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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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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Available since Tue, 7 Jun 2011.
8/8. Nick Robinson looks at how Edward Heath handled the top job in politics.
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Available since Tue, 31 May 2011.
7/8. Nick Robinson looks at how Harold Wilson handled the top job in politics.
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Available since Tue, 24 May 2011.
6/8. Nick Robinson looks at how Harold Macmillan handled the top job in British politics.
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Available since Tue, 17 May 2011.
5/8. Nick Robinson looks at how Ramsay MacDonald handled the top job in British politics.
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Available since Tue, 10 May 2011.
4/8. Nick Robinson looks at how Asquith handled the top job in politics.
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