Season One of ‘The Presidents & Prime Ministers brought to life all 55 of Britain's Prime Ministers through interviews with the authors of all 55 essays in Iain Dale’s book The Prime Ministers: Three Hundred Years of History. From the obscure 18th-century figures like the Earl of Shelburne and Henry Pelham to 20th-century titans like Churchill and Thatcher, these podcasts provide a much-needed reminder about their motivations, failures and achievements. Season Two, gives the same treatment t ...
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Welcome to Prime Factors where we review each UK Prime Minister from Robert Walpole to Keir Starmer. We discuss their biography, highs and lows, and then rate them on a scale designed by a 10-year old before awarding the ultimate prize: Are they ”Known” or an ”Ice Cream Cone”? Some dads build a treehouse with their kid. We’re doing a history podcast.
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Prime Time is a casual history Rexy-Pod ranking all the British Prime Ministers from Robert Walpole to the modern day. On our way, we'll tell the story of this nation, cast judgement on our forebears, and explore some of the weird, wonderful, and time-worn bits of modern British Politics that are still around today. [email protected] @primetime_cast For bonus episodes and our Discord, join us on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Where the House of Commons and House of Lords scrutinise the work of the Government. Learn more about Parliament, its people and our unique heritage.
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Audio recordings of the complete prime minister’s questions sessions from the House of Commons
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Prime Minister's Questions - 23 April 2025
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37:06Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister.In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary que…
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199. Manuel Noriega – Panama (1983-89)
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49:41Iain Dale talks to Sam Marks about the life and rule of the Panamanian dictator Manuel NoriegaPor Global
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Having abandoned his family in the pursuit of power, George Grenville rose to the highest office in the land. As riots broke out in England and the New World over his unpopular policies, would George Grenville rise above the fray and find success as a Prime Minister? Well, no. Recorded once again at the Walpole Public Library as we continue to cele…
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This April, we're examining Joseph Green, MP for Hartley Dale and Acting Prime Minister during a crisis in 2006. With thanks to our wonderful Patrons primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast For bonus episodes and our Discord, join us on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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198. Muammar Gaddafi – Libya (1969-2011)
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35:43Iain Dale talks to former Conservative MP Daniel Kawzcynski about the life of the notorious Libran dictator, Colonel Gaddafi Buy a signed copy of the book THE DICTATOR https://www.politicos.co.uk/products/the-dictators-a-warning-from-history-edited-by-iain-dale-signe-copy-coming-in-2024Por Global
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197. Juan Peron – Argentina (1946-55, 1973-74)
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43:52Iain Dale talks to historian Gareth Russell about the life of the two time Argentinian dictator, Juan Peron Buy a signed copy of the book THE DICTATORS https://www.politicos.co.uk/products/the-dictators-a-warning-from-history-edited-by-iain-dale-signe-copy-coming-in-2024Por Global
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Prime Minister's Questions - 2 April 2025
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39:20Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister.In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary que…
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Larry the Cat (Prime Factors Anniversary Special)
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48:16All it took was a rat-sized metaphor scampering across the 10 Downing Street stoop to put David Cameron on the back foot politically. Fortunately, the UK has a long history of mousers in government. Featuring Kess (from Prime Time) as our special guest host! Please enjoy our special anniversary (and April Fools) edition of Prime Factors with some v…
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Iain Dale talks to Mark Fox about the life of possibly the most famous man in ancient history apart from Jesus Christ! Buy a signed copy of the book THE DICTATORS https://www.politicos.co.uk/products/the-dictators-a-warning-from-history-edited-by-iain-dale-signe-copy-coming-in-2024Por Global
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Prime Minister's Questions - 26 March 2025
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32:21Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister.In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary que…
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195. Ferdinand Marcos – The Philippines, (1965-86)
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40:27Iain Dale talks to American journalist Lewis M Simons about the extraordinary life of the Marcos family Buy a signed copy of the book THE DICTATORS https://www.politicos.co.uk/products/the-dictators-a-warning-from-history-edited-by-iain-dale-signe-copy-coming-in-2024Por Global
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Prime Minister's Questions - 19 March 2025
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37:30Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister.In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary que…
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194. Simón Bolívar– Greater Columbia (1819-30)
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27:27Iain Dale talks to David Walsh about the life and times of one of the few dictators to give his name to an actual countryPor Global
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Prime Minister's Questions - 12 March 2025
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37:13Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister.In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary que…
