David Cannadine explores how an object or prop can come to define a political leader.
Radio 4,·15 episodes
Edward Heath's Yacht
Harold Macmillan as Supermac
Clement Attlee's Family Car
Lloyd George, the Welsh Wizard
Lord Rosebery's Race Horses
Margaret Thatcher's Handbag
David Cannadine explores how Mrs Thatcher's handbag became a visual symbol of her power.
Winston Churchill's Cigar
David Cannadine explores how Churchill's cigar became synonymous with his image.
William Gladstone's Axe
David Cannadine explores how William Gladstone's axe became a powerful political metaphor.
Benjamin Disraeli's Novels
David Cannadine explores how Disraeli merged fact and fiction in his life and work.
The Duke of Wellington's Boots
David Cannadine explores how the Duke of Wellington's boots came to define his leadership.
Neville Chamberlain's Umbrella
Sir David Cannadine explores the changing image of Neville Chamberlain's umbrella.
Stanley Baldwin's Iron Gates
David Cannadine explores Stanley Baldwin's controversial iron gates during World War Two
Anthony Eden's Homburg Hat
David Cannadine explores the changing significance of Anthony Eden's Homburg hat.
Sir Alec Douglas-Home's Matchsticks
David Cannadine explores Sir Alec Douglas-Home's matchbox economics.
Harold Wilson's Pipe and Mac
David Cannadine explores how Harold Wilson's pipe and Gannex mac came to define him.
