Barbican Station – The Secret Hours by Mick Herron – Review with Tim Shipman
Jan 16, 2024
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This week we are back to talk about Mick Herron’s latest book – The Secret Hours! I’m pleased to welcome The Sunday Times Senior Political Commentator Tim Shipman to the show.
In the first half of the show we stay relatively spoiler free on The Secret Hours as we talk politics and Herron, British inquiries and what makes a politician tick. In the second half we discuss Herron’s take on Berlin just after the fall of the wall, misdirection, and whether the TV show prompted Herron to write this particular story. Plus … we mull over where the series goes next! All that and more in this episode!
We’re back to discuss the third season finale of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses titled Footprints. This episode guest Matthew Bradford returns to join me in talking through all the action in this epic season finale.
We talk about whether this episode is like Home Alone or if Jackson Lamb has been watching too many A-Team reruns, the most emotional scene so far in the show between Lamb and Catherine and how not to use a double decker bus. Plus, we talk through that season four trailer.
We’re back to discuss fifth episode of the third season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses titled Cleaning Up. This episode author Frank Sennett joins me to talk all about this penultimate episode of the season.
We talk about the showdown between Dame Ingrid and Taverner, Catherine’s alcoholism and misconceptions, and how Lord of the Rings fandom might not be enough to save you in a gun fight. Plus, why Jackson Lamb is like Jackie Chan’s Drunken Master. All that and much more in this episode!
We’re back to discuss fourth episode of the third season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses titled Uninvited Guests.
We talk about the awkward hugs, what to do when you’ve figured out your fired and BI6 ROD. Plus, episode MVP – Douglas. All that and much more in this episode!
We’re back to discuss third episode of the third season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses titled Negotiating with Tigers.
We talk about the increasing grossness of Oldman’s performance as Jackson Lamb, how River is a glutton for punishment, and why you shouldn’t bring drugs on your secret missions. Plus, how best to drive with a dead body in your lap. All that and much more in this episode!
We’re back to discuss the premiere of the third season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses.
We talk about the mini movie that starts the show, how A River Runs Through It, and excitement over the buddy comedy of Marcus and Shirley. Plus, we talk plead for some John Bachelor Christmas Specials. All that and much more in this premiere episode!
Frank Sennett joins the show to talk about political thrillers and Mick Herron and John le Carré.
We talk about US versus UK spy novels, Matt Helm, and favorite Herron and le Carré novels. Plus we talk about how to write politics in fiction without alienating readers and how one author used the nuclear option to get their publisher to pay more.
We’re back to discuss the finale of the second season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses – Old Scores.
We talk about how this season was like Die Hard, why there’s never a helicopter when you need one, and the best type of eulogies. Plus, we talk about how it’s possible for River to screw up in the same way all over again. All that and much more in this supersized finale episode!
We’re back to discuss the fifth episode of the second season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses – Boardroom Games.
We talk about chess strategies, proper techniques for dialing your phone with your nose, and that shocking cliffhanger. Plus, we talk about the real London locations we see in this season. All that and much more in this episode.
We’re back to discuss the fourth episode of the second season of the Apple TV Plus adaptation of Mick Herron’s Slow Horses – Ciacada.
We talk about accessorizing with a box cutter, and missing thumbs and Lamb being off kilter for once. Plus, hear some major hot takes/rants on River and his overconfidence. All that and much more in this episode.
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