Prime Time Prime Ministers

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

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 lo...

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. With thanks to Prime Factors, and our wonderful Members...

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

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. 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 Scand...

This April, we're examining Joseph Green, MP for Hartley Dale and Acting Prime Minister during a much-forgotten crisis in 2006. 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 for more informati...

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

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

An episode for examining George Grenville, and for connected purposes. This is our first of three episodes for George Grenville, including the life and times of his uncle, Lord Cobham, George's young life, and the political dynasty they made together. Edited by Roberto Toro of Grand Embassy Productions With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com...

They all want it and, frankly, most of them get it. But what is the Order of the Garter, why do PMs usually get it, and is it as risqué as it sounds? (no, it isn't) 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...

A second episode for examining John Stuart, Third Earl of Bute, and for connected purposes. This is our second of two episodes for Lord Bute, including his time in the sun, post-premiership, and review. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To celebrate our Prime Time turning one year old we're learning about Guy Fawkes, Bonfire Night, and the 5th November. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

An episode for examining James Waldegrave, Second Earl Waldegrave, and for connected purposes. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

It's Episode 7 of our "Election Special" series, and we're looking at what candidates get up to during a campaign, both locally and nationally. What do they do, how do they do it, and how much can they spend? primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Episode 6 of our "Election Special" series, and we're looking at what the government gets up to whilst the election campaign happens. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An episode for examining William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire; and for connected purposes. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Episode 5 of our "Election Special" series, and we're *finally* getting to how the election actually gets started. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parliament brings itself to a close with an ancient and intricate ceremony involving a lot of hats. No, really. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at how the PM decides to call an election, how we are told about it, and the frantic rush in Parliament to get ready for it. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A look at the competitive and secretive process of getting your party to select you as a candidate... often before an election is even called! primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Before Robert Walpole, there was Sarah Churchill. Escape artist extraordinaire, controversial figure, possible lover of Queen Anne... Sarah was up to her proverbial elbows in the mucky politics of the turn of the 18th Century. Listen in to find out just everyone who ever met her fell into deep love (or deep hatred) with her. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Aca...

A first look at all things election. This time... what are constituencies and where do they come from? primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.