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A third episode for examining George Grenville, and for connected purposes. This is our final of three episodes for George Grenville, in which we talk about the later years of his Premiership, his post-premiership years, and our reviews of him. Edited by Roberto Toro of Grand Embassy Productions With thanks to our wonderful Patrons primetimepod.com…
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193. Pisistratus – Athens (561 BC, 559–556 BC, 546–527 BC)
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27:33Iain Dale talks to Rene Levanchy about the life of the Athenian tyrant Pisistratus Signed copies of THE DICTATORS can be ordered here https://www.politicos.co.uk/products/the-dictators-a-warning-from-history-edited-by-iain-dale-signe-copy-coming-in-2024Por Global
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Prime Minister's Questions - 5 March 2025
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Iain Dale talks to Cindy Yu, the host of the Chinese Whispers podcast about the life and rule of President Xi Jinping of China. Signed copies of THE DICTATORS can be ordered here https://www.politicos.co.uk/products/the-dictators-a-warning-from-history-edited-by-iain-dale-signe-copy-coming-in-2024Por Global
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George Grenville wanted to be a lawyer, but when his Uncle Cobham needed more MPs to form his "Cobham Cubs" to fight Robert Walpole, George dutifully entered parliament. With Pitt by their side, the family seemed unstoppable. But after decades playing second-fiddle, would George Grenville step out of his family's shadow and find his own path?…
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Prime Minister's Questions - 26 February 2025
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37:01Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister.In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary que…
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191. Antonio de Oliveira Salazar – Portugal, (1932-68)
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39:09Iain Dale talks to Salazar’s biographer, Thomas Gallagher about the man who ruled Portugal for 36 yearsPor Global
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A second episode for examining George Grenville, and for connected purposes. This is our second of three episodes for George Grenville, but really this episode is the story of John Wilkes - writer, radical reformer, and rake. Edited by Roberto Toro of Grand Embassy Productions Rikki Tikki by LXNDR (Used with direct permission of the owner) Dark Mus…
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190. Francisco Franco – Spain (1936-75)
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37:26Iain Dale talks to historian Simon Heffer about the Spanish dictator, General Franco, who, after prevailing in the Spanish civil war, ruled Spain for the best part of 40 years.Por Global
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Prime Minister's Questions - 12 February 2025
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Iain Dale talks to Yasmin Alibhai-Brown about the man who ruled her homeland, Uganda, and whom she also met.Por Global
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An episode for examining George Grenville, and for connected purposes. This is our first of three episodes for George Grenville, including the life and times of his uncle, Lord Cobham, George's young life, and the political dynasty they made together. Edited by Roberto Toro of Grand Embassy Productions With thanks to our wonderful Patrons primetime…
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Prime Minister's Questions - 5 February 2025
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40:18Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister.In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary que…
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They all want it and, frankly, most of them get it. But what is the Order of the Garter, why do PMs usually get it, and is it as risqué as it sounds? (no, it isn't) primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast For bonus episodes and our Discord, join us on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In the final episode in the Kings & Queens series, Iain talks to journalist Julia Langdon about the life and reign of Britain’s longest serving monarch. Buy a signed copy of KINGS & QUEENS here https://www.politicos.co.uk/products/kings-queens-signed-by-iain-dale-coming-in-novemer-2023Por Global
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Prime Minister's Questions - 29 January 2025
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With victory in the Seven Years War came the spoils, in this case inconceivable debt and the need to increase the size of the military to defend Britain's new territory. George Grenville had a fantastic idea: let's tax the colonies! In this special mini episode (recorded at WCA-TV in Watertown, MA), we look at the hated Stamp Act and the start of t…
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Iain Dale talks to the Royal Editor of The Times, Kate Mansey, about the life and reign of the last of the Stuart monarchs, Queen Anne.Por Global
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Prime Minister's Questions - 22 January 2025
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Iain Dale talks to Professor Elaine Chalus from the University of Liverpool about the comparatively brief reign of the last of the Hannoverian monarchs, William IVPor Global
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Prime Minister's Questions - 15 January 2025
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Iain Dale talks to Telegraph journalist Tim Stanley about the life of Queen Mary, who failed to provide an heirPor Global
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A second episode for examining John Stuart, Third Earl of Bute, and for connected purposes. This is our second of two episodes for Lord Bute, including his time in the sun, post-premiership, and review. primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast For bonus episodes and our Discord, join us on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p…
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6.2 - John Stuart, 3rd Earl of Bute (Part 2)
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1:26:34With the ascension of George III, John Stuart found himself as the chief advisor to the king with a mandate to end the Seven Years' War and reduce government corruption. This is the story of how a Scottish botanist became the most hated man in England.Por Joe & Abram
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