The Bigger Brother, also known as Hubble-Bubble!
An episode for examining Thomas Pelham-Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle upon Tyne, the brother of Henry Pelham; and for connected purposes. Sources A Whig in Power - John W. Wilkes (1964) Newcastle: A Duke Without Money - Ray A. Kelch (1974) The Duke of Newcastle, 1693-1768, and Henry Pelham, 1694-1754 - Kulisheck, P. J. (1997) The Prime Ministers - Iain Dale (2020) Gimson's Prime Ministers - Andrew Gimson (2018)
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A bonus episode explaining how we're scoring the Prime Ministers.
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.
How voting works in the British Parliament
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.
It's Bath time! But for how long?
An episode for examining William Pulteney, 1st Earl of Bath, one of the two most insignificant fellows in England, and for connected purposes. Sources A Whig in Power John W. Wilkes (1964) Thanks Totalus Rankium for the use of ‘Sweet and Honourable’
An explanation of Honours lists, following the recent double whammy of New Year Honours & Resignation Honours
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.
A look at the life and times of our first fictional (yet festive) prime minister
A Christmas special for exploring the premiership of Britain's favourite and most Hugh Grant-y prime minister; and for connected purposes. Errata In the episode, David was given 10 points for Majority, borrowed from Tony Blair (the Prime Minister at the time). We then realised that Tony actually only got 9.5 for Majority, so David gets that too. However, we also changed the system so that First Lord of the Treasury grants half a point for Practice, so his overall score is unchanged. Sources Love Actually Richard Curtis (2003) Red Nose Day Actually Richard Curtis (2017)
A little brother with big ambitions
Two episodes for examining the Hon. Henry Pelham, Walpole’s protégé; and for connected purposes. In the first episode, we go over his background and early days in politics. In the second, we talk about his time at the top, and pass judgement on his performance. Sources A Whig in Power John W. Wilkes (1964) The Prime Ministers Iain Dale (2020) Gimson's Prime Ministers Andrew Gimson (2018) https://history.blog.gov.uk/2014/12/17/henry-pelham-whig-1743-1754/ https://www.pdavis.nl/NDA.htm https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/transformingsociety/private-lives/relationships/overview/lawofmarriage-/
A look at the history and development of Parliament over the centuries
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.
Robert Walpole's successor with big shoes to fill
An episode for examining Spencer Compton, 1st Earl of Wilmington, the favourite nonentity of George II, and for connected purposes. Errata Lord Wilmington was later given an additional 0.5 points for Practice, as he was First Lord of the Treasury. Sources The Prime Ministers Iain Dale (2020) Gimson's Prime Ministers Andrew Gimson (2018) https://artandthecountryhouse.com/catalogues/catalogues-index/spencer-compton-1st-earl-of-wilmington-16731743 http://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1715-1754/member/compton-hon-spencer-1674-1743 https://www.theinfolist.com/php/SummaryGet.php?FindGo=Spencer_Compton,_1st_Earl_Of_Wilmington https://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1690-1715/member/compton-hon-spencer-1674-1743 Thanks Totalus Rankium for the use of ‘Sweet and Honourable’
A look at David Cameron's unexpected appointment as Foreign Secretary at the recent Cabinet reshuffle
In this episode, we take a look at the constitutional and historical issues surrounding David Cameron's appointment as Foreign Secretary. |