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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. righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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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Audio recordings of the complete prime minister’s questions sessions from the House of Commons
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Prime Minister's Questions - 17 April 2024
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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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148. King Stephen (1135-54)
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Iain Dale talks to political historian Robert Waller about the life and reign of King StephenKirjoittanut Global
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Prime Cuts: How laws are made
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A look at how laws are made in the British Parliament - including wigs, Norman French, ribbons, and table tennis... or something like that... primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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147. Harthacnut (1040-42)
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Iain Dale and David Walsh discuss the life and brief reign of Harthacnut, who ruled for only two years in the middle of the eleventh centuryKirjoittanut Global
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Iain Dale talks to journalist and broadcaster Sue Cameron about the life and reign of the King who tried to hold back the tide. Or did he? Listen and find out!Kirjoittanut Global
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145. Charles II (1660-85)
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Iain Dale talks to historian Charlotte White about the restoration of the monarchy after the resignation of Richard Cromwell, and the reign of King Charles II.Kirjoittanut Global
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Prime Minister's Questions - 20 March 2024
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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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5b. The Duke of Newcastle (Pt 2)
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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 Newcast…
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144. Edward II (1307-1327)
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Iain Dale discusses the controversial reign of King Edward II with political historian Nigel Fletcher and they try to work out if some of the stories about Edward are real or based on myth, including the fact he allegedly died from having a red hot poker shoved up where the sun doesn’t shine!Kirjoittanut Global
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Prime Minister's Questions - 13 March 2024
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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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143. Henry VII (1457-1509)
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Iain Dale talks to Tudor historian Nathen Amin about a monarch who is largely forgotten but undeservedly so. Henry VII’s memory is eclipsed by his son – he of the six wives, but he deserves to be better remembered than he is, as Nathem explains.Kirjoittanut Global
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Prime Minister's Questions - 6 March 2024
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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 Newsagents podcast presenter Lewis Goodall about the life and reign of the first Hanoverian king, George I.Kirjoittanut Global
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Prime Minister's Questions - 28 February 2024
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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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Shadow cabinet minister and political biographer Nick Thomas-Symonds talks to Iain Dale about the life and failures of the reign of King JohnKirjoittanut Global
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5a. The Duke of Newcastle (Pt 1)
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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. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acas…
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Prime Cuts: What's happening with Mr Speaker?
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This emergency episode takes a closer look at the dramatic Parliamentary events of last week - controversy, politics, and the Speaker's job hanging in the balance. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Prime Minister's Questions - 21 February 2024
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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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140. Alfred the Great (871-899)
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Iain Dale talks to Conservative MP and historian Alex Burghart MP about the reign of the man who many claim to be the first King of England, Alfred the Great.Kirjoittanut Global
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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. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…
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Iain Dale discusses the life and very brief reign of King Edward V with historian and former MP, Chis Skidmore.Kirjoittanut Global
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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. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @p…
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Prime Minister's Questions - 7 February 2024
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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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138. William the Conqueror (1066-1087)
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Iain Dale talks to military historian Peter Caddick-Adams about the Norman invasion of 1066 and the reign of the first Norman king, William IKirjoittanut Global
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Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 31 January 2024
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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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137. Oliver Cromwell (1653-58)
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Iain Dale talks to historian Miranda Malins about the life of Oliver Cromwell who became Lord Protector of England during the Protectorate.Kirjoittanut Global
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An episode for examining William Pulteney, 1st Earl of Bath, one of the two most insignificant fellows in England; and for connected purposes. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 24 January 2024
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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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136. Henry VI (1421-1471)
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Iain Dale speaks to historian Josh Provan about the 50 year reign of King Henry VIKirjoittanut Global
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Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 17 January 2024
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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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135. Henry VIII (1509-47)
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Iain Dale talks to Tudor expert Dr David David Starkey about the life and reign of one of Britain’s greatest, and most notorious monarchs, Henry VIII.Kirjoittanut Global
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Prime Cuts: Honours Lists
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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. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 10 January 2024
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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 The ‘I’ Newspaper’s Hugo Gye about the life and brief reign of King Eadwig, who is best known for allegedly having a threesome on his wedding night with his new wife and his new mother in law.Kirjoittanut Global
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133. Edward IV (1461-70, 1470-83)
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Iain Dale talks to historian Charlotte Gauthier about the life and two reigns of King Edward IV.Kirjoittanut Global
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132. Victoria (1837-1901)
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Iain Dale talks to co-presenter of the History Hack podcast Alex Churchill about the life and reign of Queen VictoriaKirjoittanut Global
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Prime Christmas (Pt 2): David from “Love Actually”
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A second Christmas special for exploring the premiership of Britain's favourite and most Hugh Grant-y prime minister; and for connected purposes. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Prime Christmas (Pt 1): David from “Love Actually”
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A Christmas special for exploring the premiership of Britain's favourite and most Hugh Grant-y prime minister; and for connected purposes. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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131. William III & Mary II (1689 - 1702)
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Iain Dale talks to Conservative MP Bim Afolami about the reign of William of Orange and Queen Mary.Kirjoittanut Global
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