Prime Time: Prime Ministers

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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.

  1. Prime Time: Trailer

    10/23/2023

    Prime Time: 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. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 min
  2. 0. Primaeval Politics

    10/29/2023

    0. Primaeval Politics

    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. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 27m
  3. Prime Cuts: What is a Prime Minister?

    11/03/2023

    Prime Cuts: What is a Prime Minister?

    In this episode, we examine how prime ministers enter and leave office, and what they do whilst they're there. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min
  4. 1. Robert Walpole

    11/15/2023

    1. Robert Walpole

    An episode exploring the rise and fall of Robert Walpole, Britain’s first and longest-serving Prime Minister; and for connected purposes. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 30m
  5. Prime Cuts: David Cameron appointed Foreign Secretary

    11/18/2023

    Prime Cuts: David Cameron appointed Foreign Secretary

    In this episode, we take a look at the constitutional and historical issues surrounding David Cameron's appointment as Foreign Secretary. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    18 min
  6. 2. Lord Wilmington

    11/24/2023

    2. Lord Wilmington

    An episode for examining Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington, the favourite nonentity of George II; and for connected purposes. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast (With thanks to Totalus Rankium for the use of ‘Sweet and Honourable’) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  7. Prime Cuts: Parliament

    12/01/2023

    Prime Cuts: Parliament

    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. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  8. 3a. Henry Pelham (Pt 1)

    12/07/2023

    3a. Henry Pelham (Pt 1)

    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. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min
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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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