Best Prisoner Cell Block Podcasts (2025)

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'Prisoner: Cell Block H' Australian Soap Opera from 1982. Top Dogs and Black Leather Gloves 55:17

2d ago55:17

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. This week join us on our inaugural Antipodean voyage as we bask in the glory of Prisoner: Cell Block H. Considered a pioneering soap opera from Australia, the female inmates of…

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Angela Mercantile 1:46:42

2d ago1:46:42

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Saving the kingdom - but only after a nap. Also Greg and a returning Daz get stuck into episode 256 of the greatest TV show ever, and are treated to the return of an old favourite. If you'd like to watch along, you can find the full episode here: https://youtu.be/w0vOJD0PCO4 No Lagging links: https://linktr.ee/no_lagging Get in touch: no.lagging.po…

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Prisoner Ep 122 1:15:19

5d ago1:15:19

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Welcome to The Prisoner Podcast where Yvonne & John review each episode of the TV show Prisoner which aired between 1979 - 1986 bearing a whopping 692 episodes. Follow us on Instagram @The _Prisoner_Podcast - and on Facebook 'The Prisoner Podcast’ It's ep 122! You know the drill by now..... leave a review, leave a 5 star rating and if your listenin…

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'The Royle Family' UK comedy from 2000. Ciggies, Chippy and Funerals 47:11

9d ago47:11

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. This week we jump in the telly TARDIS and cast our Gaze over the classic UK sitcom 'The Royle Family' from 2000. Not a crown, throne or palace in sight, this is the family that…

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Lisa Mullins 1 Was Killed On The Way Back To Her Home Planet 1:51:37

9d ago1:51:37

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You blacked out for an hour - now the world is different. Also Greg and Shaun watch the latest episode of PCBH that No Lagging has covered so far - episode 655, just 37 from the big finale. If you'd like to watch along, you can find the full episode here: https://youtu.be/db3ZSmxlIpc No Lagging links: https://linktr.ee/no_lagging Get in touch: no.l…

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'The Wicker Man' from 1973. Virgins, Vegetation and Fiery Sacrifice 50:25

16d ago50:25

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. This week we jump in the telly TARDIS and cast our Gaze over the seminal horror classic 'The Wicker Man' from 1973. Join Edward Woodward on a trip to the verdant Scottish islan…

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The One Where Joan Eats a Dog 1:55:51

16d ago1:55:51

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He fell into toxic waste - now he just smells funny. Also Greg and Matt acknowledge their bafflement over the mysterious allure of Meg, consider which of the muppets Mouse most resembles, and go balls deep into PCBH Episode 182. If you'd like to watch along, you can find the full episode here: https://youtu.be/fkqnXxtBLx4 No Lagging links: https://…

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Getting to know... Maxine Daniels 36:22

20d ago36:22

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Yes, I'm trying something a bit different, what of it? Basically it's our first, some say debut, many presume only, character deep dive. In this instance, Maxine Daniels. If it's popular enough we may well do more. If not, then we'll never speak of it again. No Lagging links: https://linktr.ee/no_lagging Get in touch: [email protected] H…

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'The Year Of The Sex Olympics' BBC drama from 1968. Sex, Reality and Ratings 34:24

23d ago34:24

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. This week, as a follow up to last weeks celebration of Celebrity Big Brother, we jump in the telly TARDIS and cast our Gaze over BBC drama 'The Year Of The Sex Olympics' from 1…

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Daddybel 1:38:37

23d ago1:38:37

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One sandwich. One thief. Unlimited chaos. Greg welcomes Andy back into the fold, and doesn't bother to check if he won the s2 quiz or not, before getting some serious Priz episode 451 action. If you'd like to watch along, you can find the full episode here: https://youtu.be/VY-6Bpwf4KM No Lagging links: https://linktr.ee/no_lagging Get in touch: no…

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Prisoner Ep 121 1:11:40

27d ago1:11:40

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Welcome to The Prisoner Podcast where Yvonne & John review each episode of the TV show Prisoner which aired between 1979 - 1986 bearing a whopping 692 episodes. Follow us on Instagram @The _Prisoner_Podcast - and on Facebook 'The Prisoner Podcast’ It's ep 121! You know the drill by now..... leave a review, leave a 5 star rating and if your listenin…

