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Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. In this episode we discuss Mick Herron’s latest in the Slough House series, Clown Town, with guest Sam Leith. We talk about Herron and Wind in the Willows, whether he’s diving into Richard Osman territory, and that shocking turn of events at the end of the book. Plus how to deal with Herron’s dry wit when interviewing him, poetry’s influence on Herron’s writing and pondering the end of the Slough House series. All that and more in this episode! Sam’s writing at The Spectator – https://spectator.com/writer/sam-leith/?edition=us Sam’s Substack – https://samleith.substack.com/ Sam’s book The Haunted Wood – https://oneworld-publications.com/work/the-haunted-wood/ Sam’s podcast The Spectator’s The Book Club – https://spectator.com/podcasts/book-club/?edition=us Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. We are here to recap episode 8 the season finale of the show Down Cemetery Road. We talk all about this season ender. Bus frustrations! Multiple gun standoffs! Church fires! Plus we discuss all those endings, Chekhov’s grenade and … Caps for Sale? Finally, will we see a season two and what could it look like? All that and more in this episode! Fehinti’s TED Talk “How to find your voice for climate action” – https://www.ted.com/talks/fehinti_balogun_how_to_find_your_voice_for_climate_action Fehinti’s other TED Talk “A Letter to My Brother: Overcoming Powerlessness in a Complex World” – https://youtu.be/-RumkQQ0Gpw?si=PVnRFj4BvIezOGT5 Keir Graff’s Website – https://keirgraff.com/ Sign up for Keir’s newsletter – https://keirgraff.com/newsletter/ The Filmographer’s Podcast – https://filmographerspodcast.com/ The Filmographer’s Podcast Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheFilmographersPodcast Keir on the Fine Arts Building – https://www.newcity.com/2023/10/30/enduring-art-after-125-years-the-fine-arts-building-is-defiantly-unmodernized-and-ready-for-its-next-act/

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. I’ve got a special Down Cemetery Road interview episode for you. I was lucky enough to get some time with both Fehinti Balogun who plays Amos and Darren Boyd who plays C. I thought both were really fascinating conversations and I think you’ll enjoy them. Fehinti’s TED Talk “How to find your voice for climate action” – https://www.ted.com/talks/fehinti_balogun_how_to_find_your_voice_for_climate_action Fehinti’s other TED Talk “A Letter to My Brother: Overcoming Powerlessness in a Complex World” – https://youtu.be/-RumkQQ0Gpw?si=PVnRFj4BvIezOGT5 Darren’s show SPY – https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/spy-2011

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. We are here to recap episode 7 of the show Down Cemetery Road. I welcome Matthew Bradford back to the show. We talk about whether Amos is more Jason Bourne or Michael Meyers. Plus we discuss those great locations, minor character moments, cliffjumpers and cliffhangers. Finally, what’s going to happen next episode? All that and more in this episode!

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. We are here to recap episode 6 of the show Down Cemetery Road. We talk about the joys of train travel, boat travel and helicopter travel. Plus we discuss why this episode would not be sponsored by the Scottish Tourism Board and playing Bananagrams. Finally, did the end of the episode have an epically successful needle drop? All that and more in this episode! SNL Irish American Skit – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzlMME_sekI Keir Graff’s Website – https://keirgraff.com/ Sign up for Keir’s newsletter – https://keirgraff.com/newsletter/ The Filmographer’s Podcast – https://filmographerspodcast.com/ The Filmographer’s Podcast Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheFilmographersPodcast Keir on the Fine Arts Building – https://www.newcity.com/2023/10/30/enduring-art-after-125-years-the-fine-arts-building-is-defiantly-unmodernized-and-ready-for-its-next-act/

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. The links to donate to Literally Healing are tinyurl.com/teame25 for the amazon wishlist of books and tinyurl.com/giveteame for a monetary donation. We are here to recap episode 5 of the show Down Cemetery Road. I’m joined by computer expert Gary. We talk about cool PI cars, train stations and the importance of a nice bath. Plus we discuss brute force, sql injections and spidering, oh my! Finally, we talk about Sarah the outlaw. All that and more in this episode!

