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
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22:00 - 22:45
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- The Prime Ministers
The Prime Ministers
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Clement Attlee
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Available since Thu, 16 Apr 2009.
8/8. Clement Attlee's lack of charisma did not prevent him transforming post war Britain.
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Stanley Baldwin
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Available since Tue, 7 Apr 2009.
7/8. Stanley Baldwin led Britain between the wars and was the first premier to master radio.
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David Lloyd George
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Available since Tue, 31 Mar 2009.
6/8. David Lloyd George, who led Britain in the First World War with a presidential approach.
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Benjamin Disraeli
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Available since Tue, 24 Mar 2009.
5/8. Benjamin Disraeli, who turned his skills as a novelist to politics.
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Lord Palmerston
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Available since Tue, 17 Mar 2009.
4/8. Lord Palmerston, whose colourful private life masked his skill at manipulating the press.
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