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'Celebrity Big Brother' Featuring Davina McCall and our wonderful Gazers! 43:47

1M ago43:47

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. This week, as the latest series of Celebrity Big Brother starts on ITV in the UK, we called out to our Gazers to tell us their favourite Big Brother and Celebrity Big Brother m…

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Shoulder-Width Hair 1:29:39

1M ago1:29:39

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It’s been in the fridge too long - and now it’s hungry... Also Greg introduces Cats to her new favourite TV show, by joyfully watching Prisoner Cell Block H episode 559. If you'd like to watch along, you can find the full episode here: https://youtu.be/mxX3TC2jWHQ Cats' podcast: https://linktr.ee/BBBFantasyHoops No Lagging links: https://linktr.ee/…

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Prisoner Ep 120 49:15

1M ago49:15

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Welcome to The Prisoner Podcast where Yvonne & John review each episode of the TV show Prisoner which aired between 1979 - 1986 bearing a whopping 692 episodes. Follow us on Instagram @The _Prisoner_Podcast - and on Facebook 'The Prisoner Podcast’ It's ep 120! You know the drill by now..... leave a review, leave a 5 star rating and if your listenin…

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'Nighty Night' UK Dark Comedy from 2004. Cancer, Asthma and Backless Chaps! 39:14

1M ago39:14

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. This week we cast our Gaze over the 2004 UK sitcom Nighty Night, written by and starring the wondrous Julia Davis. Follow the sex starved Jill as she prepares to take full adva…

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Boobs and a Fez 1:18:41

1M ago1:18:41

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Espionage has never been this fluffy. Also Greg and Tofty discuss what actually constitutes art, and watch episode 144 of the greatest TV show ever. If you'd like to watch along, you can find the full episode here: https://youtu.be/_2OG8rVRrHA No Lagging links: https://linktr.ee/no_lagging Get in touch: [email protected] Hosted on Acast.…

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'Mommie Dearest' from 1981. Faye Dunaway, Wire Hangers and Camp Classics 51:39

1M ago51:39

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. This week we cast our Gaze over the 1981 film 'Mommie Dearest' starring Faye Dunaway. Much derided by critics and viewers alike upon its release, it has since become a cult cam…

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Prisoner Ep 119 1:24:33

2M ago1:24:33

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Welcome to The Prisoner Podcast where Yvonne & John review each episode of the TV show Prisoner which aired between 1979 - 1986 bearing a whopping 692 episodes. Follow us on Instagram @The _Prisoner_Podcast - and on Facebook 'The Prisoner Podcast’ It's ep 119! You know the drill by now..... leave a review, leave a 5 star rating and if your listenin…

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'Reservoir Dogs' from 1993. Blood, Guns, Severed Ears and Masculinity in the '90's. 55:13

2M ago55:13

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. This week we take a look at Quentin Tarantino's directorial debut Reservoir Dogs (released in the UK in January 1993). Controversial upon its original release for its ultra-vio…

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'Rita, Sue and Bob Too' UK Film from 1987. Sex, Schoolgirls and Dirty Old Men 58:13

2M ago58:13

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. This week we zoom back to 1987 for a gritty, comedic snapshot of life in a northern town. Controversial upon release, Rita, Sue and Bob Too sees an older married man embark on …

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'The Substance'. Horror film from 2024. Demi Moore, Oscar Buzz and Ageing in the World of Entertainment. 40:14

2M ago40:14

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. Fresh from awards season, we cast our Gaze on the body horror film 'The Substance'. Featuring an Oscar nominated turn from Demi Moore, this film has a lot to say about Hollywoo…

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Series 3 trailer 1:29

2M ago1:29

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No Lagging series 3 Starts 1st April 2025 Get in touch: [email protected] https://linktr.ee/no_lagging Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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'The BRIT Awards' Most Controversial Moments. From Michael Jackson to Bananarama. From Stormzy to Madonna. 49:54

2M ago49:54

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. The BRIT Awards 2025, the UK equivalent to the Grammy's, will be broadcast this Saturday 1st March. To celebrate, we take a look at some of the most controversial events in BRI…

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'The Naked Civil Servant' from 1975. Celebrating LGBT+ History Month 58:33

