60 acast.com Prime Time Prime Ministers https://shows.acast.com/prime-time en John Austin Prime Minister, Parliament, Government The Prime Team Ranking Prime Ministers, one podcast at a time 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.


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]]> false John Austin righthonwriteoff@gmail.com 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 prime-time serial https://assets.pippa.io/shows/653ea7e718e0ae0011188604/1767624024818-d59083db-c4e6-4e1e-97cb-19eddbe82198.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/prime-time Prime Time Prime Ministers 14c. Lord North (Pt 3) 14c. Lord North (Pt 3) Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:30:00 GMT 55:06 69cd93e61ada36b7ad38aac3 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-14 69cd93e61ada36b7ad38aac3 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 pm14c The American War of Independence full A third episode for examining The Honourable Frederick North, referred to as Lord North by courtesy; and for connected purposes.

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]]> A third episode for examining The Honourable Frederick North, referred to as Lord North by courtesy; and for connected purposes.

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]]> Tudoriferous Special: Parliament under Henry VII Tudoriferous Special: Parliament under Henry VII Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:30:00 GMT 1:14:51 69c70b4e88f1e891328bcf9c false https://shows.acast.com/prime-time/episodes/tudoriferous-special 69c70b4e88f1e891328bcf9c 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 tudoriferous-special full Prime Time & Tudoriferous Podcasts have joined forces to talk about Parliament in the time of Henry VII, and before, and maybe a bit after!


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]]> Prime Time & Tudoriferous Podcasts have joined forces to talk about Parliament in the time of Henry VII, and before, and maybe a bit after!


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]]> 14b. Lord North (Pt 2) 14b. Lord North (Pt 2) Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:30:00 GMT 57:19 69b34c1600294d4abc407415 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-14 69b34c1600294d4abc407415 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 pm14b North reaches the top full A second episode for examining The Honourable Frederick North, referred to as Lord North by courtesy; and for connected purposes.

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]]> A second episode for examining The Honourable Frederick North, referred to as Lord North by courtesy; and for connected purposes.

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]]> 14a. Lord North (Pt 1) 14a. Lord North (Pt 1) Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:30:00 GMT 55:12 69977fe7e1d87731192ec4b8 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-14 69977fe7e1d87731192ec4b8 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 pm14a An Introduction to Blubbery North full An episode for examining The Honourable Frederick North, referred to as Lord North by courtesy; and for connected purposes.

This is our first of four episodes for Lord North, in which we cover his early life, scurrilous rumours surrounding his parentage, and the first steps of his political career.


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]]> An episode for examining The Honourable Frederick North, referred to as Lord North by courtesy; and for connected purposes.

This is our first of four episodes for Lord North, in which we cover his early life, scurrilous rumours surrounding his parentage, and the first steps of his political career.


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]]> Prime Cuts: Defections Prime Cuts: Defections Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:30:00 GMT 42:26 6983cbc31976ad1237f7c5de false https://shows.acast.com/prime-time/episodes/prime-cuts-defections 6983cbc31976ad1237f7c5de 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 prime-cuts-defections Why did the politician cross the floor? full We talk about what happens when an MP changes party, and how it's surprisingly rare and difficult for them to turn their backs on everyone they know and everything they've ever stood for.


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]]> We talk about what happens when an MP changes party, and how it's surprisingly rare and difficult for them to turn their backs on everyone they know and everything they've ever stood for.


