Prime Time: Prime Ministers

By The Prime Team

Prime Time is a casual history Rexy-Pod ranking all the British Prime Ministers from Robert Walpole to the modern day. On our way, we'll tell the story of this nation, cast judgement on our forebea

... more

5

99 ratings

Download on the App Store

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

FAQs about Prime Time: Prime Ministers:

How many episodes does Prime Time: Prime Ministers have?

The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.

Prime Time: Prime Ministers episodes:

February 20, 2026 14a. Lord North (Pt 1)
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 Podcast

primetimepod.com
[email protected]
Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast
Bluesky: ‪@primetimepod.bsky.social‬

With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast

Stock media provided by ScandiFex/ Pond5
Quill Sound - https://www.zapsplat.com/music/writing-with-a-quill-2/
Monty Python Clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJWRhWlsD1g
Thanks to Totalus Rankium for the use of ‘Sweet and Honourable’
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
56min
February 05, 2026 Prime Cuts: Defections
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
[email protected]
Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast
Bluesky: ‪@primetimepod.bsky.social‬

Stock media provided by ScandiFex/ Pond5
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
43min
January 20, 2026 LQD: Lord Hervey Pt 1 - Patreon Special
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
[email protected]
Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast
Bluesky: ‪@primetimepod.bsky.social‬
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
32min
January 07, 2026 13b. The Duke of Grafton (Pt 2)
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
[email protected]
Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast
Bluesky: ‪@primetimepod.bsky.social‬

Stock media provided by ScandiFex/ Pond5
Rockers Sting - https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/electric-guitar-metal-riff-107087/
Quill Sound - https://www.zapsplat.com/music/writing-with-a-quill-2/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
51min
December 24, 2025 Prime Christmas: A Very Georgian Christmas
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
[email protected]
Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast
Bluesky: ‪@primetimepod.bsky.social‬

Stock media provided by ScandiFex/ Pond5
Sleigh Bells - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biZPFf_ufQU
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
55min
December 11, 2025 13a. The Duke of Grafton (Pt 1)
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
[email protected]
Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast
Bluesky: ‪@primetimepod.bsky.social‬

Stock media provided by ScandiFex/ Pond5
Pitt Boys Sting - ‘God Only Knows’ by the Beach Boys, arranged by Clay Hine, transcribed by Hugo Popplewell, performed by House of Chords.
Quill Sound - https://www.zapsplat.com/music/writing-with-a-quill-2/
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
46min
November 26, 2025 Prime Cuts: Boxes
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
[email protected]
Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast
Bluesky: ‪@primetimepod.bsky.social‬

Stock media provided by ScandiFex/ Pond5
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
35min
November 12, 2025 Prime Cuts: State Visits
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
[email protected]
Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast
Bluesky: ‪@primetimepod.bsky.social‬

Stock media provided by ScandiFex/ Pond5
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
31min
October 28, 2025 12c. Pitt the Elder (Pt 3)
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
[email protected]
Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast
Bluesky: ‪@primetimepod.bsky.social‬

Stock media provided by ScandiFex/ Pond5
Pitt Boys Sting - ‘God Only Knows’ by the Beach Boys, arranged by Clay Hine, transcribed by Hugo Popplewell, performed by House of Chords.
Beauties Sting - https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/winharpsichord-39642/
Rockers Sting - https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/electric-guitar-metal-riff-107087/
Grenvillains Sting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTN6ibiJ9bA
Prime Minister's Questions 1995-05-25 taken from public footage
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
1h 3min
October 17, 2025 Special Episode: John Wilkes
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
[email protected]
Instagram & Twitter: @primetime_cast
Bluesky: ‪@primetimepod.bsky.social‬

Stock media provided by ScandiFex/ Pond5
Best Scream 😱 Sound Effects - Female, Male, Zombie, Horror Screams And Shrieks by Tune Pocket
Angry Crowd from Pixabay

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
...more
53min

FAQs about Prime Time: Prime Ministers:

How many episodes does Prime Time: Prime Ministers have?

The podcast currently has 59 episodes available.

More shows like Prime Time: Prime Ministers

HistoryExtra podcast by Immediate

HistoryExtra podcast

3,214 Listeners

The History of England by David Crowther

The History of England

4,394 Listeners

No Such Thing As A Fish by No Such Thing As A Fish

No Such Thing As A Fish

4,891 Listeners

PONTIFACTS: Ranking the Popes by Pontifacts

PONTIFACTS: Ranking the Popes

273 Listeners

You're Dead to Me by BBC Radio 4

You're Dead to Me

3,216 Listeners

The Rest Is History by Goalhanger

The Rest Is History

15,829 Listeners

History of the Germans by Dirk Hoffmann-Becking

History of the Germans

478 Listeners

Gone Medieval by History Hit

Gone Medieval

1,910 Listeners

Battle Royale: French Monarchs by Ben Clarke and Eliza Sommers

Battle Royale: French Monarchs

69 Listeners

Tudoriferous by Tudoriferous

Tudoriferous

37 Listeners

So You Think You Can Rule Persia by Umberto Molinatti & Sariel Snowings

So You Think You Can Rule Persia

33 Listeners

Tsar Power by Grand Embassy Productions

Tsar Power

21 Listeners

Imperfect Men by Cody Reynolds & Stephen Alexander

Imperfect Men

8 Listeners

Prime Factors - Ranking UK Prime Ministers by Joe & Abram

Prime Factors - Ranking UK Prime Ministers

7 Listeners

Kingdom: Swedish Rulers by A Flatpack History of Sweden

Kingdom: Swedish Rulers

7 Listeners