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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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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A second episode for examining Augustus Henry Fitzroy, 3rd Duke of Grafton; and for connected purposes.
This is our final episode for the Duke of Grafton, in which he seizes the reins of power, enjoys a golden retirement, and receives his review.
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A Christmas special & quiz for exploring what the Georgians got up to at Christmas.
Edited by Roberto Toro of Grand Embassy Productions
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An episode for examining Augustus Henry Fitzroy, 3rd Duke of Grafton; and for connected purposes.
This is our first episode for the Duke of Grafton, featuring his family background, early life, and call to power.
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Pitt Boys Sting - ‘God Only Knows’ by the Beach Boys, arranged by Clay Hine, transcribed by Hugo Popplewell, performed by House of Chords.
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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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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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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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Pitt Boys Sting - ‘God Only Knows’ by the Beach Boys, arranged by Clay Hine, transcribed by Hugo Popplewell, performed by House of Chords.
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Rockers Sting - https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/electric-guitar-metal-riff-107087/
Grenvillains Sting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTN6ibiJ9bA
Prime Minister's Questions 1995-05-25 taken from public footage
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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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Best Scream 😱 Sound Effects - Female, Male, Zombie, Horror Screams And Shrieks by Tune Pocket
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A second episode for examining the Right Hon. William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, and for connected purposes.
This is our second of three episodes for Pitt the Elder, featuring Pitt's leadership during the Seven Years War.
Edited by Roberto Toro of Grand Embassy Productions
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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.
Cartoon of Sarah Churchill’s Ghost
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Pitt Boys Sting - ‘God Only Knows’ by the Beach Boys, arranged by Clay Hine, transcribed by Hugo Popplewell, performed by House of Chords.
Sailor’s Hornpipe from freemusicarchive.org
Oh Better Far to Live and Die by Gilbert & Sullivan, recorded by Malcolm Sargent & D'Oyly Carte (1929)
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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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Music: "When I Was a Lad" from Gilbert and Sullivan Spectacular, Decca Records, 1955
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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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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.
Edited by Roberto Toro of Grand Embassy Productions
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Pitt Boys Sting - ‘God Only Knows’ by the Beach Boys, arranged by Clay Hine, transcribed by Hugo Popplewell, performed by House of Chords.
Beauties Sting - https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/winharpsichord-39642/
Rockers Sting - https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/electric-guitar-metal-riff-107087/
Grenvillains Sting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTN6ibiJ9bA.
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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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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.
With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast. In particular, Elspeth who was also our delightful moderator. We'd also like to thank Intelligent Speech for having us, we had a really lovely time and enjoyed many of the other talks. If you like this episode, come join Intelligent Speech 2026!
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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.
This is part 2 of 2, you can find the first part by searching for Prime Factors in your podcast app of choice or at www.primefactorspodcast.com.
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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.
Edited by Roberto Toro of Grand Embassy Productions.
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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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This April, we're examining Joseph Green, MP for Hartley Dale and Acting Prime Minister during a crisis in 2006.
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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.
Edited by Roberto Toro of Grand Embassy Productions
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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.
Edited by Roberto Toro of Grand Embassy Productions
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Dark Music - The Sealed Kingdom by Adrian von Ziegler
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