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]]> LQD: Lord Hervey Pt 1 - Patreon Special LQD: Lord Hervey Pt 1 - Patreon Special Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:30:00 GMT 31:23 696eb43fc9b14af5c7d75eb8 false https://shows.acast.com/prime-time/episodes/lqd-lord-hervey-pt-1-patreon-special 696eb43fc9b14af5c7d75eb8 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 lqd-lord-hervey-pt-1-patreon-special Curvy Hervey makes a scene full Meet the man whose memoirs were so lurid, they were censored for a century. The 'excessively handsome' Lord Hervey has appeared in the background of our narrative, but now it's his time to shine. This is part 1 of 2, with the second part being on our Patreon. Find out more at primetimepod.com/support


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]]> Meet the man whose memoirs were so lurid, they were censored for a century. The 'excessively handsome' Lord Hervey has appeared in the background of our narrative, but now it's his time to shine. This is part 1 of 2, with the second part being on our Patreon. Find out more at primetimepod.com/support


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]]> 13b. The Duke of Grafton (Pt 2) 13b. The Duke of Grafton (Pt 2) Wed, 07 Jan 2026 05:30:00 GMT 50:21 695da152d1ba84fb8f238ee0 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-13 695da152d1ba84fb8f238ee0 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 pm13b full A second episode for examining Augustus Henry Fitzroy, 3rd Duke of Grafton; and for connected purposes.

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]]> A second episode for examining Augustus Henry Fitzroy, 3rd Duke of Grafton; and for connected purposes.

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]]> Prime Christmas: A Very Georgian Christmas Prime Christmas: A Very Georgian Christmas Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:30:00 GMT 54:43 694b39bf30165a956de668ef false https://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/christmas-2 694b39bf30165a956de668ef 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 prime-christmas-a-very-georgian-christmas What was Christmas with the Georgians like? full A Christmas special & quiz for exploring what the Georgians got up to at Christmas.


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]]> A Christmas special & quiz for exploring what the Georgians got up to at Christmas.


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]]> 13a. The Duke of Grafton (Pt 1) 13a. The Duke of Grafton (Pt 1) Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:30:00 GMT 45:42 693a06dba9d003889c1931d7 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-13 693a06dba9d003889c1931d7 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 pm13a A Good Heir Day full An episode for examining Augustus Henry Fitzroy, 3rd Duke of Grafton; and for connected purposes.

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]]> An episode for examining Augustus Henry Fitzroy, 3rd Duke of Grafton; and for connected purposes.

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]]> Prime Cuts: Boxes Prime Cuts: Boxes Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT 34:22 69237d4dc367efee96ca3f77 false https://shows.acast.com/prime-time/episodes/prime-cuts-boxes 69237d4dc367efee96ca3f77 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 prime-cuts-boxes full Fancy briefcases and parliamentary lecterns: the unusual story of how special boxes play a surprisingly iconic role in British political life.


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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.


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]]> Prime Cuts: State Visits Prime Cuts: State Visits Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:30:00 GMT 30:25 691378b47728b8766cffc2b1 false https://shows.acast.com/prime-time/episodes/prime-cuts-state-visits 691378b47728b8766cffc2b1 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 prime-cuts-state-visits full Parades, carriage rides, marching bands, and whispered conversations over dinner. What are State Visits, who arranges them, and what happens on one?


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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?


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]]> 12c. Pitt the Elder (Pt 3) 12c. Pitt the Elder (Pt 3) Tue, 28 Oct 2025 05:30:00 GMT 1:02:45 68fe8b0571a7e8ab348c2920 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-12 68fe8b0571a7e8ab348c2920 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 pm12c full A third episode for examining the Right Hon. William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, and for connected purposes.

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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.


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]]> Special Episode: John Wilkes Special Episode: John Wilkes Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:30:00 GMT 52:37 68f134f6a17170c2a9d6c922 false https://shows.acast.com/prime-time/episodes/john-wilkes 68f134f6a17170c2a9d6c922 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 john-wilkes full 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.


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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.


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]]> 12b. Pitt the Elder (Pt 2) 12b. Pitt the Elder (Pt 2) Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:30:00 GMT 1:07:14 68e446c6d17b81f34612a66e false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-12 68e446c6d17b81f34612a66e 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 12b-pitt-the-elder-pt-2 Pitted Against the French full A second episode for examining the Right Hon. William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, and for connected purposes.

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]]> A second episode for examining the Right Hon. William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, and for connected purposes.

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]]> 12a. Pitt the Elder (Pt 1) 12a. Pitt the Elder (Pt 1) Tue, 23 Sep 2025 04:30:00 GMT 59:47 68d1d4a77d53f4238e6d09e4 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-12 68d1d4a77d53f4238e6d09e4 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 pm-12 A Man of Many Contradictions full An episode for examining the Right Hon. William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, and for connected purposes.

This is our first of three episodes for Pitt the Elder, featuring his ancestry, early life, and first forays into politics.


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]]> An episode for examining the Right Hon. William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, and for connected purposes.

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]]> Prime Cuts: Rotten Boroughs Prime Cuts: Rotten Boroughs Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT 31:04 68bece2e7abbb2dcacf2665a false https://shows.acast.com/prime-time/episodes/prime-cuts-rotten-boroughs 68bece2e7abbb2dcacf2665a 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 prime-cuts-rotten-boroughs full The "rotten boroughs" were one of the most infamous corruptions in British political history, allowing MPs to be elected by tiny numbers of people, often under the control of wealthy local landowners, or even the government itself. In this episode, we look at their history and some of their sillier stories, as well as some of the other types of now-abolished constituencies.


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]]> The "rotten boroughs" were one of the most infamous corruptions in British political history, allowing MPs to be elected by tiny numbers of people, often under the control of wealthy local landowners, or even the government itself. In this episode, we look at their history and some of their sillier stories, as well as some of the other types of now-abolished constituencies.


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]]> Special Episode: Edmund Burke Special Episode: Edmund Burke Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT 42:47 68ac785d73bf5b6298011cfc false https://shows.acast.com/prime-time/episodes/prime-cuts-edmund-burke 68ac785d73bf5b6298011cfc 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 prime-cuts-edmund-burke full Although serving as Lord Rockingham's political secretary, Edmund Burke made a name for himself not in politics, but in his thinking. In this episode, we take a look at the lasting intellectual legacy of one of Britain's most important political philosophers.


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]]> Although serving as Lord Rockingham's political secretary, Edmund Burke made a name for himself not in politics, but in his thinking. In this episode, we take a look at the lasting intellectual legacy of one of Britain's most important political philosophers.


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]]> 11b. Lord Rockingham (Pt 2) 11b. Lord Rockingham (Pt 2) Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:30:00 GMT 49:43 68990adbc6d7c56cda39c1d4 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-11 68990adbc6d7c56cda39c1d4 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 11b-lord-rockingham-pt-2 The Ascot Administration full A second episode for examining the Most Hon. Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham, Viscount Higham, Earl of Malton and for connected purposes. This is our second of three episodes for Lord Rockingham, featuring his first stint as Prime Minister.


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]]> A second episode for examining the Most Hon. Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham, Viscount Higham, Earl of Malton and for connected purposes. This is our second of three episodes for Lord Rockingham, featuring his first stint as Prime Minister.


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]]> 11a. Lord Rockingham (Pt 1) 11a. Lord Rockingham (Pt 1) Tue, 29 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT 59:59 6883b2d2e0a86cc3ab1209e1 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-11 6883b2d2e0a86cc3ab1209e1 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 rockingham-1 A Yorkshire Youth full An episode for examining the Most Hon. Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham, Viscount Higham, Earl of Malton and for connected purposes. This is our first of three episodes for Lord Rockingham, featuring the escapades of his youth and his early adulthood.


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]]> An episode for examining the Most Hon. Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham, Viscount Higham, Earl of Malton and for connected purposes. This is our first of three episodes for Lord Rockingham, featuring the escapades of his youth and his early adulthood.


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]]> <![CDATA[Prime Cuts: "Deception in the Lobbies"]]> Mon, 23 Jun 2025 23:17:53 GMT 27:04 6859e0a11776394d13196201 false https://shows.acast.com/prime-time/episodes/deception-in-the-lobbies 6859e0a11776394d13196201 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 deception-in-the-lobbies Our presentation from Intelligent Speech 2025 full Sometimes lobbying goes very wrong - and sometimes that was the plan all along. We’re exploring some of the weird and wonderful ways people have tried to circumvent parliament democracy in the voting lobbies.


