Growing up in Downing Street as Margaret Thatcher's daughter
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- “Carol, we’re going off to demonstrate against your mum, can you just remind us where her office is?”
Margaret Thatcher's daughter Carol talks to Matt Chorley about the highs and lows of growing up with mum in No. 10.
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Would love to see Carol and Princess Anne in conversation together talking about their mums.
What a fabulous idea!
That would be a pretty short interview, probably only a couple of minutes. Both too discrete for a long conversation.
….and Nigella Lawson, the daughter of the Exchequer during MT time
I like her. She is straightforward and uncomplicated.
Yes, me too.
Yes. She’s simple
Yes.. This is what life can be like when you have never had to do a day's work in your life.
Brilliant, isn't she?
You’ve probably had to work like a dog in yours and always will do and still achieve nothing. It’s called Darwinism. Some people were just born to remain in the dung heap. If you procreate your offspring will curse your genes. Use a condo!
@@alfsmith4936😂😂👍😁
Carol Thatcher is hugely engaging, honest and charismatic, what an amazing interview!
What a credit Carol is to her parents, engaging, straightforward, and utterly honest. She plays no games and says it as it is! My greatest respect!
Just like her other!
mother😂
Great interview. Carol is quite a character. She is also a very likeable personaiity. 👍🏻
Exceptionally interesting and lovely lady. I would like to be friends with her.
@@jane_7193 She'd be great fun to have as a friend, I feel sure. 👍🏻
@@jane_7193no no no not a thatcher
Carol is a breath of fresh air, the child of a famous parent who doesn’t bad mouth her parent. Carol also seems like a charming person to talk to whoever was her parent.
As an Australian who was partly educated in the UK (Cambridge) I started watching this thinking I would click onto something else after a few minutes; but I was hooked and greatly entertained through to the end.
Very interesting Thatcher was formidable and probably scary to live with
A lot of us older women had formidable mothers.
@@marysteven6347that’s why stayed on the straight and narrow. We had no nonsense mothers who worked hard and put a brave face on every day. Just got on with it.
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As a non-Australian and non-Briton you a triggered a very dreadful memory. John Fisher, a past chancellor of the Unerversity of Cambridge was executed by Henry VIII, having a previous poisoning attempt fail.
Carol comes across as a thoughly nice person. My heart goes out to her.
Why,???the Thatchers were and are a very wealthy family .
What's wealth got to do with anything ...
......yeah we ALL realise the folly of our youth when we age!
Maggie’s dad was a grocer with a small shop in Grantham. Her husband however was avery sharp cookie and did make a pile of dough.
@@user-gq6ic6ri3r why does her heart need to go out to her ???
I have always liked and admired Carol Thatcher. What a wonderful personality she has.
What a delightful and fascinating interview. Carol seems to be a very grounded, intelligent, and entertaining person! Much respect!
really you believe this.
It's not easy when you have a Divisive Mother as PM.
@@SanFran51 to say the least!
What an interesting woman👍
A very well balanced woman to cope with all of that and still carve out a life well done Carol a lovely person.
Carol Thatcher is an absolute delight! Great interview!!!
I would love to have a few glasses of red wine with Carol !!! The stories she could tell ....she looks a lot of fun too !
A very candid interview, what a lovely, down to earth personality Carol is, really enjoyed this.
You can see why she won celebrity jungle “ I’m a celebrity get me out of here “ I loved her in that she’s very kind to everyone and she did every task and never complained nothing like people thought she would be !🌹🏴
This lady is incredible, very intelligent and funny.
I find her quite ordinary, she just repeats what's been said to her by her father and advisors. She doesn't go out of her way to empathise. Thatcher's legacy = blood on her hands but Carol has zero curiosity about people might think that. It's the
Conservative strategy to just simply block out what you don't want to hear.
@@deborahcurtis1385you're correct! Selective memory is their strategy! Ruthless , power hungry family, who'd go over the dead bodies to get ahead in life.
This interview did not touch a single important subject!
I suppose, she's not allow any questions that matter.
No guilt whatsoever!!!
Others supposed to feel sorry for their ancestors keeping slaves but it's ok for Carol Thatcher to ignore the carnage her mother had caused!!
People with CJD still suffer the consequences of her mother's actions!
But this subject is banned from TV!
We are learning from the NK how to manage our country by censorship!
