Kill the Messenger

This account of the Thatcher years is seen through the eyes of her Chief Press Secretary, Bernard Ingham. His tenure of office was marked by controversy - winning much praise and criticism from media and politicians. This book explains how Ingham came to hold the job of Chief Press Secretary and how he did the job both at home and abroad. It also analyzes Mrs Thatcher's approach to the media and the government's relations with Press, radio and television in Britain during those years.
 
This account of the Thatcher years is seen through the eyes of her Chief Press Secretary, Bernard Ingham. His tenure of office was marked by controversy - winning much praise and criticism from media and politicians. This book explains how Ingham came to hold the job of Chief Press Secretary and how he did the job both at home and abroad. It also analyzes Mrs Thatcher's approach to the media and the government's relations with Press, radio and television in Britain during those years.