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Through the Square Window

Samira Ahmed
Fawlty Towers
The Goodies
Television
The Beatles
Angels
BBC
Ghosts Of Motley Hall
Bob's Full House
Rentaghost
Moonlighting
Dread Poets Society
The Great Debate
Space 1999
The Mary Whitehouse Experience
Watchdog
Twin Peaks
Knightmare
Juliet Bravo
The Gentle Touch
Coronation Street

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

In this episode, Samira Ahmed and Graham Kibble-White are looking at programmes from November 1989. And they are...

10:06 The Doctor Who story Survival, starring Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred. This three-parter brought the curtain down on the p... more

In a very special episode, Samira Ahmed and Graham Kibble-White travel to Rebellion Publishing in Oxford, the home of the mighty 2000 AD comic. But Rebellion also holds the archive for all of the comics that were published by the International Publis... more

This time, Samira Ahmed and Graham Kibble-White are looking at programmes from October 1971, namely...

08:18: The bizarre US children's programme, HR Pufnstuf.

20:29: The very first episode of the BBC's seafaring saga, The Onedin Line.

36:09: T... more

This month Samira Ahmed and Graham Kibble-White are looking at programmes from September 1992...

But first, an announcement! We're now on Patreon and you can find us at www.patreon.com/squarewindowpod. Please do consider signing up to our 'Round Wi... more

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Recent Guests

Ben Smith
Head of Film, TV and Publishing at Rebellion
Rebellion Publishing
Episode: EPISODE 16: Comic books and TV
Charlene Taylor
Archive Manager for Rebellion
Rebellion Publishing
Episode: EPISODE 16: Comic books and TV
Joy Whitby
Producer, writer, author; pioneer of Play School and Jackanory
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Episode: EPISODE 13: Joy Whitby
Steve Levine
Music producer who worked on Network 7; guest contributing a firsthand account of the show's music and sampling
Network 7
Episode: EPISODE 10: May 1987
Graham Garden
Comedian, actor, author, artist, television presenter, writer, medical doctor, and member of The Goodies
Episode: EPISODE 9: Graeme Garden
Barry Cryer
Comedian and writer involved with Kenny Everett projects
Television writer/performer
Episode: EPISODE 8: Barry Cryer
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

Hosts

Samira Ahmed
Host of Through the Square Window; cultural journalist
Graham Kibble-White
Co-host; TV journalist; host introducing the episode and guiding discussion

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 64 ratings
  • Excellent Pod!

    Congrats. A very entertaining podcast to look forward to and listen to each month!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Noggin60
    Hong Kong5 months ago
  • A rare find

    The episodes with Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden are gold.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AusMedic
    Australia7 months ago
  • My new favourite podcast. Wish it was more than one a month

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Neil
    8 months ago
  • Lovely

    This is another one of those podcasts that I can’t believe I’ve only just come across, as it feels like it could have been made for me.

    There are a lot of great podcasts around at the moment about old tv, but this one is hosted (and well-researched) by two people who live and breathe television, and particularly television history.

    I’m up to episode 4 and recommend it to any Generation Xers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NikHorne
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • 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 Kingdom10 months ago

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The show is appreciated for being well-researched and entertaining for fans of classic UK television.
Listeners praise the hosting duo for deep TV history knowledge and engaging conversations.
Guests often highlight behind-the-scenes stories and archival context as standout moments.

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EPISODE 16: Comic books and TV
Q: Give us a sense of the origin of the TV-related comic, Ben.
Ben Smith traces TV-related comics to earlier comics inspired by cinema and radio, describing titles such as Film Fun, Radio Fun and, by the 1950s, TV Fun.
EPISODE 16: Comic books and TV
Q: What's the system for cataloguing in here, Charlene?
Charlene Taylor says the archive records creators, publication runs, issue counts and rights information, and is adding details about individual strips, creators and subjects to make the collection searchable.
EPISODE 10: May 1987
Q: What stood out about Moonlighting's production and its impact on 1980s television?
The hosts note the show's high-gloss visuals, the way it blended cinema aesthetics with TV storytelling, and how the meta-humor and breaking-the-fourth-wall elements were both innovative and polarizing, contributing to its lasting cultural footprint.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Through the Square Window

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

A long-running UK TV history podcast that pairs cultural journalism with TV criticism to explore decades of British screen history. Episodes commonly center on influential figures, iconic shows, production stories, and the evolving media landscape, with a strong emphasis on context, behind-the-scenes dynamics, and the cultural impact of television across eras. Notable strengths include in-depth interviews with industry veterans, thoughtful analysis of genre shifts, and a clear passion for archival detail, which often yields revealing anecdotes and a sense of nostalgia tempered with critical insight. The format tends to blend personal memories, historical context, and show-specific deep dives, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy media... more

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Recent guests on Through the Square Window include:

1. Ben Smith
2. Charlene Taylor
3. Joy Whitby
4. Steve Levine
5. Graham Garden
6. Barry Cryer
7. Mark Gatiss
8. Richard Marson

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