00:00 Boris Johnson's recent downfall and the chaos within the British government has been compared to the defenestration of Mrs. Thatcher, but with a tone that is more like pantomime and opera bouffée rather than high drama.

05:24 Boris Johnson's downfall as Prime Minister was marked by a series of betrayals and a chaotic and ludicrous process, resulting in a loss of government and a display of irresponsibility in the face of multiple crises.

10:14 Boris Johnson's education in classics and his belief that he was Fortuna's favorite, along with his self-perception as a populist leader, draws parallels to Caesar and Pericles, but his lack of substance and refusal to adhere to civic norms make him more comparable to tyrants in Greek city-states.

15:14 Boris Johnson's refusal to adhere to civic norms and make a dignified exit parallels the downfall of Otho, highlighting his lack of civic rectitude.

20:14 Boris Johnson's undignified exit from politics is unusual in British politics, as previous leaders like Theresa May and David Cameron made more dignified exits.

25:10 Boris Johnson's inability to effectively handle the COVID-19 pandemic revealed his unsuitability for dealing with crises and conveying compassion.

29:52 Boris Johnson is ill-suited to handle crises and lacks the necessary talents and qualities, particularly in dealing with a massive public health crisis like COVID-19, as he has no interest in hospitals, doctors, or vaccines.

34:28 Boris Johnson's persona as an entertainer and showman, similar to past political figures like Palmerston, Disraeli, and Lloyd George, has hindered his ability to effectively handle crises like COVID-19 and damaged the idea of the unwritten British constitution being governed by convention.

38:59 The fact that Boris Johnson has lost the support of virtually every senior conservative and has been publicly humiliated for breaking conventions and lying shows that something is wrong and that he has tarnished the integrity of politicians, but it is not analogous to what happened in the US on January 6th, 2021, as it is more about testing the limits of the Constitution and the British democracy is actually working by holding him accountable.

43:27 Boris Johnson will be remembered as a character, primarily for his role in Brexit and the chaotic nature of his departure, but his overall legacy and impact may not be significant.

47:49 The hosts make predictions about who they think will be the Prime Minister at the end of the year, including names like Dominic Robb, Rishi Sunak, Penny Mordent, Ben Wallace, and Keir Starmer.