so cold. Maybe she and Churchill are playing cards and smoking and joking somewhere.

[suey]

Goodness me, what a smart lady Margaret Thatcher was, she learnt good lessons from her parents and went on to apply them in every way. Interviewer is fantastic, She got the best out of this interview.

[bupe]

She is so human talking about her father, tears in her eyes. Yes interviews had been different.

[kts]

I'm 56 and Mrs. T (along with my parents) gave me the drive and self-respect to achieve in life. We desperately need someone like her again now.

[markr]

I’m no fan of thatcher but wow what a fabulous insight into her real feelings and ideas. I hadn’t really heard of Miriam Stoppard before but I think this is a masterclass in interviewing. Fascinating.

[MrBibi]

*She loved her parents so much. she talks about them like she is still a child*

[VLove-CFII]

I love listening to Mrs Thatcher…..such a unique and interesting person.

[GeerlingsDigitalMoments]

This was a great interview and completely forgotten about it. As documentary film makers we can keep these stories alive.

[hindsighter]

14:31 Her father was clearly a huge influence. I've been watching her interviews for some months now and it's clear she thought the world of him. It's actually moving to hear her reminisce about him.