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The Prime Minister
- Narrated by: Timothy West
- Length: 27 hrs and 6 mins
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Summary
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Plantaganet Palliser, Prime Minister of England - a man of power and prestige, with all the breeding and inherited wealth that goes with it - is appalled at the inexorable rise of Ferdinand Lopez. An exotic impostor, seemingly from nowhere, Lopez has society at his feet, while well-connected ladies vie with each other to exert influence on his behalf - even Palliser's own wife, Lady Glencora. But when the interloper makes a socially advantageous marriage, Palliser must decide whether to stand by his wife's support for Lopez in a by-election or leave him to face exposure as a fortune-hunting adventurer.
The fifth audiobook in Trollope's six-volume Palliser series, it is a story of social, sexual and domestic politics. The Prime Minister raises one of the most enduring questions in government - whether a morally scrupulous gentleman can make an effective leader.
With beautifully developed characters, Trollope intertwines the political and domestic stories, analysing the politics behind both government and marriage.
The author of 47 novels and many short stories he was one of the most prolific and successful novelists of the Victorian era with his work remaining popular and well-loved throughout the ages.
Narrator Biography
Timothy West is prolific in film, television, theatre, and audiobooks. He has narrated a number of Anthony Trollope's classic audiobooks, including the six Chronicles of Barsetshire and the Palliser series. He has also narrated volumes of Simon Schama's A History of Britain and John Mortimer's Rumpole on Trial.
West's theatre roles include King Lear, The Vote, Uncle Vanya, A Number, Quarter, and Coriolanus and his films include Ever After, Joan Of Arc, Endgame, Iris and The Day of the Jackal. On television, Timothy has held the regular role of Stan Carter on EastEnders (BBC), as well as appearing in Broken Biscuits (BBC), three series of Great Canal Journeys, Last Tango in Halifax; Bleak House, Bedtime and Brass.
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- The Farrooj
- 22-02-22
Beautifully read
Dear Mr West,
God bless you for your beautiful reading of this and many other novels. Listening to you reading is getting me through a difficult time.
Xxx
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- Susan P.
- 21-07-22
really good
liked it. great reading of the text. fantastic character voices. insight into history of uk
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- S K NOWLER
- 03-02-23
So Vert Relevant to Today
Unsurprisingly, this is the most political of the novels so far, but it seems to me that the issues contained are the most familiar to modern society. Here are matters of women's rights (as still exist in parts of the world), of the power and misuse to the press, of class and mental health. Two marriages are contrasted in a way that would not be out of place on Channel 5. There is a character that would certainly be portrayed as autistic in a modern drama and another who is a text book narcissistist. There is even a prominent man with a flock of illegitimate children who 'liked wives but soon tired of his own.'
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- Lisa
- 08-08-22
Good
took time to get into, politics boring. TW Irish accent not very good. mostly enjoyable
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- Jean
- 21-08-23
Bed time listening
Always enjoy Anthony Trollope read by Timothy West. Hope audible will provide all of A.T. Works read by T.W.
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- Amazon Customer
- 16-05-23
Masterful performance
Yet another brilliant narration by Timothy West. I don’t think anyone could do these books better.
I have to admit Emily was such a weak character, she drove me mad but still a wonderful story which I thoroughly enjoyed.
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- Barbara Murray
- 27-12-19
sad ending for the pallisers
this has been my least favourite book in the series so far. I think the Duke and duchess didnt deserve what happened to them in this story. I feel the rough injustice against planty pal. but I'll finish the series and hope for redemption for them
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- Anonymous User
- 19-07-23
Another classic Palliser novel
A good story, although the love interest was a bit of a doormat. As always wonderfully narrated and a thoroughly enjoyable listen.
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- Steve_Morris
- 03-08-15
Timothy West is best
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
It is a real pleasure to listen to the leisurely narration of Timothy West of Trollope's Palliser series. The stories and manners depict another world, and the leisurely pace of the novels gives plenty of listening time for a long journey. Timothy West does justice to the characters and the narration perfectly.
What did you like best about this story?
It is amazing how relevant the sense of isolation and stress felt by the man at the top is still relevant for today's prime ministers and presidents. Trollope shows a real understanding of a dedicated and ambitious character who could be in parliament today.
Which character – as performed by Timothy West – was your favourite?
I felt a great sympathy for Planty Pal, even though he is sometimes a distant and unsympathetic figure.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Not at all. Like a good wine it needs to be sipped and savoured at a reasonable pace.
Any additional comments?
I really enjoyed listening to the whole series in order. It is a pity there aren't more, but the span of time and characters is quite long, so perhaps I am just being greedy in not wanting a good thing to end.
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- Trixie
- 08-08-13
Trollope as relevant as ever
I believe that John Major is a great fan of Trollope and he must have grimaced at times when reading The Prime Minister. What insights from the 19th century! Striving in a limited way to satisfy his party but still having the arrogance of the aristocracy, Plantagenet Palliser made almost every error in the political book.
No wonder Lady Glencora found him hard to love, with his stubborn rigidity and lack of humour. A complete trial of a husband but one she had tried to please by making their grand property attractive to his supporters. A mistake but well-intentioned. She meddles, he frets, and they continue doggedly in their mismatched marriage.
I loved it.
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