Samira Ahmed
@samiraahmeduk.bsky.social
Bride of Art. Presenter:Front Row, Newswatch, Art of Persia, @SquareWindowPod.bsky.social. 20th Century Society President. Sarf Londoner,spiritual Berliner,ex-Los Angelena. BFI Film Classics Book on
A Hard Day's Night out Apr 2026
https://samiraahmed.blog/
A Hard Day's Night out Apr 2026
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Samira Ahmed
@samiraahmeduk.bsky.social
· Oct 13
My BFI Classic on The Beatles’ film A Hard Day’s Night is available to preorder now. Here’s the story behind it. I love the cover - inspired by the film poster and a key theme in the book: the power of television in transmitting the Beatles to the world. samiraahmed.blog/why-i-wrote-...
Reading Robert Elms’s joy filled Blitz club memoir and astounded to learn his NME gig review of Spandau Ballet earned him £15 in 1980. Surely a phenomenal amount compared to freelance mag rates now?
a group of men are playing instruments and singing into a microphone on a stage
ALT: a group of men are playing instruments and singing into a microphone on a stage
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November 28, 2025 at 7:38 AM
Reading Robert Elms’s joy filled Blitz club memoir and astounded to learn his NME gig review of Spandau Ballet earned him £15 in 1980. Surely a phenomenal amount compared to freelance mag rates now?
I’m so shocked to hear about Pam Hogg. She was an idol to me. Met her when I was covering the fashion renegades exhibition last year, and she agreed to do an impromptu interview for Front Row. She was so full of joy and energy. RIP. Listen from 15 min 30 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Front Row, Alison Moyet, Leigh Bowery exhibition, Adrian Sutton
Fashion renegades of the 1980s; composer Adrian Sutton and Alison Moyet.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I’m so shocked to hear about Pam Hogg. She was an idol to me. Met her when I was covering the fashion renegades exhibition last year, and she agreed to do an impromptu interview for Front Row. She was so full of joy and energy. RIP. Listen from 15 min 30 www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
And from Art nouveau to Ziggurats join fellow architectural style lovers for the @c20society.bsky.social
Christmas lecture..Last few in person tickets here. But there are also tickets to watch online...
One for all twentieth century-loving girls and boys
Christmas lecture..Last few in person tickets here. But there are also tickets to watch online...
One for all twentieth century-loving girls and boys
EVENT: Join C20 President @SamiraAhmedUK
for our annual Xmas Lecture: From Cathedrals to Cooling Towers–Global stories about the buildings that bond us.
🗓️ Tue 2 Dec 2025 6.30pm – 8pm
📍 The Gallery, Cowcross St+Online
🎟️ Book tickets: @c20society.bsky.social
secure.c20society.org.uk/Default.aspx...
for our annual Xmas Lecture: From Cathedrals to Cooling Towers–Global stories about the buildings that bond us.
🗓️ Tue 2 Dec 2025 6.30pm – 8pm
📍 The Gallery, Cowcross St+Online
🎟️ Book tickets: @c20society.bsky.social
secure.c20society.org.uk/Default.aspx...
November 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
And from Art nouveau to Ziggurats join fellow architectural style lovers for the @c20society.bsky.social
Christmas lecture..Last few in person tickets here. But there are also tickets to watch online...
One for all twentieth century-loving girls and boys
Christmas lecture..Last few in person tickets here. But there are also tickets to watch online...
One for all twentieth century-loving girls and boys
Beatle-y alert: @britishlibrary.bsky.social are hosting a special anniversary event to play the Stowe Tape with the student who made it, Mark Lewisohn and more special guests. I'll be hosting. April 4th 2026. Tickets here: events.bl.uk/events/the-b...
