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74 episodes
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Date created
2020/08/02
Latest episode
2026/10/25
Average duration
40 min.
Release period
24 days
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This is a podcast exploring the world of the slow horses in Slough House created by Mick Herron
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Barbican Station – Slow Horses Season 6 Episode 6 recap
2026/10/25
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This episode I talk with returning guest Matthew Bradford about everything that happened in the final episode of season 6 of Slow Horses.
We talk about crowbars, birthday parties and beaches.
Plus differences from the books, who is coming back next season and that shocking death.
Finally, what does it mean for the show now that it’s diverging so far from the book series?
All that and more in this episode!
For more on the slow horses, click here.
Track down the real Slough House here.
Barbican Station – Slow Horses Season 6 Episode 5 recap
2026/10/16
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This episode I talk with returning guest author Frank Sennett about episode 5,
We talk about that crazy ending, what’s the matter with River and misty morning airfields.
Plus is Taverner on the ropes, is a Safe House really safe with a Slow Horse in it and how Oldman has made Jackson Lamb fit him like a very tight glove.
Finally, we circle around to the question of whether we have we ever seen better banter?
All that and more in this episode!
For more on the slow horses, click here.
Track down the real Slough House here.
Barbican Station – Slow Horses Tom Brooke interview
2026/10/10
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This episode I speak to actor Tom Brooke about his performance on Slow Horses as JK Coe.
We talk about what exactly Coe is listening to and working with showrunner Will Smith.
Plus how River ended up sitting in the back seat and his interactions with Mick Herron.
Finally, will Coe’s hoodie end up in the Slough House Hall of Fame?
All that and more in this episode!
For more on the slow horses, click here.
Track down the real Slough House here.
Barbican Station – Slow Horses Season 6 Episode 4 recap
2026/10/07
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This episode I talk with returning guest Gary about episode 4,
We talk about the look of the show this season, bowling alleys and whether video games help your driving.
Plus pension plans, vanity license plates and spies in a Shake Shack?
Finally, will you ever want to go into a public bathroom after watching this?
All that and more in this episode!
For more on the slow horses, click here.
Track down the real Slough House here.
Barbican Station – Slow Horses Saskia Reeves interview
2026/10/04
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This episode I speak to Saskia Reeves about her performance on Slow Horses.
We talk about Lamb’s relationship with Catherine and Reeves character choices.
Plus how the books inform the show and how she works with the directors to add character moments to the show.
Finally, what does Reeves want to tell fans of the show?
All that and more in this episode!
For more on the slow horses, click here.
Track down the real Slough House here.
Barbican Station – Slow Horses Season 6 Episode 3 recap
2026/10/03
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This episode I talk with author Frank Sennett about episode three, Resurrection.
We talk about all of this episodes shocking returns, russian assassins and all the great guest performances this episode.
Plus is Shirley the little sister of the Slow Horses and is the show a modern day Operation Mincemeat?
Finally, who is up for a Fray Bentos?
All that and more in this episode!
Frank’s book Shadow State – https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717325/shadow-state-by-frank-sennett/
Frank’s review of Operation Mincemeat – https://chicagocultureauthority.com/2026/10/02/operation-mincemeat-serves-up-tasty-musical-comedy-at-cibc/
For more on the slow horses, click here.
Track down the real Slough House here.
Barbican Station – Slow Horses Season 6 Christopher Chung interview
2026/09/26
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This episode I speak to Christopher Chung about his performance as Roddy Ho on Season six of Slow Horses.
We talk about Season 5 afterglow, an evolving Roddy, and a Roddy Ho spin off?
Plus what Mick Herron thinks of his performance as Roddy, working with a new showrunner and why does Lamb keep Roddy around?
Finally, Ho-mies?
All that and more in this episode!
For more on the slow horses, click here.
Track down the real Slough House here.
Barbican Station – Slow Horses Season 6 Episode 2 recap
2026/09/23
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This episode I talk with Scott from the SpyHards podcast about episode two, Daddy Issues.
We talk about that cliffhanger ending, bad tv interviews and small text messages.
Plus Scott offers his British food insights, what is Roddy keeping in his desk and River tries his hand at HR work?
Finally, do we think all of the remaining Slow Horses will make it through this season?
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
Find the SpyHards Patreon here – https://www.patreon.com/spyhards
For more on the slow horses, click here.
Track down the real Slough House here.
Barbican Station – Slow Horses Season 6 Episode 1 recap
2026/09/16
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This episode I talk with Scott from the SpyHards podcast about all the action in episode one, Circle of Life. We get into shocking returns, no pay and funeral wear.
We do some investigative reporting on actor heights, talk about least preferred ways to be murdered and why you should always be careful where you point your laser.
Plus, who are all the surprise guests at this funeral!
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
Find the SpyHards Patreon here – https://www.patreon.com/spyhards
For more on the slow horses, click here.
Track down the real Slough House here.
Barbican Station – Slow Horses Season 6 Burning Questions
2026/09/12
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This episode I talk with Matthew Bradford about all our Burning Questions ahead of season six of the show. We discuss some Herron related news before getting into what we might see this season based on the trailer. We eventually delve into some book related potential spoilers but we do give fair warning.
Plus, we talk about what’s coming on the Herron Horizon and some collecting talk. All that and more in this episode!
For more on the slow horses, click here.
