
229. Sir Keir Starmer – Labour (2024-)
Iain Dale talks to Patrick Maguire, chief political commentator for The Times about the life and career of the UK’s current prime minister.

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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 c
Global hosts Presidents, Prime Ministers, Monarchs & Dictators, a society show with 229 episodes published.

Iain Dale talks to Patrick Maguire, chief political commentator for The Times about the life and career of the UK’s current prime minister.

Iain Dale talks to Sir Robert Buckland about the French Emperor who failed to live up to the reputation of his namesake predecessor.

I talk to Liz Truss’s biographer, James Heale, about Britain’s 56th and shortest serving prime minister.

In order to complete the Irish Taoiseach podcast series, Iain Dale talks to Irish Times Political Editor Pat Leahy about the 16th Irish Taoiseach, Simon Harris.

Iain Dale talks to former Conservative MP Brooks Newmark about the rule of the Syrian dictator who eventually fled to exile in Moscow. Brooks met Assad on nine occasions.

Iain Daie talks to Lewis Goodall about the life and brutal rule of the man who ruled the Soviet Union for close on three decades. Buy a signed copy of THE DICTATORS here https://www.politicos.co.uk/products/the-dictators

Iain Dale talks to Simon marks about the Father of apartheid in South Africa.

Iain Dale talks to political historian Alex Puffette about the French Emperor who is one of the most famous dictators in world history. Buy a signed copy of THE DICTATORS here https://www.politicos.co.uk/products/the-dic

Iain Dale talks to Justin King about the Eritrean dictator Isaias Afwerki, who is now 79, but has clung to power for more than 30 years.

Iain Dale talks to Nadhim Zahawi about the brutal rule of Saddam Hussein in Iraq. Nadhim spent the first 11 years of his life living under Saddam before his family left Iraq for the UK Buy a signed copy of THE DICTATORS

Iain Dale talks to historian Dominic Selwood about the Khan of the Mongol Empire The Dictators, edited by Iain Dale is published in hardback by Hoddr & Stoughton. Signed copies can be ordered here https://www.politicos.c

Iain Dale talks to historian Jack Brown about Singapore’s first prime minister. The Dictators, edited by Iain Dale is published in hardback by Hoddr & Stoughton. Signed copies can be ordered here https://www.politicos.co

Iain Dale talks to documentary maker and author Jonathan Rugman about the Saudi ruler. The Dictators, edited by Iain Dale is published in hardback by Hoddr & Stoughton. Signed copies can be ordered here https://www.polit

Iain Dale talks to Julia Langdon about the rise and rule of a man who ruled Albania for more than four decades. The Dictators, edited by Iain Dale is published in hardback by Hoddr & Stoughton. Signed copies can be order

Iain Dale talks to Vanda Wilcox about the life and rule of the man who tried to properly unite Italy but ended up ruining it by his alliance with Hitler The Dictators, edited by Iain Dale is published in hardback by Hodd

Iain Dale talks to historian Dr Robert Waller about the first leader of the German Democratic Republic, East Germany, whose iron rule lasted for 21 years. The Dictators, edited by Iain Dale is published in hardback by Ho

Iain Dale talks to historian Matthew Binkowski about the man who conquered an empire stretching from Europe into South Asia. The Dictators, edited by Iain Dale is published in hardback by Hoddr & Stoughton. Signed copies

Iain Dale talks to former Guardian Latin American correspondent Rory Carroll about the Venezuelan dictator who brought his country to its knees. The Dictators, edited by Iain Dale is published in hardback by Hoddr & Stou

Iain Dale talks to china expert Jonathan Clements about the dictator that saw 70 million people die during his long rule The Dictators, edited by Iain Dale is published in hardback by Hoddr & Stoughton. Signed copies can

Iain Dale talks to political journalist Harry Lambert about the life and rule of one of Africa’s most brutal dictators.
Simon Harris
Tánaiste and Minister for Finance · Ireland’s government
1 appearance on this show
Justin King
Chartered & Certified Financial Planner, Registered Life Planner · MFP Wealth Management
1 appearance on this show
Jack Brown
freshman pitcher · Unitec Institute of Technology
1 appearance on this show
Jonathan Clements
1 appearance on this show
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