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David Lloyd George regularly features in lists of Britain\u2019s greatest prime ministers. Born in Manchester and raised in rural Wales, the Liberal luminary helped lay the foundations of the modern welfare state and went on to lead the nation during the final two years of the First World War. But there is far more to Lloyd George\u2019s life and career, as Professor Richard Toye tells Jon Bauckham in this episode of our 'Life of the Week' series. \n\nThe HistoryExtra podcast is produced by the team behind BBC History Magazine.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices