• Prime Time: Trailer
    Oct 23 2023

    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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    1 min
  • 0. Primaeval Politics
    Oct 29 2023

    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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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Prime Cuts: What is a Prime Minister?
    Nov 3 2023

    In this episode, we examine how prime ministers enter and leave office, and what they do whilst they're there.


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    39 mins
  • 1. Robert Walpole
    Nov 15 2023

    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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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Prime Cuts: David Cameron appointed Foreign Secretary
    Nov 18 2023

    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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    18 mins
  • 2. Lord Wilmington
    Nov 24 2023

    An episode for examining Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington, the favourite nonentity of George II; and for connected purposes.


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    45 mins
  • Prime Cuts: Parliament
    Dec 1 2023

    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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    31 mins
  • 3a. Henry Pelham (Pt 1)
    Dec 7 2023

    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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    38 mins