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In this series, we will explore the history of the British Prime Ministers. From Walpole to Sunak, we will examine the men and women who have occupied 10 Downing Street and made significant contributions to the country.
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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”?
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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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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 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 - 7 January 2026
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Prime 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 second episode for examining Augustus Henry Fitzroy, 3rd Duke of Grafton; and for connected purposes. This is our final episode for the Duke of Grafton, in which he seizes the reins of power, enjoys a golden retirement, and receives his review. With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast primetimepod.com [email protected] Instagr…
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Spencer Perceval is the only British Prime Minister ever to be assassinated — and yet he’s one of the least remembered. In 1809, Britain was fighting Napoleon, the economy was under strain, and unrest was growing at home. Perceval, a serious and deeply religious lawyer, led an unpopular government at one of the most dangerous moments in British his…
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10.1 - Augustus Fitzroy, 3rd Duke of Grafton (Part 1)
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Descended from an illegitimate son of Charles II, the Grafton clan seemed to embrace the ignominy, leading lives rocked in equal parts by political power and scandal. Augustus Fitzroy led a comfortable life filled with horses, hunting, and... women, but when duty called, could he put aside his family's proclivities to be the leader that Britain des…
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229. Sir Keir Starmer – Labour (2024-)
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Iain Dale talks to Patrick Maguire, chief political commentator for The Times about the life and career of the UK’s current prime minister.
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Prime Christmas: A Very Georgian Christmas
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A Christmas special & quiz for exploring what the Georgians got up to at Christmas. Edited by Roberto Toro of Grand Embassy Productions With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast primetimepod.com [email protected] Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast Bluesky: @primetimepod.bsky.social Stock media provided by ScandiFex/ Pond5 Sleig…
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Prime Minister's Questions - 17 Dec 2025
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Prime 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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Iain Dale talks to Sir Robert Buckland about the French Emperor who failed to live up to the reputation of his namesake predecessor.
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An episode for examining Augustus Henry Fitzroy, 3rd Duke of Grafton; and for connected purposes. This is our first episode for the Duke of Grafton, featuring his family background, early life, and call to power. With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast primetimepod.com [email protected] Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast Blue…
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In this episode, we shine a light on Henry Addington, the often-overlooked Prime Minister who stepped into the hot seat during one of Britain’s most turbulent moments. Usually remembered as “the guy between the Pitts,” Addington inherited a nation exhausted by years of war with France, a shaky economy, and political factions that could barely stand…
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Prime Minister's Questions - 10 Dec 2025
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I talk to Liz Truss’s biographer, James Heale, about Britain’s 56th and shortest serving prime minister.
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9.3 - William Pitt the Elder, 1st Earl of Chatham (Part 3)
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The Seven Years' War bought Britain an empire but at a staggering price. The Americans cried out "No Taxation Without Representation!" even as Britain struggled to pay to maintain her new territory. Grenville and Rockingham's missteps had pushed the colonists to the brink. It would take a true man of the people, a "Great Commoner", like William Pit…
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Prime Minister's Questions - 3 Dec 2025
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In order to complete the Irish Taoiseach podcast series, Iain Dale talks to Irish Times Political Editor Pat Leahy about the 16th Irish Taoiseach, Simon Harris.
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Budget Statement - 26 Nov 2025 by UK ParliamentPor UK Parliament
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Prime Minister's Questions - 26 Nov 2025
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Prime Minister's Questions - 26 Nov 2025 by UK ParliamentPor UK Parliament
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Fancy briefcases and parliamentary lecterns: the unusual story of how special boxes play a surprisingly iconic role in British political life. With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast! primetimepod.com [email protected] Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast Bluesky: @primetimepod.bsky.social Stock media provided by ScandiFex/ Pon…
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225. Bashar Al-Assad – Syria (2000-24)
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Iain Dale talks to former Conservative MP Brooks Newmark about the rule of the Syrian dictator who eventually fled to exile in Moscow. Brooks met Assad on nine occasions.
