Barbican Station – A Slow Horses Podcast

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This episode I talk with returning guest Matthew Bradford about everything that happened in the final episode of season 6 of Slow Horses.

We talk about crowbars, birthday parties and beaches.

Plus differences from the books, who is coming back next season and that shocking death.

Finally, what does it mean for the show now that it’s diverging so far from the book series?

All that and more in this episode!

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This episode I talk with returning guest author Frank Sennett about episode 5,

We talk about that crazy ending, what’s the matter with River and misty morning airfields.

Plus is Taverner on the ropes, is a Safe House really safe with a Slow Horse in it and how Oldman has made Jackson Lamb fit him like a very tight glove.

Finally, we circle around to the question of whether we have we ever seen better banter?

All that and more in this episode!

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This episode I speak to actor Tom Brooke about his performance on Slow Horses as JK Coe.

We talk about what exactly Coe is listening to and working with showrunner Will Smith.

Plus how River ended up sitting in the back seat and his interactions with Mick Herron.

Finally, will Coe’s hoodie end up in the Slough House Hall of Fame?

All that and more in this episode!

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This episode I talk with returning guest Gary about episode 4,

We talk about the look of the show this season, bowling alleys and whether video games help your driving.

Plus pension plans, vanity license plates and spies in a Shake Shack?

Finally, will you ever want to go into a public bathroom after watching this?

All that and more in this episode!

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This episode I speak to Saskia Reeves about her performance on Slow Horses.

We talk about Lamb’s relationship with Catherine and Reeves character choices.

Plus how the books inform the show and how she works with the directors to add character moments to the show.

Finally, what does Reeves want to tell fans of the show?

All that and more in this episode!

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This episode I talk with author Frank Sennett about episode three, Resurrection.

We talk about all of this episodes shocking returns, russian assassins and all the great guest performances this episode.

Plus is Shirley the little sister of the Slow Horses and is the show a modern day Operation Mincemeat?

Finally, who is up for a Fray Bentos?

All that and more in this episode!

Frank’s book Shadow State – https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717325/shadow-state-by-frank-sennett/

Frank’s review of Operation Mincemeat – https://chicagocultureauthority.com/2026/10/02/operation-mincemeat-serves-up-tasty-musical-comedy-at-cibc/

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This episode I speak to Christopher Chung about his performance as Roddy Ho on Season six of Slow Horses.

We talk about Season 5 afterglow, an evolving Roddy, and a Roddy Ho spin off?

Plus what Mick Herron thinks of his performance as Roddy, working with a new showrunner and why does Lamb keep Roddy around?

Finally, Ho-mies?

All that and more in this episode!

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This episode I talk with Scott from the SpyHards podcast about episode two, Daddy Issues.

We talk about that cliffhanger ending, bad tv interviews and small text messages.

Plus Scott offers his British food insights, what is Roddy keeping in his desk and River tries his hand at HR work?

Finally, do we think all of the remaining Slow Horses will make it through this season?

All that and more in this episode!

SpyHards website – https://www.spyhards.com/

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This episode I talk with Scott from the SpyHards podcast about all the action in episode one, Circle of Life. We get into shocking returns, no pay and funeral wear.

We do some investigative reporting on actor heights, talk about least preferred ways to be murdered and why you should always be careful where you point your laser.

Plus, who are all the surprise guests at this funeral!

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

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This episode I talk with Matthew Bradford about all our Burning Questions ahead of season six of the show. We discuss some Herron related news before getting into what we might see this season based on the trailer. We eventually delve into some book related potential spoilers but we do give fair warning.

Plus, we talk about what’s coming on the Herron Horizon and some collecting talk. All that and more in this episode!

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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

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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

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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/

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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

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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!

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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

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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/

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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!

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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!

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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/

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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/

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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/

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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/

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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!

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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!

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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

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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!

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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

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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!

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