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PODCAST

The Problematic Gaze

David Moor and Lee Arnott

Winner - ‘Best History Podcast’ - Independent Podcast Awards 2025‘Top 30 Podcasts To Listen To Right Now’ - The Radio Times 2025Direct 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 of yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. Each week we focus on a different piece of pop culture, and put it into context by looking at the news events and cultural landscape of the year it was released

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Episode 7: I Wanna Kiss You In Paris. Madonna's...

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2024/07/16

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 the Problematic lens over Madonna's 1990 music video for Justify My Love.Madonna caused another commotion with the release of this video. But looking back on it, did it really warrant the moral backlash and slut shaming it received?Also, what would Cilla Black's version of this song sound like? And Lee, why don't you tell us...

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Episode 6: There's A Strange Man In Our Bath! - 'Man...

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2024/07/09

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 the Problematic lens over 'Man About The House', a UK sitcom from 1973. Jo and Chrissie find a strange man in their bath. But can he cook? And a new queen is crowned! All bow to Yootha Joyce!Click here to watch the episode of Man About The House as discussed in this podcastFollow us on X and Instagram @podcastgaze and on Fac...

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43:07

Episode 5: Nothing In This Game For Two in A Bed! UK...

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2024/07/02

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 take a deep dive into Bullseye, a popular UK TV gameshow from the 80's and 90's. Jim Bowen, Tony Green, Bully's Prize Board! It's all here. Problematic? You bet! Watch the Episode of Bullseye from 25th September 1988 here...Follow us at The Problematic Gaze on Facebook and @podcastgaze on X and Instagram!

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Episode 4: Brave and Heartbreaking. The British Film...

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2024/06/25

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. In this episode we watch the British film 'Victim' from 1961. A classic starring Dirk Bogarde and Sylvia Syms, it was considered the first British film to portray homosexuality in a sympathetic light.Click here to watch the 1961 thriller 'Victim"Follow The Problematic Gaze on Facebook. Or on X and Instagram @podcastgaze

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Episode 3: Gaslighting Edith! 'Allo Allo!" Comedy...

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2024/06/18

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. In this episode we watch the pilot episode of Allo Allo! Saucy farce, British airmen, the alluring Michelle of the French resistance. Is War ever funny? When did 'gaslighting' become a dirty word? It's all under discussion here. You can watch Allo Allo! here. (Sign in required.) Or simply search YouTube for an abundance of clips for your view...

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Episode 2: In Love With Sharon J! '40 Minutes: Page 3...

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2024/06/11

Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture of yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This episode explores the Page 3 phenomenon by watching the BBC Documentary ’40 Minutes: Page 3 Girls’ from 1985. Harmless titillation? Misogynistic exploitation? Let’s discuss.Plus: Why is Lee bitter about Supergran? What was Dave’s gay awakening?Click here to watch '40 Minutes: Page 3 Girls' on YouTube. Sign in required.Follow us on Facebook:...

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46:34

Episode 1: Boundaries Anyone? What Not To Wear and...

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2024/06/03

Join Lee and Dave, on their maiden voyage, for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture of yesteryear that has since been considered problematic.This episodes subject: '00's Makeover Shows, where we focus on the year 2003.Click here to watch the Episode of "What Not To Wear"

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