Thatcher was magnificent. Quite possibly the greatest PM the UJ has ever had.
@@E-Kat Why should Carol Thatcher have to answer for anything her mother may have done? She wasn't personally responsible for any of it and I very much doubt she had any say in it of any kind. You are the sort who would tell me I am responsible for what a very small number of British people did 400 years ago, aren't you?
Quite good looking back in the day too !!
What a delightful person. She sounds as though she would be great company
Such a wonderful interview, Carol was so endearing to listen to,humble & honest .
What a lovely person with such a good heart. Thank you for a great interview
I was def not a fan of her mum, but what a delightful person Carol Thatcher is.
Can't help but feel that her Twin brother was the favourite in her Mum's eyes!!!!!!!!!!
I think Carol is a lovely person. No one as honest, kind genuine as Carol:-)
So you know her personally ??..
I loved her mum - the greatest PM since Churchill
@@matthewstokes1608 churchill was never a mum ...
Down to earth, funny, intelligent and.....speaks a lot of common sense.
Wow, after all these years it was great to see and hear Carol Thatcher. Great interview, and the interviewers sense of humour gelled well with Carol's. I thoroughly enjoyed it, it flew in. 😊👍
Carol is absolutely lovely. Let's hope we see more of her ❤
Did she do anything good for children for example during the years at the number 10? Raised any money for the poor, disabled or for schools, any kind of charity work as she has had an opportunity to do so much, being where she was!!
The answer is No!! Nothing!
@@E-Kat What? Her mother was the PM, not her. Why would she be required to do any of the things you suggest? She was 26 and already had her own career in Australia when her mother became PM and did not live in No 10 at all. You might bother to look a few things up before spouting nonsense.
Forgot to add that one is never required to do these things, one desires to do them, to use the opportunity when one is capable of raising more money than others, due to one's status.
I hope, I've explained it satisfactorily. 😊
@@E-Katgrow up!
Carol has always worked quietly in the background to help others. She is a generous and unselfish person.
Such an enjoyable interview and Carol herself is so real I like her.
ALWAYS LOVED CAROLS VOICE and she has a huge personality lots of character 🙋♀️❤️❤️❤️❤️
That was absolutely fascinating. I could have gone on for another hour listening to her and her unique life. I very much enjoyed this, many thanks indeed for the interview. She is one of those whom you would love to be sat beside at a lunch. Well done. My takeaway line is the one she quoted of her father: whales don't get killed until they spout. So lovely to hear from her.
Carol Thatcher is a lovely, engaging, intelligent, down to earth person. Of course she had a hard time being Margaret Thatcher’s daughter but she didn’t let it get the better of her and has made the best of her life.
В каком смысле приземленный? В смысле примитивный? Или в смысле простой?
I see down to earth as being honest, straightforward and accepting of reality rather than being someone that tries to pretend they're something they're not. In carol thatchers case, i think calling her down to earth is a fair description.@@januariyarosaliya3286
What a fabulous interview, Carol comes over so well...grounded, and great sence of humor ...credit to her parents. 😊
An absolutely lovely interview .Haven’t seen Carol Thatcher in a long time .A lovely lady indeed 😌
Such a down to earth, honest and intelligent lady. Epic interview!
I can see her dad’s personality bubbling out with mom’s smarts and quick answers.
Intelligent and such humour! What wonderful person Carol is! A really great interview
Doesn't say much but talks a lot...
@@DerrakoThat’s why she’s pure fun! Amazing how she’s exactly the opposite of her mother in that way.
I agree!👍
@@peretzooften happens that way.
@@Derrako Bit like your comment 🤣🤣
What a thoroughly nice woman Carol Thatcher seems to be.
She must be so ashamed at heart to have had such an awful, nasty mother.
@@norwegianzound give it a rest
Why then was she banned from the BBC?
Well the BBC is in my view and the view of enormous numbers of disappointed people left wing propaganda outfit that is so drenching in its thought management that had Goebbels lived he would have been dumbstruck by the breadth and depth of the social control offering.@@normanchristie4524
You scrag end. Her mother was the best PM since Disraeli. Wash your foul mind out.@@norwegianzound
Wonderful interview! Charming and interesting lady.
"Admired the way she juggled it" what beautiful perspective! As a working mum (no one ever says working dad ha ha) in the late 90s and 2000s it is a constantly a juggle! What a refreshing interview this is - and she lived in Australia, I never knew this, cheers for the lovely chat.
