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Prime Time Prime Ministers episodes

August 29, 2024 7. Lord Waldegrave
An episode for examining James Waldegrave, Second Earl Waldegrave, and for connected purposes.

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July 11, 2024 Election Special 9: The Handover
It's Episode 9 of our "Election Special" series, and we're looking at how a defeated government departs and a victorious new Prime Minister arrives in Downing Street. Listen to find out how the lightning-fast transition of power happens in the UK.

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31 min
July 04, 2024 Election Special 8: Polling Day and Election Night
It's Episode 8 of our "Election Special" series, and we're looking at polling day itself. What happens at polling stations across the country and how are ballot papers (and the unusual things sometimes written on them) counted? Also, find out the result of our own Kess v John election!

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37 min
July 02, 2024 Election Special 7: The political campaign
It's Episode 7 of our "Election Special" series, and we're looking at what candidates get up to during a campaign, both locally and nationally. What do they do, how do they do it, and how much can they spend?

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39 min
June 29, 2024 Election Special 6: Governing during a campaign
It's Episode 6 of our "Election Special" series, and we're looking at what the government gets up to whilst the election campaign happens.

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21 min
June 24, 2024 6. The Duke of Devonshire
An episode for examining William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire; and for connected purposes.

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53 min
June 18, 2024 Election Special 5: Dissolution
It's Episode 5 of our "Election Special" series, and we're *finally* getting to how the election actually gets started.

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23 min
June 14, 2024 Election Special 4: Prorogation
Parliament brings itself to a close with an ancient and intricate ceremony involving a lot of hats. No, really.

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26 min
June 07, 2024 Election Special 3: Calling the election
A look at how the PM decides to call an election, how we are told about it, and the frantic rush in Parliament to get ready for it.

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23 min
May 30, 2024 Election Special 2: Selection
A look at the competitive and secretive process of getting your party to select you as a candidate... often before an election is even called!

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26 min

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