Dissertation Research

During research for my dissertation, I watched the BBC 4 drama "The Long Walk to Finchley". Compared to The Iron Lady, I preferred The Long Walk to Finchley, as I feel it gives a more accurate representation of Thatcher during her rise to power. The Iron Lady gives a far more negative portrayal of Thatcher in her later years, which is an area that is not covered at all in The Long to Finchley. This is definitely a positive thing when it comes to the level of detail shown in the film. It is helpful for me in writing my dissertation as I am aiming to asses how Mrs Thatcher changed the way in which politicians were portrayed by the British media.