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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 3: Sir Robert Peel

Sir Robert Peel

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Episode 3: Sir Robert Peel

Series 1

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

Nick considers Sir Robert Peel, who put the national interest before party interest.

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. 

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

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