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The Rest Is HistoryMar 23, 2021

36. Our Greatest Prime Minister

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In our last episode we debated the merits of British Prime Ministers through the centuries. But who was voted the best of all by the public and why? Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland discuss the men who made it through to the final stages of our Prime Ministers’ World Cup and analyse the public voting patterns which led to the final outcome.
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High Minds
Simon Heffer
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“Simon Heffer wrote a book a couple of years ago called High Minds, about the sort of Gladstonian moment in British politics, in which he says this was a sort of high point of British public service.”

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For: Listeners interested in British history and political figures
Key quote: “Simon Heffer wrote a book a couple of years ago called High Minds, about the sort of Gladstonian moment in British politics, in which he says this was a sort of high point of British public service.”
The host mentions Simon Heffer's book 'High Minds' to highlight the significance of Gladstone in British politics, particularly during the Victorian era. Heffer portrays Gladstone as a complex figure who embodies the ideals of public service and moral duty, while also grappling with personal contradictions.
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