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

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The podcast currently has 69 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
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Monty Python Clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJWRhWlsD1g
Thanks to Totalus Rankium for the use of ‘Sweet and Honourable’
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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.

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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

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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.

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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
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Sleigh Bells - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biZPFf_ufQU
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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

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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/
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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.

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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?

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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

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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
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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.

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Best Scream 😱 Sound Effects - Female, Male, Zombie, Horror Screams And Shrieks by Tune Pocket
Angry Crowd from Pixabay

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53min

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