Channel 4 has released a first look at Succession star Harriet Walter as Margaret Thatcher in the British broadcaster’s upcoming James Graham drama Brian and Margaret.
Deadline first revealed the two-part series in June and it will chronicle Thatcher’s last TV interview, the hugely damaging ITV grilling by her old friend Brian Walden, played by Steve Coogan.
The drama is directed by Stephen Frears and produced by Baby Cow Productions, Coogan’s production company. It is based on two chapters from the book Why Is This Lying Bastard Lying to Me? by ex-BBC journalist Rob Burley.
Pictured: Steve Coogan as Brian Walden and Harriet Walter as Margaret Thatcher
Walter takes on a role played by plenty down the years. Gillian Anderson won an Emmy for her portrayal in The Crown and Meryl Streep scooped an Oscar 12 years ago for The Iron Lady.
Brian and Margaret was greenlit by Channel 4 drama and film chief Ollie Madden. Madden commissioned with Ben Wadey. Executive producers are Sarah Monteith, Delyth Scudamore and Rupert Majendie, while Dan Winch is producer. BBC Studios is selling internationally.