{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69206d2c087c4173ab6a8c1f/6a6a9682501e981514734d1e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Series 12: Churchill and Lloyd George - Rivals for Greatness Ep1","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/69206d2c087c4173ab6a8c1f/1785369827313-983309b5-0769-4127-be89-5993f1328622.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Winston Churchill and David Lloyd George are two towering figures in 20th century history. Prime Ministers who led their nation in struggles for survival - and won. Politicians who spent decades shaping their times.</p><p><br></p><p>Now Professor Richard Toye (author of 'Churchill and Lloyd George: Rivals for Greatness') and Dr. Warren Dockter begin this major series on the parallel careers of these two fascinating men. Starting by exploring how two men from very different backgrounds crossed swords and then joined forces on the great issues of the day, from the Boer War to Free Trade and Home Rule for Ireland. All while seeking the great offices of state for each believed he was destined.</p>","author_name":"Prof. Richard Toye and Dr. Warren Dockter"}