Track down the real Slough House here.
Barbican Station – Clown Town by Mick Herron – Explored
2026/05/06
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In this episode we discuss Mick Herron’s latest in the Slough House series, Clown Town, with guest Sam Leith. We talk about Herron and Wind in the Willows, whether he’s diving into Richard Osman territory, and that shocking turn of events at the end of the book.
Plus how to deal with Herron’s dry wit when interviewing him, poetry’s influence on Herron’s writing and pondering the end of the Slough House series.
All that and more in this episode!
Sam’s writing at The Spectator – https://spectator.com/writer/sam-leith/?edition=us
Sam’s Substack – https://samleith.substack.com/
Sam’s book The Haunted Wood – https://oneworld-publications.com/work/the-haunted-wood/
Sam’s podcast The Spectator’s The Book Club – https://spectator.com/podcasts/book-club/?edition=us
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.
Barbican Station – Down Cemetery Road Season 1 Episode 8 – Recap
2025/12/10
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We are here to recap episode 8 the season finale of the show Down Cemetery Road.
We talk all about this season ender. Bus frustrations! Multiple gun standoffs! Church fires!
Plus we discuss all those endings, Chekhov’s grenade and … Caps for Sale?
Finally, will we see a season two and what could it look like?
All that and more in this episode!
Fehinti’s TED Talk “How to find your voice for climate action” – https://www.ted.com/talks/fehinti_balogun_how_to_find_your_voice_for_climate_action
Fehinti’s other TED Talk “A Letter to My Brother: Overcoming Powerlessness in a Complex World” – https://youtu.be/-RumkQQ0Gpw?si=PVnRFj4BvIezOGT5
Keir Graff’s Website – https://keirgraff.com/
Sign up for Keir’s newsletter – https://keirgraff.com/newsletter/
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/
Barbican Station – Down Cemetery Road Interviews – Fehinti Balogun and Darren Boyd
2025/12/06
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I’ve got a special Down Cemetery Road interview episode for you. I was lucky enough to get some time with both Fehinti Balogun who plays Amos and Darren Boyd who plays C.
I thought both were really fascinating conversations and I think you’ll enjoy them.
Fehinti’s TED Talk “How to find your voice for climate action” – https://www.ted.com/talks/fehinti_balogun_how_to_find_your_voice_for_climate_action
Fehinti’s other TED Talk “A Letter to My Brother: Overcoming Powerlessness in a Complex World” – https://youtu.be/-RumkQQ0Gpw?si=PVnRFj4BvIezOGT5
Darren’s show SPY – https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/spy-2011
Barbican Station – Down Cemetery Road Season 1 Episode 7 – Recap
2025/12/04
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We are here to recap episode 7 of the show Down Cemetery Road. I welcome Matthew Bradford back to the show.
We talk about whether Amos is more Jason Bourne or Michael Meyers.
Plus we discuss those great locations, minor character moments, cliffjumpers and cliffhangers.
Finally, what’s going to happen next episode?
All that and more in this episode!
Barbican Station – Down Cemetery Road Season 1 Episode 6 – Recap
2025/11/29
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We are here to recap episode 6 of the show Down Cemetery Road.
We talk about the joys of train travel, boat travel and helicopter travel.
Plus we discuss why this episode would not be sponsored by the Scottish Tourism Board and playing Bananagrams.
Finally, did the end of the episode have an epically successful needle drop?
All that and more in this episode!
SNL Irish American Skit – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzlMME_sekI
Keir Graff’s Website – https://keirgraff.com/
Sign up for Keir’s newsletter – https://keirgraff.com/newsletter/
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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But…….why? 2026/10/24
Thank you so much!
Hi! I fell in love with the show and became curious about Mick Herron. After listening to whatever pod cast interviews I could find I eventually heard...
@SeanPlemons 2026/09/13
Mind the Gap because we are so back
The very best companion podcast to our favorite noodle-slurping intelligence agency.
SVF1958 2026/05/21
Thoughtful and insightful
Jeff is a great host. He shows up prepared to discuss episodes, books, whatever. He is thoughtful and insightful in his discussions. I really enjoy li...
bcsquest 2025/11/02
No analysis
Listen to The Watch instead. They actually do show analysis instead of this tedious play-by-play of what happened. We already saw it, we don’t need yo...
fi_gau 2025/10/12
Great especially if you enjoy the slow horses series and books.
I thoroughly enjoy this podcast covering the Mick Herron books and shows.
tyr0bins0n 2025/10/11
A rewarding listen for Slow Horses fans!
I first discovered Slow Horses when it premiered on Apple TV+, and I was instantly hooked. That led me to dive into the book series, which I’ve thorou...
NYCneedstiknow 2025/10/09
Slow Horses
Detailed examination of each episode. Great Brit Spy lore background, knows all the terms and locastions.
sledxl 2025/06/10
Love it
Really fun if you love Slow Horses series and spy fiction. Check out the LeCarrecast too
drbeat 2025/01/05
better than a chocolate tea pot!
brilliant TV show and an excellent companion podcast here. Insightful and varied guests as well as coverage of both the books and show. Highly recomme...
Margshe 2024/10/15
Enjoying the show recaps!
Thanks for making this podcast. I love hearing your and your guests’ insight into the shows. I haven’t read the books yet, but they’re in my queue!
A...
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