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Last broadcast on Tue, 17 Mar 2009, 09:30 on BBC Radio 4.
Synopsis
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.
The Prime Ministers: Lord Palmerston
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Tue 17 Mar 200909:30
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