Through the Square Window
@squarewindowpod.bsky.social
A podcast guiding you through the UK TV we watched in decades gone by
Gadzooks! Our podcast is out tomorrow, looking at TV from Nov 1984, including the last-ever episode of Rentaghost. Former Blue Peter editor and now author Richard Marson joins @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social to talk about it.
November 11, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Gadzooks! Our podcast is out tomorrow, looking at TV from Nov 1984, including the last-ever episode of Rentaghost. Former Blue Peter editor and now author Richard Marson joins @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social to talk about it.
We've a new episode arriving on Wednesday, with @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social kw looking at shows from November 1984, including...
November 10, 2025 at 8:53 AM
We've a new episode arriving on Wednesday, with @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social kw looking at shows from November 1984, including...
"Started out this morning as usual..." Coming up in next Wednesday's podcast, @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social look at Ray Davies' 1984 Channel 4 film, Return to Waterloo.
November 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
"Started out this morning as usual..." Coming up in next Wednesday's podcast, @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social look at Ray Davies' 1984 Channel 4 film, Return to Waterloo.
Our podcast, Through The Square Window, returns next Wednesday, hosted by @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social . Looking at TV from Nov 1984, including Bob's Full House! (And remember, our doors are always open for you!)
November 6, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Our podcast, Through The Square Window, returns next Wednesday, hosted by @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social . Looking at TV from Nov 1984, including Bob's Full House! (And remember, our doors are always open for you!)
NEW EP OUT WEDS 12 NOV! Featuring TV director, producer and former Blue Peter editor Richard Marson discussing the last-ever Rentaghost with @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social, and his ace new book from @tenacrebooks.bsky.social, Box of Delights: The Story of BBC Children's Television
November 4, 2025 at 11:56 AM
NEW EP OUT WEDS 12 NOV! Featuring TV director, producer and former Blue Peter editor Richard Marson discussing the last-ever Rentaghost with @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social, and his ace new book from @tenacrebooks.bsky.social, Box of Delights: The Story of BBC Children's Television
Friends, we need your nominations please. What were the worst/most inappropriate "big films" shown on TV during Christmasses of yore? Please share your suggestions.
October 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Friends, we need your nominations please. What were the worst/most inappropriate "big films" shown on TV during Christmasses of yore? Please share your suggestions.
Huge thanks to Total TV Guide magazine for interviewing @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social about our podcast. The issue is out today.
October 21, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Huge thanks to Total TV Guide magazine for interviewing @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social about our podcast. The issue is out today.
A new episode of Through the Square Window is now available wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social, it's looking at four shows from October 1990: The Mary Whitehouse Experience, Watchdog, Knightmare and Twin Peaks
October 15, 2025 at 7:16 AM
A new episode of Through the Square Window is now available wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social, it's looking at four shows from October 1990: The Mary Whitehouse Experience, Watchdog, Knightmare and Twin Peaks
"Every day, once a day, give yourself a present..." Episode 2 of our podcast, Through the Square Window (presented by @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social) is out tomorrow, looking at shows from October 1990, including...
October 14, 2025 at 7:11 AM
"Every day, once a day, give yourself a present..." Episode 2 of our podcast, Through the Square Window (presented by @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social) is out tomorrow, looking at shows from October 1990, including...
WARNING TEAM! A new episode of our podcast, Through the Square Window, (hosted by @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social) is out on Wednesday, looking at shows from October 1990, including Knightmare!
October 13, 2025 at 7:31 AM
WARNING TEAM! A new episode of our podcast, Through the Square Window, (hosted by @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social) is out on Wednesday, looking at shows from October 1990, including Knightmare!
The next episode of Through the Square Window is out on Wednesday. Be warned... IT'S A POTENTIAL DEATH-TRAP. Made and hosted by @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 9:26 AM
The next episode of Through the Square Window is out on Wednesday. Be warned... IT'S A POTENTIAL DEATH-TRAP. Made and hosted by @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social
"It's time for/it's time for..." episode 2 of Through the Square Window. Well, nearly. It's actually out on Wednesday, hosted by @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social Looking at shows from October 1990, including...
October 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
"It's time for/it's time for..." episode 2 of Through the Square Window. Well, nearly. It's actually out on Wednesday, hosted by @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social Looking at shows from October 1990, including...
Huge thanks to @radiotimes.bsky.social for this very generous piece on our podcast, which you can find in this week's edition. @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social
September 30, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Huge thanks to @radiotimes.bsky.social for this very generous piece on our podcast, which you can find in this week's edition. @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social
We (that's @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social ) are recording episode 2 of our new podcast Through the Square Window tomorrow, looking at shows from October 1990: The Mary Whitehouse Experience; Watchdog; Knightmare and Twin Peaks. Jump in here if you've any thoughts.
September 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
We (that's @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social ) are recording episode 2 of our new podcast Through the Square Window tomorrow, looking at shows from October 1990: The Mary Whitehouse Experience; Watchdog; Knightmare and Twin Peaks. Jump in here if you've any thoughts.
Our friend, the journalist Paul Simper, has been in touch to confirm he definitely watched the BBC hospital drama Angels back in 1975.
September 17, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Our friend, the journalist Paul Simper, has been in touch to confirm he definitely watched the BBC hospital drama Angels back in 1975.
Huge thank you to the amazing @stuartmanning.bsky.social who designed our podcast logo.
September 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Huge thank you to the amazing @stuartmanning.bsky.social who designed our podcast logo.
Tomorrow, it happens. The first episode of our podcast Through the Square Window (hosted by @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social ) is released. Among the shows we're talking about is the mighty...
September 16, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Tomorrow, it happens. The first episode of our podcast Through the Square Window (hosted by @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social ) is released. Among the shows we're talking about is the mighty...
First ep of our podcast hosted by @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social arrives on Wednesday, looking at shows we watched in September 1975, including...
September 15, 2025 at 1:28 PM
First ep of our podcast hosted by @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social arrives on Wednesday, looking at shows we watched in September 1975, including...
Another look ahead at what's coming up in the first episode of our new podcast, Through the Square Window (out on Weds) with @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social In ep 1 we're looking at TV shows from September 1975, including...
September 12, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Another look ahead at what's coming up in the first episode of our new podcast, Through the Square Window (out on Weds) with @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social In ep 1 we're looking at TV shows from September 1975, including...
Our brand-new podcast, Through the Square Window, launches on Wednesday. It's hosted by @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social. Episode one includes...
September 11, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Our brand-new podcast, Through the Square Window, launches on Wednesday. It's hosted by @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social. Episode one includes...
Hello! Through the Square Window is a new podcast all about what we used to watch on British TV. Hosted by
@samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and
@gkw.bsky.social, the first ep launches Wednesday next week. A two-minute preview is available now. Just search for us, wherever you get your podcasts.
@samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and
@gkw.bsky.social, the first ep launches Wednesday next week. A two-minute preview is available now. Just search for us, wherever you get your podcasts.
September 10, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Hello! Through the Square Window is a new podcast all about what we used to watch on British TV. Hosted by
@samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and
@gkw.bsky.social, the first ep launches Wednesday next week. A two-minute preview is available now. Just search for us, wherever you get your podcasts.
@samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and
@gkw.bsky.social, the first ep launches Wednesday next week. A two-minute preview is available now. Just search for us, wherever you get your podcasts.