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The Prime Ministers

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Nick Robinson explores the history of Britain's prime ministers

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

The Prime Ministers: Series 1

The Prime Ministers: Series 1: Episode 4: Lord Palmerston

Lord Palmerston

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Episode 4: Lord Palmerston

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BBC Radio 4 - The Prime Ministers, Series 1, Lord Palmerston

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

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

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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