Presidents, Prime Ministers, Monarchs & Dictators
Season One of ‘The Presidents & Prime Ministers brought to life all 55 of Britain's Prime Ministers through interviews with the authors of all 55 essays in Iain Dale’s book The Prime Ministers: Three Hundred Years of History. From the obscure 18th-century figures like the Earl of Shelburne and Henry Pelham to 20th-century titans like Churchill and Thatcher, these podcasts provide a much-needed reminder about their motivations, failures and achievements. Season Two, gives the same treatment to the 45 US Presidents from George Washington through to Joe Biden, with each episode featuring an interview with the author of the essay about a President in Iain Dale’s book ‘The Presidents’. Season Three contained interviews about the various and varied Irish Taoisigh, whilst the new Season 4 takes you through England and the UK's many Kings and Queens, as featured in Iain's book Kings and Queens: 1200 Years of English and British Monarchs. Season 5 looks at the life of 64 Dictators. Buy signed copies of ‘The Prime Ministers’, ‘The Presidents’ and 'Kings and Queens' & 'Dictators' at http://www.politicos.co.uk.
Latest episodes
Sep 2, 2024 • 39min
167. Richard Cromwell (1658-59)
Iain Dale talks to historian Kirsteen Mackenzie about the life of the largely forgotten son of Oliver Cromwell, who succeeded his father as Lord Protector, but ruled for only nine months.
Aug 25, 2024 • 26min
166. Louis (1216)
Iain Dale talks to Catherine Hanley about the life and disputed reign of King Louis in 1216.
Aug 19, 2024 • 28min
165. James II (1685-1688)
Iain Dale speaks to historian & author Gareth Russell about the life of King James II who ruled from just 1685 until being deposed in the glorious revolution of 1688.
Aug 11, 2024 • 44min
164. James I (1603 - 1625)
Iain Dale talks to historical author Steven Veerapen, whose book 'The Wisest Fool' charts the lavish life of the King who went from James VI of Scotland to becoming James I after the union of the English & Scottish crowns.
Jul 28, 2024 • 48min
163. King Edward I (1272-1307)
Iain Dale talks to historian and biographer John Barnes about the 35 year long reign of King Edward I
Jul 21, 2024 • 19min
162. Aelfweard (924-924)
Iain Dale talks to Matthew Stadlen about the two week reign of one of England’s first monarchs.
Jul 14, 2024 • 18min
161. Edmund (939-940)
Iain Dale talks to George Trefgarne about the short lived reign of one of the early Anglo Saxon monarchs
Jul 7, 2024 • 32min
160. Henry V (1413-1422)
Iain Dale talks to historian Lauren Mackay about the life and reign of the King who defeated the French at Agincourt.
Jun 30, 2024 • 31min
159. Sweyn Forkbeard (1013-1013)
Iain Dale talks to historian Justin Hill about the life and five week reign of the gloriously named Sweyn Forkbeard.
Jun 23, 2024 • 26min
158. Edward VI (1547-53)
Iain Dale talks to historian Elizabeth Norton about the life and reign of King Edward VI, a king who few know anything about.
