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Carol Thatcher

The Honourable Carol Thatcher (born 15 August 1953) is a British journalist and the daughter of the late Sir Denis Thatcher and Baroness Thatcher, the former British Prime Minister. Despite her mother's fame, Carol Thatcher kept a relatively low profile (though she had a stint presenting radio programmes for LBC) until her late 2005 participation in the TV show I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here! She is the author of several books, including:

• Below the parapet : the biography of Denis Thatcher (1996)
• Diary of an election : with Margaret Thatcher on the campaign trail (1983)

Carol Thatcher has a twin brother, Sir Mark Thatcher.

In 1991, she caused a storm when she failed to pay her poll tax, the controversial local taxation system introduced to massive protest by her mother. When asked by journalists what her mother would say, Carol replied: "Mum won't give a shit."

She once stormed out of a Billy Connolly gig after he had ridiculed her mother.

In November 2005 Thatcher was selected to appear with a number of fellow celebrities on the popular ITV televison show, I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here! The format of the show meant that she would be forced to spend at least a week in the Australian Rainforest with a minimal supply of food in basic living conditions. She had to undergo one of the more infamous 'Bushtucker Trials' during her stay in the jungle — which saw her being forced to eat jungle bugs and kangaroo testicles to help sustain her fellow celebrities. Ultimately, she outlasted all competition to emerge as the fifth series winner and second 'Queen of the Jungle'.

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