Prime Time Prime Ministers

A look at how laws are made in the British Parliament - including wigs, Norman French, ribbons, and table tennis... or something like that... primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A second episode for examining Thomas Pelham, Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Marquess of Clare, Earl of Clare, Viscount Haughton, Baron Pelham of Laughton, Baron Pelham of Stanmer, the brother of Henry Pelham; and for connected purposes. This is our second of two episodes for the Duke of Newcastle, covering his later life, second Premiership, a...

An episode for examining Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne, the brother of Henry Pelham; and for connected purposes. This is our first of two episodes for the Duke of Newcastle, covering his early life, partnership with his brother, and first Premiership. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A detailed explanation of the scoring system we use on this podcast to assess Prime Ministers, and what's behind each of the categories of Prime & Premiership, Life & Legacy, Sin & Sincerity, Majority, Tenure, and all the individual Prestige Points. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is all about voting, but not how we vote; it's about how members of Parliament vote when it’s time to decide whether to approve a law. So get ready for the high-octane, seat-of-your-pants thrill ride that is voting procedures. It is actually a little more silly and interest than you think.  primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

An episode for examining William Pulteney, 1st Earl of Bath, one of the two most insignificant fellows in England; and for connected purposes. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss honours lists - what they are for, when they are issued, and why (like busses), two of them have come along at once. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A second Christmas special for exploring the premiership of Britain's favourite and most Hugh Grant-y prime minister; and for connected purposes. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Christmas special for exploring the premiership of Britain's favourite and most Hugh Grant-y prime minister; and for connected purposes. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A second episode for exploring the Hon. Henry Pelham, Walpole’s protégé; and for connected purposes. This is our second of two episodes for Henry Pelham. We talk about his time at the top, and pass judgement on his performance. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmail.com @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.