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]]> Sometimes lobbying goes very wrong - and sometimes that was the plan all along. We’re exploring some of the weird and wonderful ways people have tried to circumvent parliament democracy in the voting lobbies.


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]]> Trans-Atlantic Special (Part 2) Trans-Atlantic Special (Part 2) Sat, 17 May 2025 00:01:00 GMT 33:19 6827c193e8a66fad6d08cdf3 false https://shows.acast.com/prime-time/episodes/trans-atlantic-special 6827c193e8a66fad6d08cdf3 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 trans-atlantic-special Head over to Prime Factors Podcast for Part 1 full Prime Time and Prime Factors, united at last! Join John, Rob, Abram, and Joe as they look back at the first forty years of British Prime Ministers, answer some quiz questions, and have a great time.


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]]> Prime Time and Prime Factors, united at last! Join John, Rob, Abram, and Joe as they look back at the first forty years of British Prime Ministers, answer some quiz questions, and have a great time.


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]]> 10b. The Duke of Cumberland (Pt 2) 10b. The Duke of Cumberland (Pt 2) Wed, 14 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT 1:20:18 6823c1ad75c05d72cf77098a false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-10 6823c1ad75c05d72cf77098a 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 10b-the-duke-of-cumberland-pt-2 How the Sausage is Made full A second episode for examining Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, and for connected purposes. This is our second of two episodes for the Duke of Cumberland, featuring the latter part of his life and his political career.


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]]> 10a. The Duke of Cumberland (Pt 1) 10a. The Duke of Cumberland (Pt 1) Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:57:51 GMT 39:26 680b78bd782e0df97bce1a82 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-10 680b78bd782e0df97bce1a82 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 10a-the-duke-of-cumberland-pt-1 full An episode for examining Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, and for connected purposes. This is our first of two episodes for the Duke of Cumberland, featuring his early military career.


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]]> An episode for examining Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, and for connected purposes. This is our first of two episodes for the Duke of Cumberland, featuring his early military career.


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]]> Special Episode: Joseph Green Special Episode: Joseph Green Tue, 01 Apr 2025 05:30:00 GMT 59:35 67eb13d002e789100f231c1d false https://shows.acast.com/prime-time/episodes/joseph-green 67eb13d002e789100f231c1d 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 joseph-green Who could forget this (acting) Prime Minister? full This April, we're examining Joseph Green, MP for Hartley Dale and Acting Prime Minister during a much-forgotten crisis in 2006.


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]]> This April, we're examining Joseph Green, MP for Hartley Dale and Acting Prime Minister during a much-forgotten crisis in 2006.


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]]> 9c. George Grenville (Pt 3) 9c. George Grenville (Pt 3) Mon, 10 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT 59:28 67ce1dfdbaaeff02dc78caeb false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-9 67ce1dfdbaaeff02dc78caeb 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 george-grenville-pt-3 Will Grenville finally have his day in the sun? full 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.


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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.


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]]> 9b. George Grenville (Pt 2) 9b. George Grenville (Pt 2) Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:06:47 GMT 41:53 67b89685c665638d4759afad false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-9 67b89685c665638d4759afad 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 9b-george-grenville-pt-2 Sedition, Seances and Smut! full 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.


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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.


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]]> 9a. George Grenville (Pt 1) 9a. George Grenville (Pt 1) Thu, 06 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT 55:14 67a3caea33bffa4af0e9639f false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-9 67a3caea33bffa4af0e9639f 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 george-grenville-pt-1 The Gentle Shepard must choose between friend and family full 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.


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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.


