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? Please give us a follow on X or Instagram @podcastgaze https://theproblematicgaze.buzzsprou ...
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Episode 10: Big Mistake, Huge!! "Pretty Woman" from 1990
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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 watch the 1990 movie "Pretty Woman" starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts. Romantic fairy tale or a huge bucket of problematic misogyny? Let's discuss. Also, Lee's big night out in Soho an…
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Episode 9: Lads Lads Lads!!! TV Comedy "Men Behaving Badly" from 1994
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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 watch an episode of popular UK sitcom 'Men Behaving Badly." from 1994. Just what was Lad Culture and what was it reacting against? Was it all just an advertisers wet dream? Also, Lee's pigeo…
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Episode 8: Man In A Frock, Bikini Wrestlers and Itching Powder. "Carry On Girls" from 1973
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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 delve into the world of 'Carry On' films with Carry On Girls from 1973. Harmless saucy fun? Feminist classic? Hmmm...... Where can we buy a swanee whistle? Also, just where did Bananarama fi…
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Episode 7: I Wanna Kiss You In Paris. Madonna's 'Justify My Love' Video 1990
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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 the Problematic lens over Madonna's 1990 music video for Justify My Love. Madonna caused another commotion with the release of this video. But looking back on it, did it really warrant …
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Episode 6: There's A Strange Man In Our Bath! - 'Man About The House' TV Sitcom from 1973
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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 the Problematic lens over 'Man About The House', a UK sitcom from 1973. Jo and Chrissie find a strange man in their bath. But can he cook? And a new queen is crowned! All bow to Yootha …
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Episode 5: Nothing In This Game For Two in A Bed! UK Gameshow Bullseye from 1988
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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 take a deep dive into Bullseye, a popular UK TV gameshow from the 80's and 90's. Jim Bowen, Tony Green, Bully's Prize Board! It's all here. Problematic? You bet! Watch the Episode of Bullsey…
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Episode 4: Brave and Heartbreaking. The British Film Thriller 'Victim'. 1961
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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. In this episode we watch the British film 'Victim' from 1961. A classic starring Dirk Bogarde and Sylvia Syms, it was considered the first British film to portray homosexuality in a sympathetic light. Cl…
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Episode 3: Gaslighting Edith! 'Allo Allo!" Comedy from 1982
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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. In this episode we watch the pilot episode of Allo Allo! Saucy farce, British airmen, the alluring Michelle of the French resistance. Is War ever funny? When did 'gaslighting' become a dirty word? It's a…
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Episode 2: In Love With Sharon J! '40 Minutes: Page 3 Girls' Documentary from 1985.
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Join Lee and Dave for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture of yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This episode explores the Page 3 phenomenon by watching the BBC Documentary ’40 Minutes: Page 3 Girls’ from 1985. Harmless titillation? Misogynistic exploitation? Let’s discuss. Plus: Why is Lee bitter abo…
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Episode 1: Boundaries Anyone? What Not To Wear and other 00's Makeover Shows. 2003.
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Join Lee and Dave, on their maiden voyage, for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture of yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This episodes subject: '00's Makeover Shows, where we focus on the year 2003. Click here to watch the Episode of "What Not To Wear"…
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