Parhaat Prime Ministers Podcastit (2024)

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Prime Minister's Questions - 20 November 2024 38:09

4d ago38:09

38:09

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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177. Aethelstan (924-939) 43:06

6d ago43:06

43:06

Iain Dale talks to historian Michael Wood about the life and reign of one of England’s greatest and most significant monarchs, who was instrumental in founding what we now call England.Kirjoittanut Global

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8a. Lord Bute (Pt 1) 55:39

18d ago55:39

55:39

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. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmai…

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UK Special #2 - James Waldegrave, 2nd Earl Waldegrave 1:12:53

23d ago1:12:53

1:12:53

With the collapse of the Newcastle and Devonshire governments amid failures in the Seven Years War, King George II needed a leader who could right the ship of state. Instead, he chose James Waldegrave, a man whose primary qualification was that he was the young Prince George's former babysitter. It went about as well as you'd expect. Featuring badl…

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Prime Minister's Questions - 13 November 2024 37:43

11d ago37:43

37:43

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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176. Elizabeth I (1558-1603) 59:44

13d ago59:44

59:44

Iain Dale talks to historian Anna Whitelock about the life of one of our greatest and longest serving monarchs, Elizabeth I.Kirjoittanut Global

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Prime Minister's Questions - 6 November 2024 36:06

18d ago36:06

36:06

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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175. Edgar II (1066-1066) 11:48

20d ago11:48

11:48

Iain Dale reads his chapter on the ‘nearly king’ Edgar II who is never included in the list of British monarchs. But he should be. And Iain explains why.Kirjoittanut Global

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Prime Minister's Questions - 30 October 2024 28:35

25d ago28:35

28:35

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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Budget 2024 - 30 October 2024 2:12:17

25d ago2:12:17

2:12:17

Rachel Reeves MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivers the Budget Statement in the House of Commons.MPs will now debate the Budget for four days – Thursday 31 October, Monday 4, Tuesday 5 and Wednesday 6 November 2024.Kirjoittanut UK Parliament

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174. Edgar I (959-975) 21:37

27d ago21:37

21:37

Iain Dale talks to Justin Hill about the reign of the monarch who became known as Edgar the Peaceable.Kirjoittanut Global

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Prime Minister's Questions - 23 October 2024 30:47

1M ago30:47

30:47

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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173. Richard II (1377-99) 27:19

1M ago27:19

27:19

Iain Dale talks to Adam Lake about the life of King Richard II, who ascended the throne at the age of 10, and was forced to abdicate at the age of 32.Kirjoittanut Global

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Prime Minister's Questions - 16 October 2024 33:11

1M ago33:11

33:11

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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5 - William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire 1:29:14

1M ago1:29:14

1:29:14

William Cavendish never wanted to be Prime Minister. But in 1756, Britain was in crisis: France was winning the Seven Years' War, the Newcastle government had collapsed, and George II was in a panic. He needed someone to hold the country steady until a more permanent government could be formed. That man was William Cavendish. Recorded at the Pointe…

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Prime Minister's Questions - 9 October 2024 33:17

2M ago33:17

33:17

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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172. King Harold (1066-1066) 24:22

2M ago24:22

24:22

Iain Dale talks to Alexander Stafford about the King who was killed by an arrow to the eye. Or was he?Kirjoittanut Global

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171. George IV (1820 - 1830) 41:40

2M ago41:40

41:40

Iain Dale talks to Carolyn Day about the life of George IV, known as a controversial character, in modern terms 'a bit of a lad'!Kirjoittanut Global

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170. Edmund Ironside (1016-1016) 33:57

2M ago33:57

33:57

Iain Dale talks to historian Paula Lofting about the 221 day long reign of Edmund IronsideKirjoittanut Global

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169. Harold Harefoot (1035-40) 13:39

2M ago13:39

13:39

Iain Dale talks to Emily Fox about the brief reign of Harold Harefoot.Kirjoittanut Global

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Prime Minister's Questions - 11 September 2024 35:09

2M ago35:09

35:09

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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168. Aethelred the Unready (978-1013, 1014-16) 22:42

3M ago22:42

22:42

I discuss the rather unsuccessful reign(s) of the king who had an unfortunate epithet added to his name with the New Statesman’s Harry Lambert.Kirjoittanut Global

