Prime Time Prime Ministers

An episode for examining The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America; and for connected purposes. Featuring a special guest; Joe from our sister podcast Prime Factors - primefactorspodcast.com primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com I nstagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast Bluesky: ‪@primetimepod.bsky.social‬ Edited by Roberto Toro of Grand Embassy Productions With than...

A third and final episode for examining The Most Honourable Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham; and for connected purposes. After many long years of opposition, Rockingham is finally back in power. But will he be able to have an impact this time around? primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com I nstagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast Bluesky: ‪@primetimepod.bsky.social‬ Edite...

Only two years late, it's time for the final episode of our "Election Special" series! Today, we're looking at the State Opening of Parliament and His/Her Majesty's Most Gracious Speech. It's one of the big political events of the year, and comes with a suitable quantity of uniforms, robes, crowns, amusing job titles, and ceremony. Politics meets monarchy and the results are fascinating. With than...

Only two years late, it's the penultimate episode of our "Election Special" series! Today, we're looking at how MPs take their oaths and choose a Speaker. Think swearing (not that kind), more #macemoments, queuing, verbal tennis, and funny hats. With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast! primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast Bluesky: ‪@prime...

(Two years late) it's Episode 10 of our "Election Special" series, and we're looking at how Parliament meets for the first time after an election and how it starts to get back to business. Think a scramble for office space, #macemoments, and funny hats. With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast Bluesky:...

A fourth and final episode for examining The Honourable Frederick North, referred to as Lord North by courtesy; and for connected purposes. In this episode, we go back to cover a few things from his premiership that weren't related to America, and then we rate him. With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com I nstagram & Twitter: @primetime_c...

This is a sneak peek into the incredible life story of Charles Ignatius Sancho - abolitionist, writer, composer, and much more. From the very humblest of beginnings, he would go on to humble all others with his eloquence, intellect, and charm. You can listen to the whole thing on our Patreon. Find out more at primetimepod.com/support With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast primetimepod...

A third episode for examining The Honourable Frederick North, referred to as Lord North by courtesy; and for connected purposes. This is our third of four episodes for Lord North, and it's almost exclusively about a small disagreement we were having with the Americans at the time, also known as the American Revolution. With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast primetimepod.com righthonwr...

Prime Time & Tudoriferous Podcasts have joined forces to talk about Parliament in the time of Henry VII, and before, and maybe a bit after ! Tudoriferous is a mildly diverting delve into the great, the good, the mad, the brave, the outrageous, the mischievous and the truly preposterous folk of the Tudor Age. Find out more at tudoriferous.wordpress.com, or search 'Tudoriferous' in your pod...

A second episode for examining The Honourable Frederick North, referred to as Lord North by courtesy; and for connected purposes. This is our second of four episodes for Lord North, in which we cover his growing political career, ascendancy to the office of Prime Minister, and first years at the top. Edited by Roberto Toro of Grand Embassy Productions With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Po...

An episode for examining The Honourable Frederick North, referred to as Lord North by courtesy; and for connected purposes. This is our first of four episodes for Lord North, in which we cover his early life, scurrilous rumours surrounding his parentage, and the first steps of his political career. Edited by Roberto Toro of Grand Embassy Productions With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podc...

We talk about what happens when an MP changes party, and how it's surprisingly rare and difficult for them to turn their backs on everyone they know and everything they've ever stood for. With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast! primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast Bluesky: ‪@primetimepod.bsky.social‬ Stock media provided by ScandiFex/ Po...

Meet the man whose memoirs were so lurid, they were censored for a century. The 'excessively handsome' Lord Hervey has appeared in the background of our narrative, but now it's his time to shine. This is part 1 of 2, with the second part being on our Patreon. Find out more at primetimepod.com/support With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com In...

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. With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast Bluesky: ‪@prime...

A Christmas special & quiz for exploring what the Georgians got up to at Christmas. Edited by Roberto Toro of Grand Embassy Productions With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast Bluesky: ‪@primetimepod.bsky.social‬ Stock media provided by ScandiFex/ Pond5 Sleigh Bells - https://www.youtube.com/watch?...

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. With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast Bluesky: ‪@primetimepod.bsky.social‬ Stock media p...

Fancy briefcases and parliamentary lecterns: the unusual story of how special boxes play a surprisingly iconic role in British political life. With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast! primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast Bluesky: ‪@primetimepod.bsky.social‬ Stock media provided by ScandiFex/ Pond5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

Parades, carriage rides, marching bands, and whispered conversations over dinner. What are State Visits, who arranges them, and what happens on one? With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast Bluesky: ‪@primetimepod.bsky.social‬ Stock media provided by ScandiFex/ Pond5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

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. With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast Bluesky: ‪@primetimepod.bsky.social‬ Stock media pr...

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. With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast Bluesky: ‪@primetimepod.bsky.social‬ Stock m...

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 With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com Instagram & Twitter: @prim...

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 With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast B...

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. With thanks to our wond...

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. With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast Blu...

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 With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@...