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. We are here to recap episode 4 of the show Down Cemetery Road. We talk about the pluses and minuses of juggling, whether Amos and Axel grew up as theater kids and proper neighbor etiquette. Plus we discuss nosey hotel desk attendants, Tripadvisor ratings and detective tradecraft. Finally, we discuss favorite British sitcoms of the 90’s to watch during assassination attempts. All that and more in this episode! Keir Graff’s Website – https://keirgraff.com/ Sign up for Keir’s newsletter – https://keirgraff.com/newsletter/ The Filmographer’s Podcast – https://filmographerspodcast.com/ The Filmographer’s Podcast Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheFilmographersPodcast Keir on the Fine Arts Building – https://www.newcity.com/2023/10/30/enduring-art-after-125-years-the-fine-arts-building-is-defiantly-unmodernized-and-ready-for-its-next-act/

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. We are here to recap episode 3 of the show Down Cemetery Road. We talk about whether assassins make the best handymen, proper crime scene clean up and the best way to view CCTV. Plus we discuss dinners with mother-in-laws, being underestimated and good and bad marriages in the Down Cemetery Road universe. Finally, how many phone numbers of your loved ones do you remember? All that and more in this episode!

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. This episode I have an interview with Nick Mohammed who plays Mayor Jaffrey on SLOW HORSES. We talk about his playing a politician on show and why we’re interested in spies behaving badly. Plus what’s it like joining the show having already been a fan of the book series. Plus, I have both Frank Sennett and Matthew Bradford return as we game out what might be coming in future seasons now that the show has seen major behind the scenes and in front of the camera changes. All that and more in this episode! For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. We are here to recap all the action in the new series Down Cemetery Road based on the book by Mick Herron. I’m pleased to welcome back Keir Graff to talk all the action and changes from the book we see in these first two episodes. We talk about office baths, explosive dinner parties and creepy stalkers. Plus we discuss the 80’s soundtrack, bad bosses and problematic marriages. Finally, has this show figured out the best episode cliffhangers? All that and more in this episode! Keir Graff’s Website – https://keirgraff.com/ Sign up for Keir’s newsletter – https://keirgraff.com/newsletter/ The Filmographer’s Podcast – https://filmographerspodcast.com/ The Filmographer’s Podcast Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheFilmographersPodcast Keir on the Fine Arts Building – https://www.newcity.com/2023/10/30/enduring-art-after-125-years-the-fine-arts-building-is-defiantly-unmodernized-and-ready-for-its-next-act/

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Welcome back as we look at season finale of season 5 of SLOW HORSES. I’m pleased to welcome back Matthew Bradford to the show for his traditional role of clean up man on the finale episode of the season. We talk about all the crazy action this season, that wild shoot out, and the high tide and low ebbs of River. Plus we discuss the wackier tone this season had and whether it matched up to the book. Finally, Matthew reveals a shocking secret about himself! All that and more in this episode! For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. This episode I have an interview with Hiba Bennani who plays Tara on SLOW HORSES. We talk about this season and the surprising turn we see in episode 5. Plus how she integrated into the cast and that nightclub scene. Plus, what happens when you invite your mom to set? All that and more in this episode! For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Welcome back as we look at season 5 episode 5 of SLOW HORSES. I’m pleased to welcome author and podcaster Keir Graff to the show to talk through this penultimate episode of the season. We talk about track suits, cherries and underpasses. Plus we get into all the craziness that takes place on the Hub this episode. Finally, magic jackets? All that and more in this episode! Keir Graff’s Website – https://keirgraff.com/ Sign up for Keir’s newsletter – https://keirgraff.com/newsletter/ The Filmographer’s Podcast – https://filmographerspodcast.com/ The Filmographer’s Podcast Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheFilmographersPodcast Keir on the Fine Arts Building – https://www.newcity.com/2023/10/30/enduring-art-after-125-years-the-fine-arts-building-is-defiantly-unmodernized-and-ready-for-its-next-act/ For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Welcome back as we look at season 5 episode 4 of SLOW HORSES. I’m pleased to welcome back author Frank Sennett to the show to break down everything we saw in this episode. We talk about a the proper paint colors, political rallies and tradecraft. We also get into good and bad political slogans and how the slow horses have a hard time with “Teamwork makes the dream work.” Plus a what other TV show has good partner pairings? All that and more in this episode! Frank’s book Shadow State is out now. Frank’s site – http://franksennett.com/ Shadow State – https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717325/shadow-state-by-frank-sennett/ For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. This episode I have an interview with James Callis who plays Claude Whelan on SLOW HORSES. We talk about this season and Claude’s role as First Desk, Claude’s wife and his inability to take control. We also get into the joy’s of going on location to film. Plus, has he heard anything about season 7? All that and more in this episode! For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Welcome back as we look at season 5 episode 3 of SLOW HORSES. I’m pleased to welcome back Gary to the show to break down everything we learned in this episode. We talk about a lockdown that isn’t COVID related, the proper reaction to being interrogated and the poor penguins. We also get into that story Lamb tells, how to pick the proper patsy and just how clueless is Roddy really? Plus a cybersecurity expert weighs in on how possible a MI5 hack like we see in the show. All that and more in this episode! For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. This episode I have an interview with Ruth Bradley who plays Emma Flyte on SLOW HORSES. We talk about this season and Emma’s relationship with Diana Taverner. Ruth talks about that epic fight from season four, acting with Christopher Chung and whether she “read ahead” to learn more about her character. Plus, what’s it like going up against an actor like Gary Oldman? All that and more in this episode! Ruth’s instagram is here – https://www.instagram.com/ruthbradley24/?hl=en For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Welcome back as we look at season 5 episode 2 of SLOW HORSES. I’m pleased to welcome back Dr. Mary to the show to break down all the details of this episode. We talk about the Roddy’s apartment, that David and Goliath matchup, and the group least likely to go to a fancy restaurant. We also get into Catherine’s snack planning, pints of Red Bull and River’s inappropriate exercise attire. Plus what kind of teacher would Lamb be? Or Taverner? All that and more in this episode! For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. This episode I have an interview with Christopher Chung who plays Roddy Ho on SLOW HORSES. We talk about this season and how Roddy is living his best life. Christopher goes into how the collaboration with the many different people, from the writer and director to the hair and makeup folks help bring Roddy to life. Plus, to what actor does he get to say the unforgettable line – “Roddy by name, Ho by nature”? All that and more in this episode! Christopher Chung is on Instagram here – https://www.instagram.com/chrispchung/?hl=en For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Welcome back as we return to look at season 5 of SLOW HORSES. This season is an adaptation of the Mick Herron novel London Rules. I’m pleased to welcome back Scott Hardy from the SpyHards podcast to the show. We talk about the aftermath of last season, that shocking character exit, and Roddy’s dance moves. We also get into what makes a good nightclub, whether it’s worse to beat up a bouncer or a bike delivery person and sad sack River. Plus that kiss! Is #Rouisa over before it started?!? Finally stay tuned to the end for a surprise announcement! All that and more in this episode! SpyHards website – https://www.spyhards.com/ You can find the SpyHards social media in all social media apps as @SpyHards For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. In this episode we discuss Mick Herron’s second novel in the Oxford series, The Last Voice You Hear, with prolific author, Antony Johnston. We start with some spoiler free discussion of the book before getting into the novel’s take on city life, Herron’s fake outs and the Goldilocks dilemma for mysteries – how many villains is just right? Plus serial killers, subway creepers and Chekhov’s Ostrich!?! All that and more in this episode! Antony Johnston’s Website – https://antonyjohnston.com/ Antony’s newsletter – https://ajwriter.substack.com/ Antony’s Dog Sitter Detective series – https://dogsitterdetective.com/ Antony’s book Can You Solve the Murder? – https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/776484/can-you-solve-the-murder-by-antony-johnston/ My conversation with Antony for the Spybrary Podcast – https://spybrary.com/spy-graphic-novelist-antony-johnston-chats-with-jeff-quest-112/ Go on a tour of the real locations seen in SLOW HORSES. Go to https://www.squaremilesecrets.com/slow-horses and enter the coupon code SLOUGH for 20% off your tour. Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to #TeamEvie and the Literally Healing program at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Go to either TinyURL.com/giveTE for a monetary donation or TinyURL.com/TeamE24, pick a book and make sure to pick Team Evie as the shipping location. I’ll have more ways to donate soon, so watch the feed. In this episode we discuss Mick Herron’s Slough House adjacent novel, Nobody Walks, with writer Frank Sennett. We start with some spoiler free discussion of the book before getting into the novel’s plot twists, character development, and highlighting the book’s hard boiled edge. Plus we talk the Parker novels, and some of our favorite reads from the year. All that and more in this episode! Books we recommended – Adrian McKinty’s Sean Duffy novels – https://officialadrianmckinty.com/ Donald Westlake’s Parker novels – https://www.donaldwestlake.com/parker Donald Westlake’s Dortmunder novels – https://www.donaldwestlake.com/dortmunder Dave Hutchinson’s Fractured Europe series first book Autumn in Europe – https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Europe-in-Autumn/Dave-Hutchinson/The-Fractured-Europe-Sequence/9781781087817 Charlie Huston‘s Catchpenny – https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725748/catchpenny-by-charlie-huston/ Ross Thomas’ novels – https://crimereads.com/ross-thomas-a-crime-readers-guide-to-the-classics/ Frank’s site – http://franksennett.com/ Frank’s book Shadow State – https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717325/shadow-state-by-frank-sennett/ Go on a tour of the real locations seen in SLOW HORSES. Go to https://www.squaremilesecrets.com/slow-horses and enter the coupon code SLOUGH for 20% off your tour. Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to #TeamEvie and the Literally Healing program at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Go to either TinyURL.com/giveTE for a monetary donation or TinyURL.com/TeamE24, pick a book and make sure to pick Team Evie as the shipping location. I’ll have more ways to donate soon, so watch the feed. In this episode we discuss Mick Herron’s first novel in the Oxford series, Down Cemetery Road, with bestselling author, podcaster and Booklist’s former executive editor, Keir Graff. We start with some spoiler free discussion of the book before getting into the novel’s plot twists, character development, and highlighting the book’s roots in both espionage and domestic drama. Plus, terrible dinner parties! Bad marriages! And are Brits more forthright than Yanks? We also talk about the novel’s adaptation into an Apple TV miniseries. All that and more in this episode! Keir Graff’s Website – https://keirgraff.com/ Sign up for Keir’s newsletter – https://keirgraff.com/newsletter/ The Filmographer’s Podcast – https://filmographerspodcast.com/ Keir on the Fine Arts Building – https://www.newcity.com/2023/10/30/enduring-art-after-125-years-the-fine-arts-building-is-defiantly-unmodernized-and-ready-for-its-next-act/ Go on a tour of the real locations seen in SLOW HORSES. Go to https://www.squaremilesecrets.com/slow-horses and enter the coupon code SLOUGH for 20% off your tour. Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to #TeamEvie and the Literally Healing program at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Go to TinyURL.com/giveTE to make a monetary donation to the Literally Healing program or go to TinyURL.com/TeamE24, pick a book and make sure to pick Team Evie as the shipping location. That’s so much for your support. In this episode I am pleased to welcome Meredith and Duane Swierczynski to the show to talk about the Evelyn Swierczynski Foundation. We learn about the Literally Healing program at CHLA, more about Evie, and various ways to give. Thanks so much to everyone who has already donated. I’ve heard from some of you and it means so much to see the generosity of this community. Go to TinyURL.com/giveTE to make a monetary donation to the Literally Healing program or go to TinyURL.com/TeamE24, pick a book and make sure to pick Team Evie as the shipping location. That’s so much for your support. Find the foundation here – https://www.teameviefoundation.com/

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to #TeamEvie and the Literally Healing program at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Go to TinyURL.com/TeamE24, pick a book and make sure to pick Team Evie as the shipping location. I’ll have more ways to donate soon, so watch the feed. We are back with a supersized episode to talk all the revelations in the season four finale of SLOW HORSES. I’m joined this episode by returning podcast guest Matthew Bradford. We talk familial revelations, the one time River doesn’t run – even though he wants to and whether changes from the book help or hurt the show. Plus, has Lamb turned into a teddy bear? You won’t want to miss this one! Go on a tour of the real locations seen in SLOW HORSES. Go to https://www.squaremilesecrets.com/slow-horses and enter the coupon code SLOUGH for 20% off your tour. My original review of the book Spook Street. The Barbican Station episode on the book is here. Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Go on a tour of the real locations seen in SLOW HORSES. Go to https://www.squaremilesecrets.com/slow-horses and enter the coupon code SLOUGH for 20% off your tour. We are back to break down all the excitement of the season four episode five of SLOW HORSES. I’m joined this episode by author and podcaster Lloyd Shepherd. We talk bad dads, that shocking ending and get Curiously Specific. Plus, Chekhov’s Dustbin? You won’t want to miss this one! Lloyd’s website – https://lloydshepherd.com/ Buy Lloyd’s thriller After London – https://lloydshepherd.com/after-london-a-new-book-and-a-new-way-of-reading-it/ Lloyd’s Curiously Specific podcast – https://curiouslyspecific.com/ My original review of the book Spook Street. The Barbican Station episode on the book is here. Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Go on a tour of the real locations seen in SLOW HORSES. Go to https://www.squaremilesecrets.com/slow-horses and enter the coupon code SLOUGH for 20% off your tour. We are back to break down all the excitement of the season four episode four of SLOW HORSES. I’m joined this episode by returning recapper Gary Dexter. We breakdown the why you never want to book the hotel’s murder room, the value of a good gif and Catherine’s emotional intelligence. Plus, how do people on the run always make the train just before the doors close? You won’t want to miss this one! My original review of the book Spook Street. The Barbican Station episode on the book is here. Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Go on a tour of the real locations seen in SLOW HORSES. Go to https://www.squaremilesecrets.com/slow-horses and enter the coupon code SLOUGH for 20% off your tour. We are back to break down all the excitement of the season four episode three of SLOW HORSES. I’m joined this episode by returning recapper Mary. We breakdown the craziness of River on the run, working out at the office and why the slow horses might take an Uber instead of a taxi next time. Plus, is there anyone competent in Regent’s Park and Slough House? You won’t want to miss this one! My original review of the book Spook Street. The Barbican Station episode on the book is here. Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. We are back with a special treat for all the SLOW HORSES fans – a interview with Gary Oldman about the latest season. We get into his showdown with David Cartwright that’s been building since season one and how Oldman handles playing a character who’s backstory is still being build by the book series author, Mick Herron. It’s a fascinating look into the show. After the interview we’ll break down the conversation and what we learned. You won’t want to miss this one! Go on a tour of the real locations seen in SLOW HORSES. Go to https://www.squaremilesecrets.com/slow-horses and enter the coupon code SLOUGH for 20% off your tour. My original review of the book Spook Street. The Barbican Station episode on the book is here. Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. Sound Effect by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/encoraza2-45862330/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=238840">encoraza2</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=238840">Pixabay</a> For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Go on a tour of the real locations seen in SLOW HORSES. Go to https://www.squaremilesecrets.com/slow-horses and enter the coupon code SLOUGH for 20% off your tour. We are back to break down all the excitement of the season four premiere and second episode of SLOW HORSES. I’m joined this episode by Scott Hardy co-host of the SpyHards Podcast. We breakdown all the new characters, where we think this season might be going and what happens when you clean Jackson Lamb’s office. Plus a full English explanation of Jaffa cakes. But there’s more! We talk emetophobia. sharks that eat other sharks, and Chocolate teapots! You won’t want to miss this one! SpyHards website – https://www.spyhards.com/ @SpyHards on Twitter – https://x.com/spyhards?lang=en My original review of the book Spook Street. The Barbican Station episode on the book is here. Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Go on a tour of the real locations seen in SLOW HORSES. Go to https://www.squaremilesecrets.com/slow-horses and enter the coupon code SLOUGH for 20% off your tour. This episode is a review of the book Spook Street, which this season of SLOW HORSES is based on. Extremely minor spoilers are in the episode My original review of the book Spook Street. The Barbican Station episode on the book is here. Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. This week we are back to talk about Mick Herron’s latest book – The Secret Hours! I’m pleased to welcome The Sunday Times Senior Political Commentator Tim Shipman to the show. In the first half of the show we stay relatively spoiler free on The Secret Hours as we talk politics and Herron, British inquiries and what makes a politician tick. In the second half we discuss Herron’s take on Berlin just after the fall of the wall, misdirection, and whether the TV show prompted Herron to write this particular story. Plus … we mull over where the series goes next! All that and more in this episode! Tim’s latest interview with Mick Herron – https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/mick-herron-a-smiley-for-our-times-on-jackson-lamb-and-slow-horses-d7rf3ndjr Tim Shipman – At The Sunday Times – https://www.thetimes.co.uk/profile/tim-shipman?page=1Tim’s Twitter – https://twitter.com/ShippersUnbound Preorder Tim’s next book Out on Amazon. Find Tim’s books All Out War and Fall Out – https://www.harpercollins.com/blogs/authors/tim-shipman Buy The Secret Hours – US or UK. Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to Room to Read here or share the link – http://tinyurl.com/spiesread We’re back to discuss the third season finale of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses titled Footprints. This episode guest Matthew Bradford returns to join me in talking through all the action in this epic season finale. We talk about whether this episode is like Home Alone or if Jackson Lamb has been watching too many A-Team reruns, the most emotional scene so far in the show between Lamb and Catherine and how not to use a double decker bus. Plus, we talk through that season four trailer. All that and much more in this episode! Matthew’s Blog – http://doubleosection.blogspot.com/ Season 3, Episode 6 – Footprints The le Carré Cast – https://lecarrecast.com/ Leave me your comments for a future show at PodInbox.com/spy! My original review of the Real Tigers by Mick Herron. The Barbican Station episode on the book Barbican Station – Real Tigers – Episode 4 Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to Room to Read here or share the link – http://tinyurl.com/spiesread We’re back to discuss fifth episode of the third season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses titled Cleaning Up. This episode author Frank Sennett joins me to talk all about this penultimate episode of the season. We talk about the showdown between Dame Ingrid and Taverner, Catherine’s alcoholism and misconceptions, and how Lord of the Rings fandom might not be enough to save you in a gun fight. Plus, why Jackson Lamb is like Jackie Chan’s Drunken Master. All that and much more in this episode! Frank’s site – http://franksennett.com/ Shadow State – https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717325/shadow-state-by-frank-sennett/ Vote for Frank’s book! Go here and select “Best New Novel By a Chicagoan” to find Frank’s book Shadow State. https://chicagoreader.com/best-of-chicago/2023-ballot/#/gallery?group=468483 Season 3, Episode 5 – Cleaning Up The le Carré Cast – https://lecarrecast.com/ Leave me your comments for a future show at PodInbox.com/spy! My original review of the Real Tigers by Mick Herron. The Barbican Station episode on the book Barbican Station – Real Tigers – Episode 4 Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to Room to Read here or share the link – http://tinyurl.com/spiesread We’re back to discuss fourth episode of the third season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses titled Uninvited Guests. We talk about the awkward hugs, what to do when you’ve figured out your fired and BI6 ROD. Plus, episode MVP – Douglas. All that and much more in this episode! Season 3, Episode 4 – Uninvited Guests The le Carré Cast – https://lecarrecast.com/ Leave me your comments for a future show at PodInbox.com/spy! My original review of the Real Tigers by Mick Herron. The Barbican Station episode on the book Barbican Station – Real Tigers – Episode 4 Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to Room to Read here or share the link – http://tinyurl.com/spiesread We’re back to discuss third episode of the third season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses titled Negotiating with Tigers. We talk about the increasing grossness of Oldman’s performance as Jackson Lamb, how River is a glutton for punishment, and why you shouldn’t bring drugs on your secret missions. Plus, how best to drive with a dead body in your lap. All that and much more in this episode! Season 3, Episode 3 – Negotiating with Tigers The le Carré Cast – https://lecarrecast.com/ Leave me your comments for a future show at PodInbox.com/spy! My original review of the Real Tigers by Mick Herron. The Barbican Station episode on the book Barbican Station – Real Tigers – Episode 4 Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to Room to Read here or share the link – http://tinyurl.com/spiesread We’re back to discuss the premiere of the third season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses. We talk about the mini movie that starts the show, how A River Runs Through It, and excitement over the buddy comedy of Marcus and Shirley. Plus, we talk plead for some John Bachelor Christmas Specials. All that and much more in this premiere episode! Season 3, Episode 1 – Strange Games Season 3, Episode 2 – Hard Lessons Matthew’s Blog – http://doubleosection.blogspot.com/ The le Carré Cast – https://lecarrecast.com/ Past episodes of Spy Rewind – https://spybrary.com/category/spy-rewind/ Leave me your comments for a future show at PodInbox.com/spy! My original review of the Real Tigers by Mick Herron. The Barbican Station episode on the book Barbican Station – Real Tigers – Episode 4 Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to Room to Read here or share the link – http://tinyurl.com/spiesread We’re back to discuss the finale of the second season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses – Old Scores. We talk about how this season was like Die Hard, why there’s never a helicopter when you need one, and the best type of eulogies. Plus, we talk about how it’s possible for River to screw up in the same way all over again. All that and much more in this supersized finale episode! Season 2, Episode 6 – Old Scores Matthew’s Blog – http://doubleosection.blogspot.com/ The le Carré Cast – https://lecarrecast.com/ Past episodes of Spy Rewind – https://spybrary.com/category/spy-rewind/ Leave me your comments for a future show at PodInbox.com/spy! My original review of the book. The Barbican Station episode on the book Dead Lions. Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to Room to Read here or share the link – http://tinyurl.com/spiesread We’re back to discuss the fifth episode of the second season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses – Boardroom Games. We talk about chess strategies, proper techniques for dialing your phone with your nose, and that shocking cliffhanger. Plus, we talk about the real London locations we see in this season. All that and much more in this episode. Season 2, Episode 5 – Boardroom Games Find Jonathan on Mastodon @JonathanReed Leave me your comments for a future show at PodInbox.com/spy! My original review of the book. The Barbican Station episode on the book Dead Lions. Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to Room to Read here or share the link – http://tinyurl.com/spiesread We’re back to discuss the fourth episode of the second season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses – Ciacada. We talk about accessorizing with a box cutter, and missing thumbs and Lamb being off kilter for once. Plus, hear some major hot takes/rants on River and his overconfidence. All that and much more in this episode. Season 2, Episode 4 – Ciacada Leave me your comments for a future show at PodInbox.com/spy! My original review of the book. The Barbican Station episode on the book Dead Lions. Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to Room to Read here or share the link – http://tinyurl.com/spiesread We’re back to discuss the third episode of the second season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses. We talk about bike safety, shady small english towns, whether this episode had two award winning performances and the dinner party from hell. All that and much more in this episode. Season 2, Episode 3 – Drinking Games Leave me your comments for a future show at PodInbox.com/spy! My original review of the book. The Barbican Station episode on the book Dead Lions. Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Donate to Room to Read here or share the link – http://tinyurl.com/spiesread We’re back to discuss the first and second episodes of the second season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses. We talk about love on the rocks, impressions of new characters and eating on camera. All that and much more in this episode. Season 2, Episode 1 – Last Stop Season 2, Episode 2 – From Upshott With Love Leave me your comments for a future show at PodInbox.com/spy! My original review of the book. The Barbican Station episode on the book Dead Lions. Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. I talk with guest Matthew Bradford about Mick Herron’s latest short story – Standing By The Wall. This story is a crucial follow up to both Slough House and Bad Actors and fans of River and Roddy won’t want to miss it. Plus we further dissect all the Bad Actors action and discuss our hopes for season 2 of SLOW HORSES. Plus what does this story have to do with The Secret Hours? All that and more in this episode. Find Matthew Bradford on Twitter here or on his site Double O Section. Buy the book – US or UK. Leave me your comments for a future show at PodInbox.com/spy! Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. This week we are back to talk all things Bad Actors! I’m pleased to welcome Slate Book and Culture critic Laura Miller. In the first half of the show we stay spoiler free of Bad Actors as we talk about the ins and outs of reading, the Slough House audiobooks and Jackson Lamb’s secrets. In the second half we discuss all the crazy action the slow horses get up to with evil politicians, soccer hooligans, and shady Russians. Plus … River! All that and more in this episode! Laura’s piece on the Slough House series – https://slate.com/culture/2022/04/slough-house-books-slow-horses-mick-herron-review.html  Laura’s book – The Magician’s Book: A Skeptic’s Adventures in Narnia – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001M2FTEW  Laura’s work on Slate – https://slate.com/author/laura-miller-2  Follow Laura on Twitter – https://twitter.com/magiciansbook?s=21&t=EKh03gKmlnjjWoD4lYoQDA  Other things discussed- C.S. Lewis’ Experiments in Criticism – https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Experiment_in_Criticism#:~:text=An%20Experiment%20in%20Criticism%20is,the%20other%20the%20%22literary%22.  Laura’s interview with John le Carré- https://www.salon.com/2004/01/05/le_carre/ Slate’s HIS DARK MATERIALS podcast – The Authority – https://slate.com/podcasts/his-dark-materials Buy Bad Actors – US or UK. Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. We talk about the sixth and final episode of the first season of the new Apple TV Plus adaptation of Slow Horses. In the first part we talk about impressions of the first few episodes before taking a break and returning to talk in depth about the sixth episode. My guest this week is Lloyd Shepherd. Lloyd is an author and podcaster. We talk about Peter Judd and Boris Johnson, Curiously Specific locations in SLOW HORSES, and Mick Herron’s cameo on the show. Plus the Min’s “mild imbecility”, the comedy pedigree of the show’s writers and dive deep on glasses. All that and much more in this episode. Leave me your comments for a future show at PodInbox.com/spy! Come back next week as I talk about burning questions ahead of the release of Bad Actors. Lloyd’s Website – https://lloydshepherdwriter.wordpress.com/ Curiously Specific episode on Slow Horses – https://curiouslyspecific.com/2021/03/19/slow-horses/ Curiously Specific Podcast – https://curiouslyspecific.com/ CS episode on The Ipcress File – https://curiouslyspecific.com/2020/06/26/the-ipcress-file/ CS episode on Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy – https://curiouslyspecific.com/2021/04/30/tinker-tailor-soldier-spy/ The Guardian article that discusses Herron’s and Johnson’s time at university together –https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/jan/15/mick-herron-i-look-at-jackson-lamb-and-think-my-god-did-i-write-that-my-mother-reads-this-stuff Lloyd’s Twitter feed is here. Wimpole’s Folly – The location where they filmed Hassan’s rescue – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wimpole%27s_Folly FOUR LIONS – The film Lloyd mentions having a similar sense of dark humor – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Lions My original review of the book. The Barbican Station episode on the book Slow Horses. Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Catch up on episode five before the sixth and final episode of the first season drops of the new Apple TV Plus adaption of Slow Horses. In the first part we talk about impressions of the first few episodes and Jonathan Reed’s interview with James Hawes before taking a break and returning to talk in depth about the fifth episode. We talk about what it’s like as a viewer without any knowledge of the books, working steps from the real location of Slough House, and how to hackers should really be portrayed. Plus the scoop on Jonathan’s interview with the director of SLOW HORSES. All that and much more in this episode. Leave me your comments for a future show at PodInbox.com/spy! Come back next week as I talk with a new guest about the final episode of the season. My guest this week is Jonathan Reed. Jonathan is a graphic designer and contributor to ScreenTimes.net. Jonathan’s Twitter feed is here. Magic Rays of Light podcast and interview with director James Hawes. My original review of the book. Barbican Station episode on the book Slow Horses. Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Catch up on episode four before the fifth episode drops as we continue to discuss the new Apple TV Plus adaption of Slow Horses. In the first part we have some updates and impressions of the first few episodes before taking a break and returning to talk in depth about the fourth episode. We talk about whether the actors are portraying the slow horses as we expected, the show’s wonderful art direction and the proper pronunciation of Mario. We also talk foreplay, gunplay and Coldplay. All that and much more in this episode. Leave me your comments for a future show at PodInbox.com/spy! Come back next week as I talk with a new guest about Episode 5. My guest this week is Mary, a doctoral candidate in Applied Child Development. SLOW HORSES Reddit is here. Article on the Slough House series on Slate.com The real location of Slough House. My original review of the book. Barbican Station episode on the book Slow Horses. Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. Catch up on episode three before the forth episode drops as we continue to discuss the third episode of the new Apple TV Plus adaption of Slow Horses. In the first part we discuss impressions of the first couple episodes before taking a break and returning to talk in depth about the third episode. We talk ice buckets, Vets – both animal and military, and what your proper locked in a closet weapon should be. All that and more in this episode. Leave me your comments for a future show at PodInbox.com/spy! Come back next week as I talk with a new guest about Episode 4. My guest is Matthew Bradford of the site Double O Section. I previously talked with Matthew about Herron’s Slough House related novellas and short story. My original review of the book. Barbican Station episode on the book Slow Horses. Matthew’s Website is here. Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. Matthew’s Twitter – @DoubleOSection For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Find all previous and future episodes listed here or in your podcast app under “Barbican Station”. In this episode we discuss the premiere of the new Apple TV Plus adaption of Slow Horses. The first part is spoiler free before we take a break and come back to talk in depth about the first and second episodes. Leave me your comments for a future show at PodInbox.com/spy! Come back next week as I talk with a new guest about Episode 3. My guests are Shane Whaley of the Spybrary podcast and Gary Dexter who I spoke to about Real Tigers. My original review of the book. Barbican Station episode on the book Slow Horses. Listen to Gary and I talk Bond and John le Carré on the Cinema Junkies podcast. We’re on the October 8 to October 29th, 2021 episodes. Spybrary Website – Spybrary.com Spybrary’s Twitter – @Spybrary Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here. For more on the slow horses, click here. Track down the real Slough House here.

Matthew Bradford and Jeff Quest recap and give their opinions on episode 8, the season finale, titled The Final Mission of Bravo's new reality TV show - Spy Games. Who was crowned the ultimate spy? FYI - We had a little audio wackiness for the first couple minutes before it cleared up.