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4.2 - Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle (Part 2) 1:19:21

3M ago1:19:21

1:19:21

Thomas Pelham-Holles aimed for a quiet term as Prime Minister, hoping to reduce taxes, combat smuggling, and avoid major conflicts. But when a 22-year-old George Washington accidentally ignited the Seven Years War, Pelham-Holles quickly found himself in deeper trouble than he could have imagined.Kirjoittanut Joe & Abram

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Prime Minister's Questions - 4 September 2024 37:09

3M ago37:09

37:09

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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167. Richard Cromwell (1658-59) 38:59

3M ago38:59

38:59

Iain Dale talks to historian Kirsteen Mackenzie about the life of the largely forgotten son of Oliver Cromwell, who succeeded his father as Lord Protector, but ruled for only nine months.Kirjoittanut Global

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7. Lord Waldegrave 59:36

3M ago59:36

59:36

An episode for examining James Waldegrave, Second Earl Waldegrave, and for connected purposes. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @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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166. Louis (1216) 26:05

3M ago26:05

26:05

Iain Dale talks to Catherine Hanley about the life and disputed reign of King Louis in 1216.Kirjoittanut Global

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4.1 - Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle (Part 1) 1:23:03

3M ago1:23:03

1:23:03

Thomas Pelham-Holles, heir to two fortunes, may have been spectacularly bad at managing money, but he excelled in 18th-century Whig politics. Entering the House of Lords at 21, he quickly rose to become a Duke, Lord Chamberlain, and eventually Secretary of State—despite never having stepped outside of England. Alongside his brother, Prime Minister …

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165. James II (1685-1688) 28:29

3M ago28:29

28:29

Iain Dale speaks to historian & author Gareth Russell about the life of King James II who ruled from just 1685 until being deposed in the glorious revolution of 1688.Kirjoittanut Global

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164. James I (1603 - 1625) 44:01

3M ago44:01

44:01

Iain Dale talks to historical author Steven Veerapen, whose book 'The Wisest Fool' charts the lavish life of the King who went from James VI of Scotland to becoming James I after the union of the English & Scottish crowns.Kirjoittanut Global

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163. King Edward I (1272-1307) 47:32

4M ago47:32

47:32

Iain Dale talks to historian and biographer John Barnes about the 35 year long reign of King Edward IKirjoittanut Global

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UK Special #1 - William Pulteney, 1st Earl of Bath 1:19:44

4M ago1:19:44

1:19:44

Two days. William Pulteney was one of the greatest orators of his generation. After his relationship with Robert Walpole soured, he became Walpole’s fiercest critic. Crusading against corruption in the press and parliament, Pulteney even turned down the role of Prime Minister. However, when George II called upon him during a crisis, he stepped into…

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Prime Minister's Questions - 24 July 2024 37:14

4M ago37:14

37:14

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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162. Aelfweard (924-924) 19:27

4M ago19:27

19:27

Iain Dale talks to Matthew Stadlen about the two week reign of one of England’s first monarchs.Kirjoittanut Global

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161. Edmund (939-940) 18:23

4M ago18:23

18:23

Iain Dale talks to George Trefgarne about the short lived reign of one of the early Anglo Saxon monarchsKirjoittanut Global

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Election Special 9: The Handover 30:27

5M ago30:27

30:27

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. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast For bonus episodes and our Discord, join u…

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160. Henry V (1413-1422) 32:25

5M ago32:25

32:25

Iain Dale talks to historian Lauren Mackay about the life and reign of the King who defeated the French at Agincourt.Kirjoittanut Global

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Election Special 8: Polling Day and Election Night 36:07

5M ago36:07

36:07

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! primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast For…

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Japan Special - Itō Hirobumi (Japan's 1st Prime Minister & the Meiji Restoration) 1:29:41

5M ago1:29:41

1:29:41

Itō Hirobumi: from peasant to samurai, terrorist to diplomat, and a key architect of modern Japan. Smuggled out of the "hermit kingdom" to learn from the West, he returned to a nation in tumult. Author of the Meiji Constitution and its staunchest advocate, he led Japan through four pivotal terms as it emerged as a global power. Recorded on location…

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