3M ago58:33

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear. February marks LGBT+ History month in the UK. To celebrate we focus our Gaze on the landmark film 'The Naked Civil Servant' from 1975. Starring John Hurt in his BAFTA winning t…

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'Bridget Jones's Diary' from 2001. Cigarettes and Chardonnay with Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth 52:11

3M ago52:11

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. As the fourth instalment of the Bridget Jones series 'Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy' is released worldwide, we cast out gaze back …

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'The Comeback' US TV Comedy from 2005. Plus Demi Moore and Pamela Anderson's recent comebacks. 42:14

3M ago42:14

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we cast our Gaze over 'The Comeback' from 2005. What does this satire starring Lisa Kudrow tell us about the treatment of w…

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'Till Death Us Do Part' UK TV Sitcom from 1967. Empire, Politics and the 60's Revolution. 45:20

3M ago45:20

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we cast our Gaze over controversial UK sitcom 'Till Death Us Do Part'. A moment of popular culture that continues to be div…

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'Cruising' movie from 1980. Sex, slings and murder. New York and the Gay Underground Scene. 1:05:40

4M ago1:05:40

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we cast our Gaze over controversial US film 'Cruising' from 1980. Directed by William Friedkin and starring Al Pacino, the …

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'The Girlie Show' UK Chat Show from 1997. Ladettes, Lads and cynical marketing 40:28

4M ago40:28

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we cast our Gaze over late night delight 'The Girlie Show' from 1997. Inspired by the phenomenon of 'Ladette' culture in th…

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'Grease' Movie Musical from 1978. T-Birds, Pink Ladies, Sex and Slut Shaming 1:11:19

4M ago1:11:19

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Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we cast our Gaze over high school musical 'Grease' from 1978. The Travolta phenomenon steps up a gear and Olivia Newton Joh…

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'The Gaze Year In Review' A look back at our first year in podcasting! Feminism, LGBT representation, toxic masculinity, Shakey and Love Actually! 27:49

4M ago27:49

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Happy New Year from all at PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we pause our usual format to reflect on our first year as The Problematic Gaze. What a year it's been at PG Tow…

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'The Holiday'. Christmas Film from 2006. Kate, Cameron, Jack and Jude. 30:25

5M ago30:25

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Merry Christmas from all at PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we crack open the wine (and the Christmas Sherry) and plunge head first into Jude Law! Well, we watch The Holi…

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'Aladdin & The 40 Thieves' BBC Pantomime from 1984 45:15

5M ago45:15

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Direct from PG Towers, join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week, we cast our gaze on the BBC TV Panto 'Aladdin & The 40 Thieves' from New Years Day 1984. Featuring a Who's Who of 80's TV per…

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'Do They Know It's Christmas?' by Band Aid from 1984. Will there be snow in Africa? Yes, actually. 43:03

5M ago43:03

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Direct from PG Towers, join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week, we cast our gaze on the classic festive song 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' from 1984. This is what The Problematic Gaze was created for. We dissect the lyrics of this s…

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Episode 64: Interview with David Waters - Officer David Bridges 1:12:15

5M ago1:12:15

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Episode 64: Interview with David Waters - Officer David Bridges Welcome to Episode 64 of Talking Prisoner! In this special episode, Host and Producer Matt Batten sits down with the incredible David Waters, who portrayed Officer David Bridges on Prisoner: Cell Block H. Matt and David discuss David’s early life growing up in the UK and his journey to…

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'Educating Rita' from 1983. 'There must be better songs to sing than this!' 42:30

5M ago42:30

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Direct from PG Towers, join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week, we cast our gaze on the classic British film 'Educating Rita' from 1983, starring Julie Walters and Michael Caine. Touching on patriarchal expectations on women, class a…

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'Doctor Who - City Of Death' from 1979. Mona Lisas, Green Wormy Monsters and Paris High Jinks 52:24

5M ago52:24

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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week, we cast our gaze on the classic series of Doctor Who with the story 'City Of Death' from Season 17. Join Lee''s favourite Doctor, Tom Baker, and his assistant Romana (in questionable schoolgir…

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'Friends' US Sitcom from 2001. Speeding tickets, pink knickers and Kathleen Turner 48:31

6M ago48:31

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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week, we cast our gaze on the classic US sitcom 'Friends'. Chandler meets his 'Dad', Ross and Rachel go for a drive, and Joey has underwear issues. How does Friends stand up to a modern lens? Also, …

