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Armstrong and Miller: Timeghost


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Synopsis:

Martin Bain-Jones (Alexander Armstrong) and Craig Children (Ben Miller) - old colleagues and expert cultural commentators - get together again to discuss the current cultural scene. Follow us on Instagram @timeghostpod Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.


Format: Audio Drama

Genres: Comedy

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Episodes:

S3 Ep10: S3 Ep. 10 Shuddupeyerface

Fri, 28 May 2021 13:29:27 +0000

Ahoy there!


In the final cultural round-up of the series, Martin and Craig discuss geriatric skateboarders, the Eurovision Song Contest, Banksy's copyright battles and the differences in how Kevin Spacey and Aziz Ansari have approached their comebacks from being 'cancelled'...


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S3 Ep9: S3 Ep. 9 The Artist's Sandwich

Wed, 19 May 2021 13:15:06 +0000

Ahoy there! In this week's surf down the sandy dunes of culture, Martin & Craig discuss the return of Marilyn Monroe's 26-foot-tall statue in Palm Springs, take listeners through Paul McCartney's 'eye yoga' routine and give their opinions on the Shrek franchise...


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S3 Ep8: S3 Ep. 8 Rent-A-Timeghost

Wed, 12 May 2021 12:38:40 +0000

Ahoy there! In this week's cultural round-up, expect Coldplay in space, Hockney in France, the BRITs live at the 02 and Timeghost in your ears. Finally too, updates on Catamaran and the mangetout harvest to boot.


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S3 Ep7: S3 Ep. 7 Dog Shaped Lightbulb

Wed, 05 May 2021 14:37:53 +0000

Ahoy there!


It's obligatory talk about Star Wars week, May the 4th be with you and all that cantina jazz. Then it's from the red sands of Tattooine to the newly booze soaked sands of Dubai as we discuss Oktoberfest’s new desert home. Also Craig and Martin analyse George W. Bush's art exhibition and ask whether right wing art is among us or out of this world? And finally, will forty thousand pound beach huts lead to Martin's dream of a Waitrose by the sea?


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S3 Ep6: S3 Ep. 6 Close, but no Seagal

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 06:05:00 +0000

Ahoy there! Some prime cuts of cultural beef on the menu today; Craig and Martin discuss whether you can culturally appropriate food, the lockdown Oscars and what’s that scent in the air? Ah it’s the whiff of Elon Musk again as the boys discuss his forthcoming appearance on Saturday Night live. 


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S3 Ep5: S3 Ep. 5 Tits and Dragons

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 06:03:00 +0000

Ahoy there! There's a veritable smorgasbord of culture in store today; the pomp and tradition of a royal funeral, the launch of some horrifically awe-inspiring TV anniversary merch and lastly the enormous hoo-hah that is the football Superleague - a subject which these two know extremely little about but are extremely happy to discuss. Let the football chants commence!


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S3 Ep4: S3 Ep 4 Functional Y-Fronts

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 06:01:00 +0000

On the cultural agenda this week, naming new political parties, where did all the bands go? And someone finally, at long last, has written a book about Bob Dylan.

Oh and Craig poses in his plus fours ...


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S3 Ep3: S3 Ep.3 Titian Downstairs

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 07:01:00 +0000

Craig has acquired brand partnership, but is struggling with his morals, Daisy has started a Pre-Raphelite sisterhood in Downhill.

On the cultural agenda this week, Beeple's NFTs, the BBC moving to the regions (again) and the silky sounds of silk sonic.

Martin's even heard of one of them...


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S3 Ep2: S3 Ep. 2 Interdental Brushes

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 07:02:00 +0000

Craig has decided he's going to be an influencer, so explains the system to Martin.

On the cultural agenda this week, Deep Fake Tom Cruise, MC Hammer on Clubhouse and a smidge of Nabokov.

A trio you'll truly get nowhere else...


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S3 Ep1: S3 Ep. 1 Infidelity Firebreak

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 07:02:00 +0000

Martin and Craig are BACK to chew the cultural fat once more. This week, secret messages from Edward Munch, the kinks of Armie Hammer, and the marital rationale of Kelsey Grammar.