The Beatles at Stowe School | British Library
On 4 April 1963, The Beatles played a unique live concert at Stowe school in Buckinghamshire, having accepted a booking by one of the pupils.Present on the
events.bl.uk
November 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Beatle-y alert: @britishlibrary.bsky.social are hosting a special anniversary event to play the Stowe Tape with the student who made it, Mark Lewisohn and more special guests. I'll be hosting. April 4th 2026. Tickets here: events.bl.uk/events/the-b...
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Mark Gatiss is coming Through The Square Window!
(Our) Christmas (special podcast) is coming! The episode will be out Dec 17. Play the clip below with sound on for a tiny preview of our guest - Mark Gatiss
November 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Mark Gatiss is coming Through The Square Window!
Mark Gatiss is coming Through The Square Window!
(Our) Christmas (special podcast) is coming! The episode will be out Dec 17. Play the clip below with sound on for a tiny preview of our guest - Mark Gatiss
November 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Mark Gatiss is coming Through The Square Window!
Reposted by Samira Ahmed
This actually happened. @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and I met up with Mark and he was *tremendous*.
(Our) Christmas (special podcast) is coming! The episode will be out Dec 17. Play the clip below with sound on for a tiny preview of our guest - Mark Gatiss
November 24, 2025 at 10:20 PM
This actually happened. @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and I met up with Mark and he was *tremendous*.
So glad that Kevin Le Gendre is coming on tonight to help us celebrate the life and music of Jimmy Cliff.
Stranger Things fill BBC Front Row tonight: The Duffer Brothers on the end of their hit drama; Plus I talk to Adam Buxton about the eerie phenomenon of fake AI biographies on Amazon. 715pm R4 or link after. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
November 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
So glad that Kevin Le Gendre is coming on tonight to help us celebrate the life and music of Jimmy Cliff.
Stranger Things fill BBC Front Row tonight: The Duffer Brothers on the end of their hit drama; Plus I talk to Adam Buxton about the eerie phenomenon of fake AI biographies on Amazon. 715pm R4 or link after. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
November 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Stranger Things fill BBC Front Row tonight: The Duffer Brothers on the end of their hit drama; Plus I talk to Adam Buxton about the eerie phenomenon of fake AI biographies on Amazon. 715pm R4 or link after. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
From Art nouveau to Ziggurats join fellow architectural style lovers for the @c20society.bsky.social Christmas lecture..
EVENT: Join C20 President @SamiraAhmedUK
for our annual Xmas Lecture: From Cathedrals to Cooling Towers–Global stories about the buildings that bond us.
🗓️ Tue 2 Dec 2025 6.30pm – 8pm
📍 The Gallery, Cowcross St+Online
🎟️ Book tickets: @c20society.bsky.social
secure.c20society.org.uk/Default.aspx...
for our annual Xmas Lecture: From Cathedrals to Cooling Towers–Global stories about the buildings that bond us.
🗓️ Tue 2 Dec 2025 6.30pm – 8pm
📍 The Gallery, Cowcross St+Online
🎟️ Book tickets: @c20society.bsky.social
secure.c20society.org.uk/Default.aspx...
November 24, 2025 at 11:25 AM
From Art nouveau to Ziggurats join fellow architectural style lovers for the @c20society.bsky.social Christmas lecture..
Reposted by Samira Ahmed
EVENT: Join C20 President @SamiraAhmedUK
for our annual Xmas Lecture: From Cathedrals to Cooling Towers–Global stories about the buildings that bond us.
🗓️ Tue 2 Dec 2025 6.30pm – 8pm
📍 The Gallery, Cowcross St+Online
🎟️ Book tickets: @c20society.bsky.social
secure.c20society.org.uk/Default.aspx...
for our annual Xmas Lecture: From Cathedrals to Cooling Towers–Global stories about the buildings that bond us.
🗓️ Tue 2 Dec 2025 6.30pm – 8pm
📍 The Gallery, Cowcross St+Online
🎟️ Book tickets: @c20society.bsky.social
secure.c20society.org.uk/Default.aspx...
