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Brian and Maggie

Episode #1.1 (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV Episode | 60 min |Drama

A former Labour MP becomes a TV host for a major political show, leading to an unexpected bond with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher following their first interview.

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Director

Stephen Frears

Writers

Rob Burley (based on the book 'Why is this Lying Bastard lying to me?') |James Graham (written by)

Producer

Dan Winch (produced by)

Cinematographer

Nathalie Pitters

Editor

Anne Sopel

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Updated Jan 23, 2025

Release date

Jan 29, 2025 (United Kingdom)

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16 cast members
Name Known for
Steve Coogan's primary photo Steve Coogan Brian Walden Brian Walden See fewer Philomena (2013)
Victoria Evaristo's primary photo Victoria EvaristoPam - Make Up Artist Pam - Make Up Artist See fewer In Search of a White Identity (2020)
Harriet Walter's primary photo Harriet WalterMargaret Thatcher Margaret Thatcher See fewer Sense and Sensibility (1995)
Paul Clayton's primary photo Paul ClaytonBernard Ingham Bernard Ingham See fewer Gambit (I) (2012)
Ross Armstrong's primary photo Ross ArmstrongJohn Wakefield John Wakefield See fewer Turn On (2014)
Oliver Devoti's primary photo Oliver DevotiFloor Manager Floor Manager See fewer Game of Thrones (2011)
Tom Mothersdale's primary photo Tom Mothersdale David Cox David Cox See fewer Overlord (2018)
Chris May's primary photo Chris May MP for Dover MP for Dover See fewer Brian and Maggie (2025)
Emma Sidi's primary photo Emma SidiSue Richardson Sue Richardson See fewer Starstruck (2021)
Karan Gill's primary photo Karan Gill Vinay Ahmed Vinay Ahmed See fewer The Decameron (2024)
Harry Creffield's primary photo Harry CreffieldChildren's TV Clown Children's TV Clown See fewer Brian and Maggie (2025)
Simon Paisley Day's primary photo Simon Paisley Day Ian Gow Ian Gow See fewer Born a King (2019)
Paul Higgins's primary photo Paul HigginsGeoffrey Howe Geoffrey Howe See fewer In the Loop (2009)
Nick Sampson's primary photo Nick Sampson Alan Walters Alan Walters See fewer An Education (2009)
Ivan Kaye's primary photo Ivan Kaye Nigel Lawson Nigel Lawson See fewer Vikings (2013)
James Fleet's primary photo James FleetRonnie Millar Ronnie Millar See fewer Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)

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