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Through the Square Window

Samira Ahmed
Fawlty Towers
Television
Angels
Ghosts Of Motley Hall
Bob's Full House
Rentaghost
Space 1999
Knightmare
The Mary Whitehouse Experience
Watchdog
Twin Peaks
Juliet Bravo
The Gentle Touch
The Goodies
Coronation Street
Castaway 2000
Civilization
BBC
Saturday Night Theatre
VCR

A podcast guiding you through the UK television we watched in decades gone by, presented by cultural journalist Samira Ahmed and TV journalist Graham Kibble-White.

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Latest Episodes

Samira Ahmed and Graham Kibble-White present a special extra episode for March 2026.

Our previous instalment looked at shows from March 1979, including Thames TV's The Kenny Everett Video Show. Writer, comedian and actor Barry Cryer, who passed awa... more

This month Samira Ahmed and Graham Kibble-White are looking at programmes from March 1979. And they are...

05:39: The BBC's sci-fi saga Blake's 7, and an episode from its second series, 'Countdown'.

24:09: An edition of the documentary series, Ma... more

This month Samira Ahmed and Graham Kibble-White are looking at programmes from February 1969. And they are...

06:00: The pre-Python children's comedy, Do Not Adjust Your Set.

18:39: Civilisation - the groundbreaking BBC2 documentary, hosted and w... more

HELLLLOOO!!!

And a Happy New Year. This month, Samira Ahmed and Graham Kibble-White are looking at programmes that greeted the New Millennium in January 2000. And they are...

05:07 - Blue Peter's first edition of the year, in which they unearth t... more

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Recent Guests

Barry Cryer
British comedian and writer
Kenny Everett era (guest on Kenny Everett Video Show)
Episode: EPISODE 7: March 1979
Mark Gatiss
Actor, writer, director known for his work in television
Episode: EPISODE 4: Christmas special 2025 with Mark Gatiss
Richard Marson
Television producer, director, and former editor of Blue Peter.
Author of 'Box of Delights, The Story of BBC Children's Television'
Episode: EPISODE 3: November 1984

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Samira Ahmed
Cultural journalist and host, co-hosts the show from Through the Square Window.
Graham Kibble-White
TV journalist, host and co-host, with a focus on TV history and criticism.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • A perfect listen

    Samira Ahmed brings her wealth of knowledge, wit and easy-going charm to a glorious new podcast. Funny, engaging, interesting, Through the Square Window is a great listen and a welcome addition to both popular culture and social history commentary. Can’t wait for more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Onyvafilms
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • A Cant miss podcast

    I follow a few podcasts but this one is definitely my new fav and i look forward to the new episodes 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daffygamer
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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Listeners praise the show's knowledgeable hosts and engaging blend of nostalgia and critique.

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What is Through the Square Window about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, nostalgia-tinged dive into UK television history, with a focus on how past programs shaped culture, attitudes, and storytelling. Across recent episodes, discussions center on era-specific favorites, genre boundaries, gender and celebrity culture, and the evolving ethics of television storytelling, interwoven with listener correspondence and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. A standout feature is guest participation that blends critical analysis with affectionate memory, creating a warmly informed conversation ideal for listeners who enjoy deep dives into classic shows and their cultural context. The show often pairs personal anecdotes with scholarly or critical perspectives, making it appealing to media students, industry professio... more

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Through the Square Window launched 7 months ago and published 9 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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