Contains some bad language - our apologies...


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S3 Ep13: Timeghost Archive Episode 13

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 07:03:00 +0000

In the last of the archive series, method acting gets a kicking, as well as a young musician's guide to the cabinet - Peter Mandelson as a bassoon anyone?


First published on The Times Website in 2008


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S3 Ep12: Timeghost Archive Episode 12

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Martin's dealing with an important archeological find under his new gates so Craig once again brings us an episode from the archives.


This week, Guy and Madonna's divorce, and Craig tries to convince Martin he might have actually gone to see a musical.


This episode first aired on The Times website in 2008


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S3 Ep11: Timeghost Archive Episode 11

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 07:02:00 +0000

Once more to the archive, but Craig has some sad news...


In a bid however to steer the conversation towards culture once again, Martin examines Ringo Starr's work ethic, and the hurdles faced by celebrity divorce lawyer Fiona Shackleton.


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This episode first published on the Times website in 2008.



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S3 Ep10: Timeghost Archive Episode 10

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 07:03:00 +0000

Martin's life partner Daisy Stern joins the chat to talk about her blog this week, despite Martin's continued efforts to steer the talk back to culture...


Listeners, and especially Martin himself, should be warned this episode does contain sexual references.


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S3 Ep9: Timeghost Archive Episode 9

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 07:03:00 +0000

Martin's still caught up with his gates... so Craig is valiantly pressing on with another pick from the archives.


This week, considering this week's news of a reboot, a timely selection as our duo critique of one of Candace Bushnell's previous books, as well as a measured (for them) discussion on the merits of the Turner prize. 


First broadcast on the Times website in 2009.


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S3 Ep8: Timeghost Archive Episode 8

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 07:03:00 +0000

Martin digs deep into Craig's personal life in this archive ep, much to Craig's consternation.


Otherwise nostalgia is on the menu with the reboot of the Krypton Factor in the news, as well as finding out who came up with the 5-a-day requirement, and indeed why the same doesn't apply to the alcohol guidelines...


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This episode first released via the Times Online in 2008.



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S3 Ep7: Timeghost Archive Episode 7

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 07:03:00 +0000

Another gem as the 'lads' discuss their absolute affinity with the beautiful game - or at least how they manage to survive a conversation with a taxi driver when the subject comes up.


Also, the shock tactics of the Chapman Brothers and the very modern set up of Martin's household.


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S3 Ep6: Timeghost Archive Episode 6

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 07:02:00 +0000

Martin's gates somehow just aren't finished. So Craig introduces another gem from the archives.


In this week Bristol launched a poetry festival, they discuss the pronunciation and reputation of Ralph Vaughan Williams, and the pair get uncharacteristically philosophical about science.


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S3 Ep5: Timeghost Archive Episode 5

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 07:02:00 +0000

Martin's still having problems with his new gates, so Craig introduces another gem from the archives.


Max Moseley on trial this week, the retirement plans of Nick Ross and how posh is your surname. Martin's you see, is quite, quite posh....


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S3 Ep4: Timeghost Archive Episode 4

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 07:04:00 +0000

Delving into the archives again for a discussion on how children's television can terrify you well into adulthood, the delights of Damon Albarn's opera,the financial status of Madonna as told by her brother, who is not at all bitter about his lot in life.


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S3 Ep3: Timeghost Archive Episode 3

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 07:02:00 +0000

From the archives: Recorded during the heady days of the credit crunch in 2008, Martin and Craig discuss the best use for a customer helpline and why organic capitalism isn't to their tastes. There's also more about Martin's wife Daisy; both her blog and her creatively named children.


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S3 Ep2: Timeghost Archive Episode 2

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 07:02:00 +0000

Another dip into the Timeghost archive this week, with an episode first released on The Times website in 2008. In this nostalgia fest; Martin inherits, the gents discuss the relative merits of festivals, and we hear for the first time - and in great detail - about Craig's poorly cat.


