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Lord Palmerston

The Prime MinistersSeries 1
Episode 4 of 8

BBC Political Editor Nick Robinson explores how Britain's prime ministers have used their power, responded to the challenges of their time and made the job what it is today.

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

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15 minutes

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Mon 2 May 201113:45
BBC Radio 4

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  • Mon 2 May 201113:45
    BBC Radio 4