Barbican Station - A Slow Horses Podcast

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Barbican Station – Hiba Bennani Interview Oct 26, 2025

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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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Track down the real Slough House here.

Barbican Station – Season 5 Episode 5 – Recap Oct 22, 2025

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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!

Keir Graff’s Website – https://keirgraff.com/

The Filmographer’s Podcast – https://filmographerspodcast.com/

The Filmographer’s Podcast Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheFilmographersPodcast

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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Barbican Station – Season 5 Episode 4 – Recap Oct 15, 2025

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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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Barbican Station – James Callis Interview Oct 12, 2025

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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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Track down the real Slough House here.

Barbican Station – Season 5 Episode 3 – Recap Oct 09, 2025

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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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Track down the real Slough House here.

Barbican Station – Ruth Bradley Interview Oct 05, 2025

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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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Track down the real Slough House here.

Barbican Station – Season 5 Episode 2 – Recap Oct 04, 2025

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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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Track down the real Slough House here.

Barbican Station – Christopher Chung Interview Sep 28, 2025

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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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Track down the real Slough House here.

Barbican Station – Season 5 Episode 1 – Recap Sep 26, 2025

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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!

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

You can find the SpyHards social media in all social media apps as @SpyHards

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Track down the real Slough House here.

Barbican Station – The Last Voice You Hear by Mick Herron – Explored Feb 24, 2025

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In this episode we discuss Mick Herron’s second novel in the Oxford series, The Last Voice You Hear, with prolific author, Antony Johnston. We start with some spoiler free discussion of the book before getting into the novel’s take on city life, Herron’s fake outs and the Goldilocks dilemma for mysteries – how many villains is just right?

Plus serial killers, subway creepers and Chekhov’s Ostrich!?!

All that and more in this episode!

Antony Johnston’s Website – https://antonyjohnston.com/

Antony’s newsletter – https://ajwriter.substack.com/

Antony’s Dog Sitter Detective series – https://dogsitterdetective.com/

Antony’s book Can You Solve the Murder? – https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/776484/can-you-solve-the-murder-by-antony-johnston/

My conversation with Antony for the Spybrary Podcast – https://spybrary.com/spy-graphic-novelist-antony-johnston-chats-with-jeff-quest-112/

Go on a tour of the real locations seen in SLOW HORSES. Go to https://www.squaremilesecrets.com/slow-horses and enter the coupon code SLOUGH for 20% off your tour.

Follow the latest news about the upcoming AppleTV adaption here.

For more on the slow horses, click here.

Track down the real Slough House here.

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