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]]> Prime Cuts: The Order of the Garter Prime Cuts: The Order of the Garter Tue, 04 Feb 2025 06:00:00 GMT 34:16 67a13d32f0aed667c525046c false https://shows.acast.com/prime-time/episodes/prime-cuts-the-order-of-the-garter 67a13d32f0aed667c525046c 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 prime-cuts-the-order-of-the-garter A closer look at the unusual item of clothing that all our PMs want to get their hands (or legs) on... full 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?

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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?

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]]> 8b. Lord Bute (Pt 2) 8b. Lord Bute (Pt 2) Fri, 10 Jan 2025 06:30:00 GMT 1:01:52 67805c50e83bfb002d1c812d false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-8 67805c50e83bfb002d1c812d 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 bute-pt-2 The Great Scot in his Prime full 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.


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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.


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]]> Special Episode: Guy Fawkes Special Episode: Guy Fawkes Thu, 05 Dec 2024 06:00:53 GMT 1:38:15 6750e94757aa3cdaf35a87c8 false https://shows.acast.com/prime-time/episodes/guy-fawkes 6750e94757aa3cdaf35a87c8 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 guy-fawkes Remember, remember the fifth of November; the gunpowder treason and plot. full To celebrate our Prime Time turning one year old we're learning about Guy Fawkes, Bonfire Night, and the 5th November.


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]]> To celebrate our Prime Time turning one year old we're learning about Guy Fawkes, Bonfire Night, and the 5th November.


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]]> 8a. Lord Bute (Pt 1) 8a. Lord Bute (Pt 1) Tue, 05 Nov 2024 20:16:06 GMT 55:39 672a7cb2743b21a6144e9378 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-8 672a7cb2743b21a6144e9378 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 bute-pt-1 full An episode for examining John Stuart, Third Earl of Bute, and for connected purposes. This is our first of two episodes for Lord Bute, covering his weird and wonderful arrival on the social scene, including a chance encounter at the races and amateur theatricals, with a brief excursion into Scottish Economics.


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]]> An episode for examining John Stuart, Third Earl of Bute, and for connected purposes. This is our first of two episodes for Lord Bute, covering his weird and wonderful arrival on the social scene, including a chance encounter at the races and amateur theatricals, with a brief excursion into Scottish Economics.


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]]> 7. Lord Waldegrave 7. Lord Waldegrave Thu, 29 Aug 2024 05:20:15 GMT 59:36 66cf8b75d18488679c18f742 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-7 66cf8b75d18488679c18f742 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 waldegrave The tasty filling in our triple-prime-ministerial sandwich full An episode for examining James Waldegrave, Second Earl Waldegrave, and for connected purposes.


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]]> Election Special 9: The Handover Election Special 9: The Handover Thu, 11 Jul 2024 05:00:52 GMT 30:27 668ed41c42838c26fca0a197 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/election 668ed41c42838c26fca0a197 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 election-special-9-the-handover full It's Episode 9 of our "Election Special" series, and we're looking at how a defeated government departs and a victorious new Prime Minister arrives in Downing Street. Listen to find out how the lightning-fast transition of power happens in the UK.


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]]> Election Special 8: Polling Day and Election Night Election Special 8: Polling Day and Election Night Thu, 04 Jul 2024 06:00:52 GMT 36:07 6685a37ae091a56d49ba70f2 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/election 6685a37ae091a56d49ba70f2 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 election-special-8-polling-day-and-election-night full It's Episode 8 of our "Election Special" series, and we're looking at polling day itself. What happens at polling stations across the country and how are ballot papers (and the unusual things sometimes written on them) counted? Also, find out the result of our own Kess v John election!


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]]> Election Special 7: The political campaign Election Special 7: The political campaign Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:47:20 GMT 38:37 668412c404b201dd34f79b69 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/election 668412c404b201dd34f79b69 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 election-special-7-governing-during-a-campaign What do all these wannabe MPs get up to during a campaign? full It's Episode 7 of our "Election Special" series, and we're looking at what candidates get up to during a campaign, both locally and nationally. What do they do, how do they do it, and how much can they spend?


