Best The Robinocracy Podcasts (2025)

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11b. Lord Rockingham (Pt 2) 49:43

9d ago49:43

49:43

A second episode for examining the Most Hon. Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham, Viscount Higham, Earl of Malton and for connected purposes. This is our second of three episodes for Lord Rockingham, featuring his first stint as Prime Minister. Edited by Roberto Toro of Grand Embassy Productions With thanks to our wonderful Members…

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11a. Lord Rockingham (Pt 1) 59:59

23d ago59:59

59:59

An episode for examining the Most Hon. Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham, Viscount Higham, Earl of Malton and for connected purposes. This is our first of three episodes for Lord Rockingham, featuring the escapades of his youth and his early adulthood. Stock media provided by ScandiFex/ Pond5 With thanks to our wonderful Members …

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Deception in the Lobbies: IS 2025 27:04

2M ago27:04

27:04

Sometimes lobbying goes very wrong - and sometimes that was the plan all along. We’re exploring some of the weird and wonderful ways people have tried to circumvent parliament democracy in the voting lobbies. With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast. In particular, Elspeth who was also our delightful moderator. We'd also like to thank In…

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Trans-Atlantic Special (Part 2) 33:19

3M ago33:19

33:19

Prime Time and Prime Factors, united at last! Join John, Rob, Abram, and Joe as they look back at the first forty years of British Prime Ministers, answer some quiz questions, and have a great time. This is part 2 of 2, you can find the first part by searching for Prime Factors in your podcast app of choice or at www.primefactorspodcast.com. Hosted…

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10b. The Duke of Cumberland (Pt 2) 1:20:18

3M ago1:20:18

1:20:18

A second episode for examining Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, and for connected purposes. This is our second of two episodes for the Duke of Cumberland, featuring the latter part of his life and his political career. Edited by Roberto Toro of Grand Embassy Productions. USSR National Anthem But It’s Just The First Note. Stock media pro…

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10a. The Duke of Cumberland (Pt 1) 39:26

4M ago39:26

39:26

An episode for examining Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland, and for connected purposes. This is our first of two episodes for the Duke of Cumberland, featuring his early military career. With thanks to our wonderful Members of the Podcast. primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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Special Episode: Joseph Green 59:35

5M ago59:35

59:35

This April, we're examining Joseph Green, MP for Hartley Dale and Acting Prime Minister during a crisis in 2006. With thanks to our wonderful Patrons primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9c. George Grenville (Pt 3) 59:28

5M ago59:28

59:28

A third episode for examining George Grenville, and for connected purposes. This is our final of three episodes for George Grenville, in which we talk about the later years of his Premiership, his post-premiership years, and our reviews of him. Edited by Roberto Toro of Grand Embassy Productions With thanks to our wonderful Patrons primetimepod.com…

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9b. George Grenville (Pt 2) 41:53

6M ago41:53

41:53

A second episode for examining George Grenville, and for connected purposes. This is our second of three episodes for George Grenville, but really this episode is the story of John Wilkes - writer, radical reformer, and rake. Edited by Roberto Toro of Grand Embassy Productions Rikki Tikki by LXNDR (Used with direct permission of the owner) Dark Mus…

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9a. George Grenville (Pt 1) 55:14

7M ago55:14

55:14

An episode for examining George Grenville, and for connected purposes. This is our first of three episodes for George Grenville, including the life and times of his uncle, Lord Cobham, George's young life, and the political dynasty they made together. Edited by Roberto Toro of Grand Embassy Productions With thanks to our wonderful Patrons primetime…

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Prime Cuts: The Order of the Garter 34:16

7M ago34:16

34:16

They all want it and, frankly, most of them get it. But what is the Order of the Garter, why do PMs usually get it, and is it as risqué as it sounds? (no, it isn't) primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8b. Lord Bute (Pt 2) 1:01:52

7M ago1:01:52

1:01:52

A second episode for examining John Stuart, Third Earl of Bute, and for connected purposes. This is our second of two episodes for Lord Bute, including his time in the sun, post-premiership, and review. primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Special Episode: Guy Fawkes 1:38:15

9M ago1:38:15

1:38:15

To celebrate our Prime Time turning one year old we're learning about Guy Fawkes, Bonfire Night, and the 5th November. primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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8a. Lord Bute (Pt 1) 55:39

10M ago55:39

55:39

An episode for examining John Stuart, Third Earl of Bute, and for connected purposes. This is our first of two episodes for Lord Bute, covering his weird and wonderful arrival on the social scene, including a chance encounter at the races and amateur theatricals, with a brief excursion into Scottish Economics. primetimepod.com righthonwriteoff@gmai…

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7. Lord Waldegrave 59:36

12M ago59:36

59:36

An episode for examining James Waldegrave, Second Earl Waldegrave, and for connected purposes. primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Election Special 9: The Handover 30:27

1y ago30:27

30:27

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. primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…

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Election Special 8: Polling Day and Election Night 36:07

1y ago36:07

36:07

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! primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hos…

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Election Special 7: The political campaign 38:37

1y ago38:37

38:37

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? primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Election Special 6: Governing during a campaign 20:24

