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The Prime MinistersSeries 1Episodes

    Clement Attlee

    8/8Clement Attlee's lack of charisma did not prevent him transforming post war Britain.

    Stanley Baldwin

    7/8Stanley Baldwin led Britain between the wars and was the first premier to master radio.

    David Lloyd George

    6/8David Lloyd George, who led Britain in the First World War with a presidential approach.

    Benjamin Disraeli

    5/8Benjamin Disraeli, who turned his skills as a novelist to politics.

    Lord Palmerston

    4/8Lord Palmerston, whose colourful private life masked his skill at manipulating the press.

    Sir Robert Peel

    3/8Sir Robert Peel, who put the national interest before party interest.

    Lord North

    2/8Nick asks if history has been fair to Lord North, the prime minister who lost America.

    Sir Robert Walpole

    1/8Sir Robert Walpole, the first and longest-serving prime minister.