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]]> Election Special 6: Governing during a campaign Election Special 6: Governing during a campaign Sat, 29 Jun 2024 05:00:37 GMT 20:24 667f39e47f0a257a237f81e8 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/election 667f39e47f0a257a237f81e8 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 election-special-6-governing-during-a-campaign full It's Episode 6 of our "Election Special" series, and we're looking at what the government gets up to whilst the election campaign happens.


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]]> 6. The Duke of Devonshire 6. The Duke of Devonshire Mon, 24 Jun 2024 05:00:04 GMT 52:44 66785924b38fec0011b97120 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-6 66785924b38fec0011b97120 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 devonshire The reluctant stand-in full An episode for examining William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire; and for connected purposes.


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]]> Election Special 5: Dissolution Election Special 5: Dissolution Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:02:29 GMT 22:02 6671a159660cbf1abc6acbe1 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/election 6671a159660cbf1abc6acbe1 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 election-special-dissolution The final (we promise) stage of ending one Parliament, and calling another full It's Episode 5 of our "Election Special" series, and we're *finally* getting to how the election actually gets started.


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]]> Election Special 4: Prorogation Election Special 4: Prorogation Fri, 14 Jun 2024 05:00:21 GMT 25:35 666b799e899a1b0012e56cfd false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/election 666b799e899a1b0012e56cfd 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 election-special-4-prorogation The next stage of Parliament bringing itself to a close before the election. full Parliament brings itself to a close with an ancient and intricate ceremony involving a lot of hats. No, really.


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]]> Election Special 3: Calling the election Election Special 3: Calling the election Fri, 07 Jun 2024 05:00:47 GMT 22:40 665d9e406ab96c0013e05564 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/election 665d9e406ab96c0013e05564 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 election-special-3-calling-the-election full A look at how the PM decides to call an election, how we are told about it, and the frantic rush in Parliament to get ready for it.


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]]> Election Special 2: Selection Election Special 2: Selection Thu, 30 May 2024 05:00:16 GMT 25:05 6657476def005900122f3a00 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/election 6657476def005900122f3a00 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 election-special-2-selection Next in the series - how do parties chose their candidates? full A look at the competitive and secretive process of getting your party to select you as a candidate... often before an election is even called!


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]]> LQD: Sarah Churchill (Pt 1) - Patreon Special LQD: Sarah Churchill (Pt 1) - Patreon Special Tue, 28 May 2024 05:00:08 GMT 58:11 6654b404bcc0a700124a7c8a false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/sarah-churchill 6654b404bcc0a700124a7c8a 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 sarah-churchill Our first Lady of Quality and Distinction full Before Robert Walpole, there was Sarah Churchill. Escape artist extraordinaire, controversial figure, possible lover of Queen Anne... Sarah was up to her proverbial elbows in the mucky politics of the turn of the 18th Century. Listen in to find out just everyone who ever met her fell into deep love (or deep hatred) with her.


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]]> Election Special 1: Boundaries Election Special 1: Boundaries Fri, 24 May 2024 18:11:55 GMT 28:04 6650d86bc08524001220f031 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/election 6650d86bc08524001220f031 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 election-special-1-boundaries Our first election episode - who draws the maps? full A first look at all things election. This time... what are constituencies and where do they come from?


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]]> Prime Cuts: How laws are made Prime Cuts: How laws are made Sat, 13 Apr 2024 14:34:14 GMT 39:48 661a97e550662f0017200f52 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pc-8 661a97e550662f0017200f52 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 prime-cuts-how-laws-are-made A look at how laws are made in the UK full A look at how laws are made in the British Parliament - including wigs, Norman French, ribbons, and table tennis... or something like that...