1y ago20:24

20:24

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. primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6. The Duke of Devonshire 52:44

1y ago52:44

52:44

An episode for examining William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire; and for connected purposes. primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Election Special 5: Dissolution 22:02

1y ago22:02

22:02

It's Episode 5 of our "Election Special" series, and we're *finally* getting to how the election actually gets started. primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Election Special 4: Prorogation 25:35

1y ago25:35

25:35

Parliament brings itself to a close with an ancient and intricate ceremony involving a lot of hats. No, really. primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Election Special 3: Calling the election 22:40

1y ago22:40

22:40

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. primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Election Special 2: Selection 25:05

1y ago25:05

25:05

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! primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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LQD: Sarah Churchill - Patreon Special 58:11

1y ago58:11

58:11

Before Robert Walpole, there was Sarah Churchill. Escape artist extraordinaire, controversial figure, possible lover of Queen Anne... Sarah was up to her proverbial elbows in the mucky politics of the turn of the 18th Century. Listen in to find out just everyone who ever met her fell into deep love (or deep hatred) with her. primetimepod.com righth…

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Election Special 1: Boundaries 28:04

1y ago28:04

28:04

A first look at all things election. This time... what are constituencies and where do they come from? primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Prime Cuts: How laws are made 39:48

1+ y ago39:48

39:48

A look at how laws are made in the British Parliament - including wigs, Norman French, ribbons, and table tennis... or something like that... primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5b. The Duke of Newcastle (Pt 2) 49:04

1+ y ago49:04

49:04

A second episode for examining Thomas Pelham, Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Marquess of Clare, Earl of Clare, Viscount Haughton, Baron Pelham of Laughton, Baron Pelham of Stanmer, the brother of Henry Pelham; and for connected purposes. This is our second of two episodes for the Duke of Newcast…

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5a. The Duke of Newcastle (Pt 1) 54:52

1+ y ago54:52

54:52

An episode for examining Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne, the brother of Henry Pelham; and for connected purposes. This is our first of two episodes for the Duke of Newcastle, covering his early life, partnership with his brother, and first Premiership. primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acas…

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Prime Cuts: What's happening with Mr Speaker? 28:57

1+ y ago28:57

28:57

This emergency episode takes a closer look at the dramatic Parliamentary events of last week - controversy, politics, and the Speaker's job hanging in the balance. primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Prime Cuts: Scoring! 41:18

1+ y ago41:18

41:18

A detailed explanation of the scoring system we use on this podcast to assess Prime Ministers, and what's behind each of the categories of Prime & Premiership, Life & Legacy, Sin & Sincerity, Majority, Tenure, and all the individual Prestige Points. primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…

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Prime Cuts: Division! 20:54

1+ y ago20:54

20:54

This episode is all about voting, but not how we vote; it's about how members of Parliament vote when it’s time to decide whether to approve a law. So get ready for the high-octane, seat-of-your-pants thrill ride that is voting procedures. It is actually a little more silly and interest than you think. primetimepod.com [email protected] @p…

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4. Lord Bath 58:36

1+ y ago58:36

58:36

An episode for examining William Pulteney, 1st Earl of Bath, one of the two most insignificant fellows in England; and for connected purposes. primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Prime Cuts: Honours Lists 20:02

1+ y ago20:02

20:02

In this episode, we discuss honours lists - what they are for, when they are issued, and why (like busses), two of them have come along at once. primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Prime Christmas (Pt 2): David from “Love Actually” 33:08

1+ y ago33:08

33:08

A second Christmas special for exploring the premiership of Britain's favourite and most Hugh Grant-y prime minister; and for connected purposes. primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Prime Christmas (Pt 1): David from “Love Actually” 46:06

1+ y ago46:06

46:06

A Christmas special for exploring the premiership of Britain's favourite and most Hugh Grant-y prime minister; and for connected purposes. primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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3b. Henry Pelham (Pt 2) 49:41

1+ y ago49:41

49:41

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.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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3a. Henry Pelham (Pt 1) 38:18

1+ y ago38:18

38:18

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.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Prime Cuts: Parliament 30:49

1+ y ago30:49

30:49

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.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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2. Lord Wilmington 44:39

1+ y ago44:39

44:39

An episode for examining Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington, the favourite nonentity of George II; and for connected purposes. primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast (With thanks to Totalus Rankium for the use of ‘Sweet and Honourable’) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Prime Cuts: David Cameron appointed Foreign Secretary 17:49

2y ago17:49

17:49

In this episode, we take a look at the constitutional and historical issues surrounding David Cameron's appointment as Foreign Secretary. primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1. Robert Walpole 1:29:41

2y ago1:29:41

1:29:41

An episode exploring the rise and fall of Robert Walpole, Britain’s first and longest-serving Prime Minister; and for connected purposes. primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Prime Cuts: What is a Prime Minister? 38:44

2y ago38:44

38:44

In this episode, we examine how prime ministers enter and leave office, and what they do whilst they're there. primetimepod.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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0. Primaeval Politics 1:27:15

2y ago1:27:15

1:27:15

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.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Prime Time: Trailer 0:50

2y ago0:50

0:50

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.com [email protected] @primetime_cast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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