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S3 Ep1: Timeghost Archive Episode 1

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 07:02:00 +0000

With Martin unavoidably occupied, we dip into the archive this week with the first Timeghost from 2008 (first released on The Times website in 2008) where Craig and Martin ponder Heath Ledger's performance in the Dark Knight and how it's so nice to see Toby Young doing so well.


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S2: Craig adrift!

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 07:03:00 +0000

Craig is adrift this week after a message from Martin and so is taking an executive decision - with important news for next week.



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S2 Ep7: S2 Ep 7. Sourdough Rock

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 07:02:00 +0000

A music special this week as Craig and Martin not only reminisce about their previous jobs at the very cutting edge of music journalism but also take on the weighty issues of K-Pop and U2's diverse investment plans. 


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S2 Ep6: S2 Ep 6. Day-Lewis Gets A Shoeing

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 07:03:00 +0000

Your weekly cultural round up - in which the brouhaha over the casting of Gal Gadot as Cleopatra is discussed, Craig gets excited about the release of Matthew McConaughey’s colourful memoir and Martin presents his peerless precis of Rebecca, with virtually zero correct plot points.


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S2 Ep5: S2 Ep 5. Late To The Party

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 06:02:00 +0000

Feeling culturally left behind? Let Martin and Craig catch you up with everything they also missed first time round. Included in this edit; Schitt's Creek, the multi million selling Jack Reacher books and how getting a good perspective for a documentary these days is quite a tricky dilemma. 


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S2 Ep4: S2 Ep 4. The High Lowbrow

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 06:03:00 +0000

Join our two expert cultural commentators for a thorough rub down after a dip in the cultural pond. This week; why everyone is hating themselves for loving 'Emily In Paris', whether erotic drawings may actually be just a highbrow way to get your jollies and the brilliant honesty of Tom Hollander.


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S2 Ep3: S2 Ep 3. Mother Theresa's Phlegm

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 06:06:00 +0000

Time for more culture fun as Martin and Craig discuss why the art world is both celebrating and commiserating this week, as well as why Oat Milk is the future and actors who turn to politics are hopefully not. 


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S2 Ep2: S2 Ep 2. A Kick In The Mantels

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 06:03:00 +0000

Martin Bain-Jones (Armstrong) and Craig Children (Miller) join together once again to give their commentary on the past week’s cultural events; Matt Lucas as Boris on Bake Off, the inventor of the Facebook LIKE button and the perils of mispronunciation. Meanwhile, Martin has been stoically supporting the arts with a socially distanced visit to a performance poetry event and Craig’s cat Catamaran takes a turn (with assistance of course).


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S2 Ep1: S2 Ep 1. Together Again! (but definitely 2m apart)

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 06:04:00 +0000

After their summer hiatus, Martin Bain-Jones (Armstrong) and Craig Children (Miller) - cultural commentators par excellence - are back! After a catch up about Craig's exciting new job (no spoilers please) and the finale of Martin's mangetout harvest, it's time to crack on with the culture! On the menu this week; Tiger King's Carole Baskin and her ex husband's family taking a joint stake in US primetime, Sasha Swire's tell all political memoir and the boys share their deep if newfound love for national treasure Peter Crouch. Also there's news as ever about Craig's hairless cat, Catamaran.


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S1 Ep14: 14. Mystery Henge Party

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 06:02:00 +0000

In the last episode of the current series, with Martin at the end of harvest and Craig still on cat nursing duties, our duo valiantly tackle the mysteries of Van Gogh’s final hours, the creation of Stonehenge, awful royal portraiture and whether or not life can exist on Mars. Dehoy for now!


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S1 Ep13: 13. Person, Woman, Man, Ahoy!

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 06:04:00 +0000

While Taylor Swift’s latest offering is being used to rally the pickers on Martin’s mange tout farm, Craig is once again in lock down due to track and trace and his wanton need for fresh milk. Meanwhile Donald Trump’s memory skills are examined and there’s rough-justice-vigilante-cyclist-action that may disturb listeners of a sensitive nature.


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S1 Ep12: 12. Cashier Number 3 please...

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 06:02:00 +0000

How artists can truly capture a national mood is one of the red hot subjects on the table today, as well as the presidential power being used to shift beans. There’s some news finally on the state of the mange-tout harvest at Downhill from Martin, and a status report from Craig on the continuing recovery of Catamaran. 