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]]> 5b. The Duke of Newcastle (Pt 2) 5b. The Duke of Newcastle (Pt 2) Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:30:18 GMT 49:04 65f77d13a0626800177d5914 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-5 65f77d13a0626800177d5914 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 newcastle-pt-2 How many titles can the Duke of Newcastle accrue? full A second episode for examining Thomas Pelham, Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Marquess of Clare, Earl of Clare, Viscount Haughton, Baron Pelham of Laughton, Baron Pelham of Stanmer, the brother of Henry Pelham; and for connected purposes. This is our second of two episodes for the Duke of Newcastle, covering his later life, second Premiership, and our review of him.


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]]> A second episode for examining Thomas Pelham, Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Marquess of Clare, Earl of Clare, Viscount Haughton, Baron Pelham of Laughton, Baron Pelham of Stanmer, the brother of Henry Pelham; and for connected purposes. This is our second of two episodes for the Duke of Newcastle, covering his later life, second Premiership, and our review of him.


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]]> 5a. The Duke of Newcastle (Pt 1) 5a. The Duke of Newcastle (Pt 1) Sat, 24 Feb 2024 06:30:00 GMT 54:52 65d93da52e226d0017c32f25 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-5 65d93da52e226d0017c32f25 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 newcastle-pt-1 The Bigger Brother, also known as Hubble-Bubble! full An episode for examining Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne, the brother of Henry Pelham; and for connected purposes. This is our first of two episodes for the Duke of Newcastle, covering his early life, partnership with his brother, and first Premiership.


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]]> Prime Cuts: Scoring! Prime Cuts: Scoring! Thu, 15 Feb 2024 06:30:23 GMT 41:18 65cc933eac7c890018ec46f6 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pc-6 65cc933eac7c890018ec46f6 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 prime-cuts-scoring full A detailed explanation of the scoring system we use on this podcast to assess Prime Ministers, and what's behind each of the categories of Prime & Premiership, Life & Legacy, Sin & Sincerity, Majority, Tenure, and all the individual Prestige Points.


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]]> Prime Cuts: Division! Prime Cuts: Division! Thu, 08 Feb 2024 06:30:58 GMT 20:54 65c562d0e0bb9b00171ec30a false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pc-5 65c562d0e0bb9b00171ec30a 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 prime-cuts-division How voting works in the British Parliament full This episode is all about voting, but not how we vote; it's about how members of Parliament vote when it’s time to decide whether to approve a law. So get ready for the high-octane, seat-of-your-pants thrill ride that is voting procedures. It is actually a little more silly and interest than you think. 


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]]> 4. Lord Bath 4. Lord Bath Fri, 26 Jan 2024 07:00:44 GMT 58:36 65b2f41b46ab6c0016861b8a false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-4 65b2f41b46ab6c0016861b8a 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 4-lord-bath full An episode for examining William Pulteney, 1st Earl of Bath, one of the two most insignificant fellows in England; and for connected purposes.


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]]> Prime Cuts: Honours Lists Prime Cuts: Honours Lists Thu, 11 Jan 2024 06:00:48 GMT 20:02 659f2c4060548c001838b26d false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pc-4 659f2c4060548c001838b26d 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 prime-cuts-honours-lists full In this episode, we discuss honours lists - what they are for, when they are issued, and why (like busses), two of them have come along at once.


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]]> Prime Christmas (Pt 2): David from “Love Actually” Prime Christmas (Pt 2): David from “Love Actually” Sun, 24 Dec 2023 06:00:52 GMT 33:08 658703850a73eb00158d7d85 false https://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/christmas-1 658703850a73eb00158d7d85 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 prime-christmas-pt-2-david-from-love-actually full A second Christmas special for exploring the premiership of Britain's favourite and most Hugh Grant-y prime minister; and for connected purposes.


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]]> Prime Christmas (Pt 1): David from “Love Actually” Prime Christmas (Pt 1): David from “Love Actually” Thu, 21 Dec 2023 05:00:36 GMT 46:06 658330f740047000174f029c false https://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/christmas-1 658330f740047000174f029c 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 christmas-special-david-the-prime-minister-from-love-actuall A look at the life and times of our first fictional (yet festive) prime minister full A Christmas special for exploring the premiership of Britain's favourite and most Hugh Grant-y prime minister; and for connected purposes.