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Prime Minister's Questions - 19 Nov 2025
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Prime Minister's Questions - 19 Nov 2025 by UK ParliamentPor UK Parliament
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9.2 - William Pitt the Elder, 1st Earl of Chatham (Part 2)
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"My Lord, I am sure I can save this country, and no one else can." Britain was losing the Seven Years War and the Duke of Newcastle seemed powerless to stop it. William Pitt had been drummed out of government once, but the mobs in the street still cried out his name. No one had more faith in his abilities than Pitt himself, but could the Great Comm…
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Prime Minister's Questions - 12 Nov 2025
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Parades, carriage rides, marching bands, and whispered conversations over dinner. What are State Visits, who arranges them, and what happens on one? With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast primetimepod.com [email protected] Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast Bluesky: @primetimepod.bsky.social Stock media provided by ScandiFex…
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Prime Minister's Questions - 5 Nov 2025
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Prime 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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In this episode, we explore the remarkable career of William Pitt the Younger — the man who became Britain’s youngest-ever Prime Minister at just twenty-four. Brilliant, determined, and often solitary, Pitt steered the country through political upheaval, economic reform, and the first battles against Revolutionary France. We’ll look at how he rose …
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224. Josef Stalin - Soviet Union (1924-53)
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Iain Daie talks to Lewis Goodall about the life and brutal rule of the man who ruled the Soviet Union for close on three decades. Buy a signed copy of THE DICTATORS here https://www.politicos.co.uk/products/the-dictators-a-warning-from-history-edited-by-iain-dale-signe-copy-coming-in-2024 Buy a signed copy of THE PRIME MINISTERS here https://www.po…
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A third episode for examining the Right Hon. William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, and for connected purposes. This is our final episode for Pitt the Elder, featuring his actual premiership, later life, and review. With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast primetimepod.com [email protected] Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast Blues…
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223. Hendrik Verwoerd - South Africa (1958-1966)
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Iain Dale talks to Simon marks about the Father of apartheid in South Africa.
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Italian Unification - Part 2 (Feat. Marco Cappelli of Storia d'Italia)
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At Cavour's death, the dream of a united Italy was still incomplete: Rome and Venice remained outside the newly formed Italian Kingdom. Garibaldi cried out for Rome, but it would take the rise of one empire and the fall of another before the ancient Aurelian walls fell and Italy was whole once again. Featuring Marco Cappelli from Storia d'Italia as…
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Prime Minister's Questions - 22 October 2025
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222. Napoleon Bonaparte – France (1799-1814, 1815)
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Iain Dale talks to political historian Alex Puffette about the French Emperor who is one of the most famous dictators in world history. Buy a signed copy of THE DICTATORS here https://www.politicos.co.uk/products/the-dictators-a-warning-from-history-edited-by-iain-dale-signe-copy-coming-in-2024 Buy a signed copy of THE PRIME MINISTERS here https://…
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An October 17th episode for celebrating Wilkes’ 300th Birthday. Here's our top 10 favourite facts about John Wilkes, whom you may remember from George Grenville Pt 2, and whose story on our podcast is not yet complete. With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast primetimepod.com [email protected] Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cas…
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Prime Minister's Questions - 15 October 2025
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Join us on the latest episode of the British Prime Ministers, On this edition we discusss the life and career William Cavendish Bentick the 3rd Duke of Portland
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A second episode for examining the Right Hon. William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, and for connected purposes. This is our second of three episodes for Pitt the Elder, featuring Pitt's leadership during the Seven Years War. Edited by Roberto Toro of Grand Embassy Productions With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast primetimepod.com rightho…
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Iain Dale talks to Justin King about the Eritrean dictator Isaias Afwerki, who is now 79, but has clung to power for more than 30 years.
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220. Saddam Hussein – Iraq (1979-2003)
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Iain Dale talks to Nadhim Zahawi about the brutal rule of Saddam Hussein in Iraq. Nadhim spent the first 11 years of his life living under Saddam before his family left Iraq for the UK Buy a signed copy of THE DICTATORS here https://www.politicos.co.uk/products/the-dictators-a-warning-from-history-edited-by-iain-dale-signe-copy-coming-in-2024 Buy a…
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On this episode we take a look at the life and times of British prime minister William Petty the 2nd Earl of Shelbourne. Like comment and subcribe and share with others who have a love for all things historyPor neil funnell
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