She reminds me of her mother! The strong accent, the conviction of her manner. She ought to be on TV
She was on TV but was cancelled.
She has been on I'm a Celebrity and she was brilliant on it.
I was not expecting her to be so down to earth.
I loved this interview. She was a breath of fresh air.
carol needs her own talk show. she really knows how to capture an audience
She Is proud of her Mum!
I saw Mrs. Thatcher attending an outside event in cold weather ,where she was shocked to see little children standing waiting for it to begin.
She encouraged then to jump about to keep warm ,showing by by example .Even thought it made her look foolish ,a grown woman in professional clothing complete with her favourite handbag ,she didn`t care ,
Her thoughts were with the childrens` wellbeing .
I dont know if this was the event you are referring to or a different one but I clearly remember reading about on one of her state visits abroad Mrs Thatcher was horrified to see small children dressed on a freezing day in skimpy costumes about to perform some kind of dance to greet her. Apparently she said via her translator "You either get these children some warm clothes immediately or I am leaving now!"
@@sjwhittingham4394 The one I saw was in London .But if you also remember a similar occasion it shows her admirable concern
Pity she stole their milk.
@@faydoveYes she introduced Rickets back to the UK for the first time since WW2. She took away the FREE school milk. with that kind gesture👀 true.
And much more distruction for workers. The list is a long one and the pain is felt to this day.
Always enjoy listening to this lady. I was never a Margaret Thatcher fan but Carol is lovely.
Hello how are you doing?
Carol has been treated harshly by many. What a sensible and grounded person, when most would be moaning about their mental health and how badly done to they felt. ❤
There's nothing wrong with letting off steam at all.
I ALWAYS LIKED CAROL THATCHER GREAT PERSONALITY ❤
Great interview with a very funny and engaging Carol Thatcher. More of this ....
What a great lady is Carol,and lovely sense of humour she's got!
Always a pleasure to listen to Carol.
I remember how they cancelled this lady on the "one show" for saying something innocently and without any malice whatsoever.
The absolute self-righteous b'stards.
I've always liked Her x
She was racist towards a guest , as I recall, used some old fashioned language, maybe didn't mean to offend, but some words and terms belong in the past and aren't acceptable and as a fully grown educated person she should know that, and noone owes her a media career.
@@AndyRossism It was a comment about a tennis player who wasn't a guest. She said it in the green room.
Lazy language which I won't repeat, but I think she 70.
@@AndyRossismSo you are wrong. Your recollection is wrong.
Though I understand words can do more harm sometimes than physical violence. History shows that.
But, words, taken out of perspective for one's own political agenda, that's just scary.
@@shuddupeyafacethere is only one context for that word. But you have to be on the receiving end to recognise the abuse. You people never fail to amaze me KMT.
what a nice woman she is
Love the way Carol explains everything to the lucky journalist. Who actually hasn't really got very interesting questions. Matt should have asked for more suggestions. Instead of relying on old media stories.
She looks remarkably like her father, particularly the way she talks, it's almost uncanny.
Is she a she? Just asking.
@@kellyprice1024It's a Qanon obsession apparently to question almost every woman's gender.
It's horribly misogynistic and all began with Michelle Obama cos she happens to have broad shoulders. What a crime!! 🙄
She really is!
I thought the same! She certainly takes after Denis in looks and speech.
Where she says 'I was my father's biographer', it tells how she feels about the film regarding her mother.
What a great interview. A lovely grounded Lady. Very enjoyable to see.
Great interview. Carol is great company. Love the humor and honesty.
I have no idea why I watched this interview, but I'm glad I did.
What a lovely woman. Honest and open.
Great interview, thanks Carol. I turned 70 too!
A wonderful interview and a joy to listen to Carol. I was smiling right to the end. 😊
Super interview. Thank you. What a character!
Wow really enjoyed this treasure of an interview ❤
She handled all the questions intelligently, didn't go into too much detail but managed to be thoroughly entertaining. She looks like a lot of fun over a bottle of wine.
a lovely human being
What those slimy excuses for men did to MT was absolutely grotesque… Hesseltine was a deeply unsavoury character - it was wonderful to watch him and all the other toads so unsuccessful thereafter. They will all be remembered as prime examples of cowardly traitors and this will be their earned place in history. I think
Maggie will be remembered increasingly well in the annals of British History.
