Experience Margaret Thatcher's most powerful moments through our curated collection of historic video footage. From her defining speeches in the House of Commons to her meetings with world leaders, these videos capture the Iron Lady in action.
Browse speeches, interviews, documentaries, and archival footage.
The famous House of Commons statement rejecting proposals for a European superstate that helped trigger the leadership challenge.
Parliamentary Archives Watch Video
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Her electrifying final speech in the House of Commons as Prime Minister, delivered the day she announced her resignation. One of her greatest parliamentary performances.
Parliamentary Archives Watch
8:00
Margaret Thatcher's moving pre-recorded tribute to her great friend and ally Ronald Reagan, played at his state funeral in Washington National Cathedral.
Reagan Presidential Library Watch
25:00
Joint press conference with President George H.W. Bush at Aspen, Colorado, giving her first substantive reaction to Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait: "This will not stand."
Bush Presidential Library Watch
45:00
Her defining 1980 Conservative Party Conference speech, defying calls for a U-turn on her economic policies with the immortal phrase that came to define her leadership.
Harvey Thomas Collection
5:00
Margaret Thatcher arrives at 10 Downing Street and delivers the prayer of St Francis of Assisi, marking the beginning of her premiership.
ITN Archives
30:00
Addressing the Conservative Rally at Cheltenham Racecourse following the successful liberation of the Falkland Islands.
Harvey Thomas Collection
35:00
The landmark speech at the College of Europe setting out her vision for a Europe of nation states, not a centralised bureaucracy.
Harvey Thomas Collection
45:00
One of several in-depth interviews with Brian Walden, showcasing her command of policy detail and debating skills.
ITV Archives
30:00
A revealing personal interview exploring her life, family, and the challenges of being Britain's first female Prime Minister with Dr Miriam Stoppard.
Yorkshire Television
240:00
BBC documentary series featuring extensive interviews with Margaret Thatcher reflecting on her time in office, produced alongside her memoirs.
BBC
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Early party election broadcast from the Harvey Thomas collection, with Margaret Thatcher making the case for a cap on mortgage rates.
Harvey Thomas CollectionI am extraordinarily patient, provided I get my own way in the end.
Margaret Thatcher
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