November 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
EVENT: Join C20 President @SamiraAhmedUK
for our annual Xmas Lecture: From Cathedrals to Cooling Towers–Global stories about the buildings that bond us.
🗓️ Tue 2 Dec 2025 6.30pm – 8pm
📍 The Gallery, Cowcross St+Online
🎟️ Book tickets: @c20society.bsky.social
secure.c20society.org.uk/Default.aspx...
for our annual Xmas Lecture: From Cathedrals to Cooling Towers–Global stories about the buildings that bond us.
🗓️ Tue 2 Dec 2025 6.30pm – 8pm
📍 The Gallery, Cowcross St+Online
🎟️ Book tickets: @c20society.bsky.social
secure.c20society.org.uk/Default.aspx...
EVENT: Join C20 President @SamiraAhmedUK
for our annual Xmas Lecture: From Cathedrals to Cooling Towers–Global stories about the buildings that bond us.
🗓️ Tue 2 Dec 2025 6.30pm – 8pm
📍 The Gallery, Cowcross St+Online
🎟️ Book tickets: @c20society.bsky.social
secure.c20society.org.uk/Default.aspx...
for our annual Xmas Lecture: From Cathedrals to Cooling Towers–Global stories about the buildings that bond us.
🗓️ Tue 2 Dec 2025 6.30pm – 8pm
📍 The Gallery, Cowcross St+Online
🎟️ Book tickets: @c20society.bsky.social
secure.c20society.org.uk/Default.aspx...
November 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
EVENT: Join C20 President @SamiraAhmedUK
for our annual Xmas Lecture: From Cathedrals to Cooling Towers–Global stories about the buildings that bond us.
🗓️ Tue 2 Dec 2025 6.30pm – 8pm
📍 The Gallery, Cowcross St+Online
🎟️ Book tickets: @c20society.bsky.social
secure.c20society.org.uk/Default.aspx...
for our annual Xmas Lecture: From Cathedrals to Cooling Towers–Global stories about the buildings that bond us.
🗓️ Tue 2 Dec 2025 6.30pm – 8pm
📍 The Gallery, Cowcross St+Online
🎟️ Book tickets: @c20society.bsky.social
secure.c20society.org.uk/Default.aspx...
A magic afternoon in Margate with the sparkling, brilliant Bridget Riley at Turner Contemporary - who’ve put on a thrilling exhibition with her. Must see.
November 22, 2025 at 5:11 PM
A magic afternoon in Margate with the sparkling, brilliant Bridget Riley at Turner Contemporary - who’ve put on a thrilling exhibition with her. Must see.
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Tomorrow, @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social are recording their Christmas podcast. Send us details of your favourite and least favourite festive TV specials and you might get a mention!
two peanuts characters standing next to each other in the snow
ALT: two peanuts characters standing next to each other in the snow
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November 22, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Tomorrow, @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social are recording their Christmas podcast. Send us details of your favourite and least favourite festive TV specials and you might get a mention!
Reposted by Samira Ahmed
I also write about how little the floods have been covered in national newspapers, and how appalled I am that the Prime Minister has said nothing to the people of Monmouthshire directly. Please read and share. www.thenerve.news/p/storm-clau...
Storm Claudia puts Wales under water – why did these record-breaking floods barely make the news?
On the frontline of a deluge on the Welsh borders, Jude Rogers heard local stories of devastation and heroism – but incredibly the disaster was hardly referred to in Westminster and the national press
www.thenerve.news
November 22, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I also write about how little the floods have been covered in national newspapers, and how appalled I am that the Prime Minister has said nothing to the people of Monmouthshire directly. Please read and share. www.thenerve.news/p/storm-clau...
On the link now..
Latest BBC Newswatch is discussing the huge amount of pre-Budget coverage weeks ahead of the event, with Dominic Ball - the BBC editor of economics coverage. From midnight Fri on link or Sat 745am BBC1 Breakfast www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC News - Newswatch, 22/11/2025
Your views on the coverage of events by BBC News.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 10:55 AM
On the link now..