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]]> 3b. Henry Pelham (Pt 2) 3b. Henry Pelham (Pt 2) Thu, 14 Dec 2023 16:44:26 GMT 49:41 657b30e805d7fa00164709a8 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-3 657b30e805d7fa00164709a8 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 henry-pelham-pt-2 full A second episode for exploring the Hon. Henry Pelham, Walpole’s protégé; and for connected purposes. This is our second of two episodes for Henry Pelham. We talk about his time at the top, and pass judgement on his performance.


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]]> 3a. Henry Pelham (Pt 1) 3a. Henry Pelham (Pt 1) Thu, 07 Dec 2023 06:30:11 GMT 38:18 65710288d2951200125ca403 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-3 65710288d2951200125ca403 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 henry-pelham-pt-1 A little brother with big ambitions full An episode for examining the Hon. Henry Pelham, Walpole’s protégé; and for connected purposes. This is our first of two episodes for Henry Pelham. We go over his background and early days in politics.


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]]> Prime Cuts: Parliament Prime Cuts: Parliament Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:00:36 GMT 30:49 65692052b44b8f0012f62be5 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pc-3 65692052b44b8f0012f62be5 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 prime-cuts-parliament A look at the history and development of Parliament over the centuries full In this episode, we take a look at the history of Parliament and the huge changes and developments over the centuries to get from the Anglo-Saxon witans to our 21st Century legislature.


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]]> 2. Lord Wilmington 2. Lord Wilmington Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:36:03 GMT 44:39 65607c92a0ec7100125307c1 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-2 65607c92a0ec7100125307c1 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 2-lord-wilmington full An episode for examining Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington, the favourite nonentity of George II; and for connected purposes.


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]]> Prime Cuts: David Cameron appointed Foreign Secretary Prime Cuts: David Cameron appointed Foreign Secretary Sat, 18 Nov 2023 20:35:56 GMT 17:49 6559202c0418cd0012a70cda false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pc-2 6559202c0418cd0012a70cda 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 prime-cuts-david-cameron-appointed-foreign-secretary full In this episode, we take a look at the constitutional and historical issues surrounding David Cameron's appointment as Foreign Secretary.


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]]> 1. Robert Walpole 1. Robert Walpole Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:03:38 GMT 1:29:41 6553fc3c633f520012f4ff4f false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-1 6553fc3c633f520012f4ff4f 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 robert-walpole full An episode exploring the rise and fall of Robert Walpole, Britain’s first and longest-serving Prime Minister; and for connected purposes.


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]]> Prime Cuts: What is a Prime Minister? Prime Cuts: What is a Prime Minister? Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:24:43 GMT 38:44 6544e68bc9f8f80011cf0103 false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pc-1 6544e68bc9f8f80011cf0103 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 prime-cuts-what-is-a-prime-minister An introduction to British prime ministers, their purpose, and their powers full In this episode, we examine how prime ministers enter and leave office, and what they do whilst they're there.


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]]> 0. Primaeval Politics 0. Primaeval Politics Sun, 29 Oct 2023 19:14:30 GMT 1:27:15 653eabd904ed95001277dace false http://www.primetimepod.com/episodes/pm-0 653eabd904ed95001277dace 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 primaeval-politics A thousand-year introduction to British politics full Starting with the 7th Century Saxons and ending with the Glorious Revolution of 1688, this episode is a quick primer on the pre-history of British politics.


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]]> Prime Time: Trailer Prime Time: Trailer Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:00:10 GMT 0:59 657b30d547124c0016c43927 false https://shows.acast.com/prime-time/episodes/prime-time-trailer 657b30d547124c0016c43927 653ea7e718e0ae0011188604 prime-time-trailer trailer A brief introduction to our podcast. If you like what you hear, please continue embarking on this journey with us through hundreds of years of British politics. We'll keep it light, we promise.


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