The Problematic Gaze

Aug 27 2024
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Join Lee and Dave for lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture of yesteryear that has since been considered problematic.  Should they be 'cancelled' or celebrated? What can we learn from them? Does the mention of 'Mrs Slocombe's pussy' send you into hysterical laughter or moral outrage? Or are you just as confused as us as to how we should feel?  Perhaps a glass of wine would help?

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Episode 12: Sex, Vice and Ginger Spice. The 'Fat Slags' Movie from 2004

Aug 27 2024 46 mins  
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 watch the 2004 British film 'Fat Slags'. Universally panned by critics and a flop at the box office, Dave and Dr Lee dig deep to find a redeeming feature. Do we succeed?Also, we deep dive Dave's trip to New York and skim the

Episode 11: Parky, Pipes and Brown Pants! BBC TV Drama "Ghostwatch" from 1992

Aug 19 2024 51 mins  
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 watch the supernatural BBC 1 drama 'Ghostwatch' from 1992. Find out why it had the nation in uproar and jammed the BBC switchboard. Just who is Pipes? And dare you enter the Glory Hole?Sadly the version of Ghostwatch we watc

Episode 10: Big Mistake, Huge!! "Pretty Woman" from 1990

Aug 06 2024 42 mins  
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 watch the 1990 movie "Pretty Woman" starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts. Romantic fairy tale or a huge bucket of problematic misogyny? Let's discuss.Also, Lee's big night out in Soho and Dave's favourite new podcast (aft

Episode 9: Lads Lads Lads!!! TV Comedy "Men Behaving Badly" from 1994

Jul 30 2024 36 mins  
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 watch an episode of popular UK sitcom 'Men Behaving Badly." from 1994. Just what was Lad Culture and what was it reacting against? Was it all just an advertisers wet dream?Also, Lee's pigeon nightmare. And is beating a rat t

Episode 8: Man In A Frock, Bikini Wrestlers and Itching Powder. "Carry On Girls" from 1973

Jul 23 2024 42 mins  
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 delve into the world of 'Carry On' films with Carry On Girls from 1973. Harmless saucy fun? Feminist classic? Hmmm...... Where can we buy a swanee whistle?Also, just where did Bananarama film the video for 'Cruel Summer? Spo

Episode 7: I Wanna Kiss You In Paris. Madonna 'Justify My Love' Video 1990

Jul 16 2024 34 mins  
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

Episode 6: There's A Strange Man In Our Bath! - 'Man About The House' TV Sitcom from 1973

Jul 09 2024 34 mins  
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 epis

Episode 5: Nothing In This Game For Two in A Bed! UK Gameshow Bullseye from 1988

Jul 02 2024 43 mins  
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...

Episode 4: Brave and Heartbreaking. The British Film Thriller 'Victim'. 1961

Jun 25 2024 41 mins  
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

Episode 3: Gaslighting Edith! 'Allo Allo!" Comedy from 1982

Jun 18 2024 30 mins  
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