Latest BBC Newswatch is discussing the huge amount of pre-Budget coverage weeks ahead of the event, with Dominic Ball - the BBC editor of economics coverage. From midnight Fri on link or Sat 745am BBC1 Breakfast www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC News - Newswatch, 22/11/2025
Your views on the coverage of events by BBC News.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Latest BBC Newswatch is discussing the huge amount of pre-Budget coverage weeks ahead of the event, with Dominic Ball - the BBC editor of economics coverage. From midnight Fri on link or Sat 745am BBC1 Breakfast www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Wrote about Marc Bolan getting an English Heritage blue plaque - in latest issue of @newhumanist.bsky.social. Lovely story about how a rebel genius got establishment recognition 50 years on. newhumanist.org.uk/articles/6479
November 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Wrote about Marc Bolan getting an English Heritage blue plaque - in latest issue of @newhumanist.bsky.social. Lovely story about how a rebel genius got establishment recognition 50 years on. newhumanist.org.uk/articles/6479
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November 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Eadmund se eadiga° eastengla° cynincg wæs snotor° and wurðfull°, and wurðode° symble° mid æþelum þeawum° þone ælmihtigan God. #StEdmund’sDay
Sounds magical!
Good news, we're pleased to announce that Sophie Aldred will be hosting our launch event for Box of Delights: The Story of BBC Children's Television at London's BFI Southbank on December 4. Tickets are available now from tinyurl.com/9hwat82m. Hope to see you there!
November 20, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Sounds magical!
Well worth a listen 🎧
My American dream come true: Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Bryan Cranston are on BBC Front Row. Also John M Chu on Wicked: For Good, @matthemley.bsky.social on dynamic pricing at the Royal Opera and Ballet, Nikkitha Bakshani & Diana Henry on the art of food writing. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
November 18, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Well worth a listen 🎧
My American dream come true: Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Bryan Cranston are on BBC Front Row. Also John M Chu on Wicked: For Good, @matthemley.bsky.social on dynamic pricing at the Royal Opera and Ballet, Nikkitha Bakshani & Diana Henry on the art of food writing. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
November 17, 2025 at 8:38 PM
My American dream come true: Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Bryan Cranston are on BBC Front Row. Also John M Chu on Wicked: For Good, @matthemley.bsky.social on dynamic pricing at the Royal Opera and Ballet, Nikkitha Bakshani & Diana Henry on the art of food writing. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
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As a teen I’d dream of finding myself with a new born baby & thinking when did that happen. Since I’ve had children I’ve often dreamt of finding
I’d written a book. Now it appears I’m the mother of at least quintuplet proofs. #paperbackwriter
I’d written a book. Now it appears I’m the mother of at least quintuplet proofs. #paperbackwriter
November 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Art house Ray Davies of the Kinks V Bob Monkhouse game show. Which one has aged better? I love how rewatching old 📺 can surprise us. Have a listen..🎧
Ep 3 of Through the Square Window is available wherever you get your podcasts. @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social and @gkw.bsky.social discuss Bob's Full House, Ray Davies' Return to Waterloo, Juliet Bravo, The Gentle Touch and, in the company of Richard Marson, the last-ever episode of Rentaghost.
November 14, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Art house Ray Davies of the Kinks V Bob Monkhouse game show. Which one has aged better? I love how rewatching old 📺 can surprise us. Have a listen..🎧
Currently listening to Rach 2 with a stale rock cake & a cup of tea in the station cafeteria of my mind to get in the mood for hosting tomorrow's BFI panel discussion and screening of Brief Encounter at 80. Sold out, but worth checking with box office. whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/defau...
November 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Currently listening to Rach 2 with a stale rock cake & a cup of tea in the station cafeteria of my mind to get in the mood for hosting tomorrow's BFI panel discussion and screening of Brief Encounter at 80. Sold out, but worth checking with box office. whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/defau...