An absolutely lovely, down to earth lady!
Thoroughly entertained. Carol is a credit to her interesting parents!
I saw the movie, and I never thought a daughter of Margret Thatcher would ever be that weak. This interview proves me right. What a delightful open and straight talking person, like her mother.
I just read a biography of Margaret Thatcher and wondered what became of her children and lo and behold, this videos landed on my I pad. What an interesting, lively, intelligent woman she is. Like her mother in those ways.
Don't be so rude!
Her mother was never interesting or lively . Her mother was horrid ! Always was !
Great interview. What an interesting lady. And I think Denis Thatcher is very under acknowledged for the part he played during that whole time. He was definitely his own man but an excellent support to his wife.
So pleased Carol is still going strong. She's handled her difficult position so wellx
Excellent interview Carol! Realistic, honest and grounded
Very refreshing. Great sense of humour and a lovely character.
Loved this interview! What a wonderful woman, much respect ❤ Louise and Emily
Great to hear from her.
That was indeed enjoyable. As a non-Brit, I found this very interesting. Thank you for sharing.👍
What a lovely lady
What a brilliant interview . Carol you did your mom proud , congratulations
Mrs Thatcher got us out of trouble many times. She was wonderful in the EU, the other members had a respect for her. Carol is a real Dear! X
i did
Lovely lady and highly intelligent.
Can you quote one intelligent sentence, please? Anything of any substance.
Repeating the shallow questions back to the terrified reporter is her forte!
@@E-Katno matter what, she is extremely articulate, a clear demonstration of her intelligence and a great memory.
Delightful interview, thank you both.
that was very interesting interview, i'm surprisingly enjoyed it.
Her father comes through her personality more than her mothers does.
A great interview, a fascinating lady who seems very down to earth with a great sense of humour too, it would be good to see further interviews with her.
Good interviewer, gives Carol time to talk. Very enjoyable
Absolutely fantastic it brings back memories of my father, he thought the world of Margaret Thatcher, the amount of arguments he had with people sticking up for her I lost count, living in Leeds !! I was young I’m now 56 and absolutely still have a soft spot for Carol. If could have one wish in life would be to spend a day with Carol would be utter brilliance
A very enjoyable interview. Thank you!
Mrs Thatcher was and still is my HERO , she has put UK on the Map and an example to the world. That is why her legacy will be here forever.
She certainly will be my HERO as long as I live.
Carole comes across as a very respectful daughter
brilliant interview; really engaging lady. enjoyed that immensely.
Great interview, I'm another 1953 babe, with blessings 🙏
A very candid interview! Loved it
You can tell she was asked to talk about this many many times before, but this was very enjoyable to watch!
Great interview. Lovely to see Carol again after a long time.
Such a great interview Carol is a wonderful woman
You were always so awesome ,but then you dissapeared,great to hear you back
What a lovely, clever lady!! Thank you for that👏👏🇬🇷
You were absolutely perfect, Carol! Intelligent and articulate!!
Found myself wishing this was a longer interview!
Very grounded and very down to earth.She talks like her late dad Dennis.
This is absolutely the truth….. I literally thought of Carol yesterday wondering what had happened to her following the SCANDAL of her referring to a v v popular toy I had and loved back in the ‘50’s. Eventually the cancellers will cancel themselves because there will be literally nothing left.
I owned one too and loved it! We now live in the modern age where they try and make us awful people of that time,but I believe we have a better understanding of how the world develops. We had no hate as they like to think we had in those days!
@@maggiem.1539 Enoch Powell and no blacks and no irish says otherwise - that was based on hatred.
@@maggiem.1539I can only assume you love those grotesque toys, because you weren’t blessed with an abundance of melanin. I was born in the 1960’s, and that depiction was regularly used as a racist insult and slur throughout my childhood. Intersectionality only exists for a minority of women. The sooner BW realise, and accept that not all women are their allies, and that some of them are just as racist as their men, the better!
What a breeze it must be to only have to concern yourself with sexism!
I’ve never understood this. I had such a toy but it was no more real to me than the stuffed dog my sister had and in the innocence of childhood you don’t make those connections
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Haven't heard about her for many years. She's in good form. Australia is a wonderful country to live from my experience. i miss it terribly.
This lady is a credit to her family. A very delightful to listern to. Sad so many are not practical like this person.