Prime Time: Prime Ministers

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.comrighthonwriteoff@gmail.com@primetime_cast

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.comrighthonwriteoff@gmail.com@primetime_cast

In this episode, we examine how prime ministers enter and leave office, and what they do whilst they're there.primetimepod.comrighthonwriteoff@gmail.com@primetime_cast

In this episode, we take a look at the constitutional and historical issues surrounding David Cameron's appointment as Foreign Secretary.primetimepod.comrighthonwriteoff@gmail.com@primetime_cast

An episode for examining Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington, the favourite nonentity of George II; and for connected purposes.primetimepod.comrighthonwriteoff@gmail.com@primetime_cast(With thanks to Totalus Rankium for the use of ‘Sweet and Honourable’)

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.comrighthonwriteoff@gmail.com@primetime_cast

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.comrighthonwriteoff@gmail.com@primetime_cast

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.comrighthonwriteoff@gmail.com@primetime_cast