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'The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie' British film from 1969. Maggie Smith, Girls and Mussolini 48:22

6M ago48:22

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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week, we cast our gaze on the classic British film "The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie", starring Maggie Smith in an Oscar winning turn. Is Jean Brodie a romantic heroine or deluded egomaniac? One things…

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'Fawlty Towers: The Germans' from 1975: Torquay, we have a MAJOR problem! 44:09

6M ago44:09

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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week, we cast our gaze on the classic British sitcom Fawlty Towers, and focus on an episode from 1975 called 'The Germans'. Controversial in recent years for its use of racist language, this episode…

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'An American Werewolf In London' from 1981. Nurses, Curses and Piccadilly Circus!!! 49:04

6M ago49:04

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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week, in celebration of Halloween, we cast our gaze on the classic film An American Werewolf In London. From the Yorkshire Moors to Piccadilly Circus, this film caused a stir upon its release in 198…

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Prisoner Ep 118 1:00:03

7M ago1:00:03

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It's ep 118! You know the drill by now..... leave a review, leave a 5 star rating and listen in. If you don't leave a 5 star review, we will send Yvonne after you!10play app : S02 E39 (Legacy Ep 118)Welcome to The Prisoner Podcast where Yvonne & John review each episode of the TV show Prisoner which aired between 1979 - 1986 bearing a whopping 692 …

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'Absolutely Fabulous' from 1994. Champers alright for you, Pats? 42:42

7M ago42:42

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Crack open the Bolly! It's our 20th episode!! Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week, we cast our gaze on the PR and fashion world inhabited by the icons Edina Monsoon and Patsy Stone, from the classic BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous…

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'Threads' TV movie from 1984. Sheffield, shelters and nuclear winters. 39:01

7M ago39:01

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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we struggle to find anything uplifting to say about the TV film 'Threads' from 1984. Although, considering its subject matter is nuclear armageddon, we'd challenge anyone to put a positive slan…

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Prisoner Ep 117 42:42

7M ago42:42

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It's ep 117! You know the drill by now..... leave a review, leave a 5 star rating and listen in. If you don't leave a 5 star review, we will send Yvonne after you!10play app : S02 E38 (Legacy Ep 117)Welcome to The Prisoner Podcast where Yvonne & John review each episode of the TV show Prisoner which aired between 1979 - 1986 bearing a whopping 692 …

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'Heartstopper" Teen Drama from 2024. The Kids are Alright! 40:03

7M ago40:03

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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we unite once again in the penthouse boardroom of PG Towers. We come bang up to date to cast our gaze over the latest series of Netflix coming of age teen drama Heartstopper. How has LGBTQIA+ r…

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'Love Island' Smash Hit Reality Show from 2022. Innocent Love Story or Cynical Manipulation? 34:29

7M ago34:29

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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we cast our Gaze over the smash hit reality TV series 'Love Island' from 2022. Watch as the love stories of the villa unfold week by week. Watch as the line of what's real and what's being mani…

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Prisoner Ep 116 1:04:29

7M ago1:04:29

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It's ep 116! You know the drill by now..... leave a review, leave a 5 star rating and listen in. If you don't leave a 5 star review, we will send Yvonne after you!10play app : S02 E37 (Legacy Ep 116)Welcome to The Prisoner Podcast where Yvonne & John review each episode of the TV show Prisoner which aired between 1979 - 1986 bearing a whopping 692 …

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'Steptoe and Son' TV Comedy from 1972. Rag and Bone and Nostalgia Porn. 42:23

8M ago42:23

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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we cast our Gaze over the phenomenon of nostalgia posts on social media. Who exactly wants us to think that the past was so wonderful compared to now? And why? In Steptoe and and Son, a sitcom …

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Prisoner Ep 115 39:06

8M ago39:06

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It's ep 115! You know the drill by now..... leave a review, leave a 5 star rating and listen in. If you don't leave a 5 star review, we will send Yvonne after you!10play app : S02 E36 (Legacy Ep 115)Welcome to The Prisoner Podcast where Yvonne & John review each episode of the TV show Prisoner which aired between 1979 - 1986 bearing a whopping 692 …

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