The Problematic Gaze

By: David Moor and Lee Arnott
  • Summary

  • 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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    And if our fellow Gazers want to comment on what they've heard in our episodes, or to suggest future topics, please email us at theproblematicgaze@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!

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Episodes
  • Ep 21: 'An American Werewolf In London' from 1981. Nurses, Curses and Piccadilly Circus!!!
    Oct 29 2024

    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, in celebration of Halloween, we cast our gaze on the classic film An American Werewolf In London. From the Yorkshire Moors to Piccadilly Circus, this film caused a stir upon its release in 1981. Is it a horror or a comedy? Is Jenny Agutter the poshest nurse ever? Let's take a visit to the most unwelcoming pub in England. And have you ever woken up in a wolf enclosure? Easily done.

    Also, did Lee and Dave first meet on a donkey in 1981? And the side plate going for a song at £155.00!!

    You can watch An American Werewolf in London on Amazon Prime in the UK.

    Please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. They really help to spread the word of The Problematic Gaze.

    And if our fellow Gazers want to comment on what they've heard in our episodes, or to suggest future topics, please email us at theproblematicgaze@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!

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    49 mins
  • Ep 20: 'Absolutely Fabulous' from 1994. Champers alright for you, Pats?
    Oct 22 2024

    Crack open the Bolly! It's our 20th episode!! 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 our gaze on the PR and fashion world inhabited by the icons Edina Monsoon and Patsy Stone, from the classic BBC sitcom Absolutely Fabulous. In Episode 3 from Season 2, Pats and Eddy, take a trip to Marrakech. Unfortunately for Patsy, Edina's daughter Saffy tags along. What could possibly go wrong?

    Also, Lee and Dave put in an exhausting 6 hour shift in London Town. And you are live on The Problematic Gaze, please do not swear!

    You can watch Absolutely Fabulous on ITVX in the UK.

    Please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. They really help to spread the word of The Problematic Gaze.

    And if our fellow Gazers want to comment on what they've heard in our episodes, or to suggest future topics, please email us at theproblematicgaze@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!

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    43 mins
  • Ep 19: 'Threads' TV movie from 1984. Sheffield, shelters and nuclear winters.
    Oct 15 2024

    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 struggle to find anything uplifting to say about the TV film 'Threads' from 1984. Although, considering its subject matter is nuclear armageddon, we'd challenge anyone to put a positive slant on it! The source of many a child of the 80's nightmares, 'Threads' is an unrelenting study on what can happen when two superpowers collide. We promise we'll be funny funny funny next week! That's if we're all still here.........

    Also, Lee takes a tumble. And Dave is doing nothing unsavoury whatsoever with a sheep!

    Click here to watch 'Threads' on BBC IPlayer in the UK. A word of warning. Contains extremely graphic depictions of nuclear war.

    Please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. They really help to spread the word of The Problematic Gaze.

    And if our fellow Gazers want to comment on what they've heard in our episodes, or to suggest future topics, please email us at theproblematicgaze@gmail.com. We love hearing from you!

    Follow us on X, Instagram and Threads @podcastgaze

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    39 mins

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