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S1 Ep11: 11. The Awokening

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 06:01:00 +0000

Injury and illness this week as Martin recovers from a show of solidarity and Catamaran takes a turn for the worst. There’s a very, very careful discussion of cancel culture, a pitch for why Hamilton may be considered a bargain acquisition for Disney plus and finally why Kanye’s bid for president may, in the current political climate, seem like actually quite a sensible solution.


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S1 Ep10: 10. Repatriated!

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 06:03:00 +0000

Rejoice, as Craig is back on home soil, reunited with his beloved Catamaran and more importantly, excellent wifi.

On the agenda - the merits of incomprehensible sci-fi as TV series ‘DEVS’ is discussed, how Times Radio is shaping up, and the most notable thing Kanye West has done this week* (*at time of recording).


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S1 Ep9: 9. Iffy Filth

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 06:03:00 +0000

As we all look to catch up on the series we think we ought to have watched by now, Craig explains to Martin the evergreen allure of a wayward police officer. The perils of restoration in the art world are dissected and why an artfully staged photograph can speak volumes, although perhaps not in the way it was intended.




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S1 Ep8: 8. Silky Cuts

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 06:03:00 +0000

A discussion on the legacy of the artist Christo this week, while Martin has, much to his own surprise, done his research on the Poet Laureate’s latest offering and finally, what does constitute an acceptable murder on television? As Craig worries about his impending lock down hotel bill, there’s an update from Martin on the mange-tout harvest and the tipple which will fuel it.


Armstrong and Miller present TIMEGHOST a Hat Trick Podcast.


Written and created by Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller



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S1 Ep7: 7. Soft Rock Conspiracy

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 06:03:00 +0000

Martin and Craig bemoan the lack of summer festivals, explore a plethora of musical conspiracy theories and weigh in on the judgement of Tony Hadley. Keith Mound meanwhile, has left the building.


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S1 Ep6: 6. West Wing to Right Wing

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 06:11:00 +0000

The enduring appeal of the box set this week, celebrities learning new skills and Matt Damon assimilating with the locals during lockdown. Meanwhile Craig gets tested on his knowledge of President Bartlett’s tenure while Martin is finding help close to home for his mange tout harvest.







Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller star in Timeghost. A Hat Trick Podcast.



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S1 Ep5: 5. Collars & Cuffs

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 06:15:43 +0000

After comparing coiffure tips and musing on Keith’s ‘road less travelled’, our experts discuss Banksy’s latest offering, Tom Cruise and Elon Musk’s upcoming joint venture and how they both, miraculously, made it unscathed out of the 1990’s.


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S1 Ep4: 4. Toothpaste & Dettol

Wed, 27 May 2020 06:00:00 +0000

Martin and Craig discuss their fantasy league of museum curators, dig deep into the psychology of a smuggling ring and muse on what life may be like after lockdown. There’s also more on the legend that is Keith Mound and at last, news about Craig's cat.


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S1 Ep3: 3. Banana Daiquiri

Wed, 20 May 2020 06:03:00 +0000

This week a James Bond special – even if Martin hasn’t necessarily seen all of the JB canon at time of recording, that won’t stop him and Craig discussing the phenomenon that is 007 and the eagerly awaited new release. 


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S1 Ep2: 2. Guilty Bishop

Wed, 20 May 2020 06:01:30 +0000

Craig and Martin explore a website providing access to your favourite celebs this week as well as discussing what an intimacy coach does and the universal allure of Joe Wicks.

 



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S1 Ep1: 1. Biological Firewall

Wed, 20 May 2020 06:00:00 +0000

The old colleagues re-unite. Martin at his country estate and Craig on lockdown in Algiers. On the agenda this week, music stars broadcasting from their own homes, Tiger King and Hilary Mantel. 

 



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Ahoy there!

Wed, 13 May 2020 14:07:39 +0000

They may not have read the book, watched the film or even heard of the artist in question, but Martin Bain-Jones and Craig Children will always have an opinion to share.


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