Armstrong and Miller: Timeghost

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What's Armstrong and Miller: Timeghost about?

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.

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Armstrong and Miller: Timeghost episodes:

05.28.2021
S3 Ep. 10 Shuddupeyerface
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'... Armstrong and...
05.19.2021
S3 Ep. 9 The Artist's Sandwich
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...
05.12.2021
S3 Ep. 8 Rent-A-Timeghost
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. Armstrong and Miller: Timeghost is...
05.05.2021
S3 Ep. 7 Dog Shaped Lightbulb
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...
04.28.2021
S3 Ep. 6 Close, but no Seagal
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...
04.21.2021
S3 Ep. 5 Tits and Dragons
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...
03.31.2021
S3 Ep 4 Functional Y-Fronts
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 ... Armstrong and Miller:Timeghost...
03.24.2021
S3 Ep.3 Titian Downstairs
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...
03.10.2021
S3 Ep. 2 Interdental Brushes
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...
03.03.2021
S3 Ep. 1 Infidelity Firebreak
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... Armstrong and Miller: Timeghost...
02.10.2021
Timeghost Archive Episode 13
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 Armstrong and Miller: Timeghost is...
02.03.2021
Timeghost Archive Episode 12
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...
01.27.2021
Timeghost Archive Episode 11
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. Armstrong and Miller...
01.20.2021
Timeghost Archive Episode 10
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. Armstrong and...
01.13.2021
Timeghost Archive Episode 9
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...
01.06.2021
Timeghost Archive Episode 8
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...
12.30.2020
Timeghost Archive Episode 7
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...
12.23.2020
Timeghost Archive Episode 6
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. Armstrong and...
12.16.2020
Timeghost Archive Episode 5
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...
12.09.2020
Timeghost Archive Episode 4
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...
12.02.2020
Timeghost Archive Episode 3
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;...
11.25.2020
Timeghost Archive Episode 2
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...
11.18.2020
Timeghost Archive Episode 1
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...
11.11.2020
Craig adrift!
Craig is adrift this week after a message from Martin and so is taking an executive decision - with important news for next week. Armstrong and Miller: Timeghost Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
11.04.2020
S2 Ep 7. Sourdough Rock
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. Armstrong and Miller:...
10.28.2020
S2 Ep 6. Day-Lewis Gets A Shoeing
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...
10.21.2020
S2 Ep 5. Late To The Party
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...
10.14.2020
S2 Ep 4. The High Lowbrow
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...
10.07.2020
S2 Ep 3. Mother Theresa's Phlegm
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. Armstrong and...
09.30.2020
S2 Ep 2. A Kick In The Mantels
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....
09.23.2020
S2 Ep 1. Together Again! (but definitely 2m apart)
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...
08.05.2020
14. Mystery Henge Party
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...
07.29.2020
13. Person, Woman, Man, Ahoy!
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...
07.22.2020
12. Cashier Number 3 please...
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...
07.15.2020
11. The Awokening
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...
07.08.2020
10. Repatriated!
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...
07.01.2020
9. Iffy Filth
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...
06.24.2020
8. Silky Cuts
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...
06.17.2020
7. Soft Rock Conspiracy
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
06.10.2020
6. West Wing to Right Wing
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...
06.03.2020
5. Collars & Cuffs
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. Alexander Armstrong and Ben...
05.27.2020
4. Toothpaste & Dettol
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...
05.20.2020
3. Banana Daiquiri
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. ...
05.20.2020
2. Guilty Bishop
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05.20.2020
1. Biological Firewall
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
05.13.2020
Ahoy there!
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's Armstrong and Miller: Timeghost about?

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Armstrong and Miller: Timeghost episodes:

S3 Ep. 10 Shuddupeyerface

S3 Ep. 9 The Artist's Sandwich

S3 Ep. 8 Rent-A-Timeghost

S3 Ep. 7 Dog Shaped Lightbulb

S3 Ep. 6 Close, but no Seagal

S3 Ep. 5 Tits and Dragons

S3 Ep 4 Functional Y-Fronts

S3 Ep.3 Titian Downstairs

S3 Ep. 2 Interdental Brushes

S3 Ep. 1 Infidelity Firebreak

Timeghost Archive Episode 13

Timeghost Archive Episode 12

Timeghost Archive Episode 11

Timeghost Archive Episode 10

Timeghost Archive Episode 9

Timeghost Archive Episode 8

Timeghost Archive Episode 7

Timeghost Archive Episode 6

Timeghost Archive Episode 5

Timeghost Archive Episode 4

Timeghost Archive Episode 3

Timeghost Archive Episode 2

Timeghost Archive Episode 1

Craig adrift!

S2 Ep 7. Sourdough Rock

S2 Ep 6. Day-Lewis Gets A Shoeing

S2 Ep 5. Late To The Party

S2 Ep 4. The High Lowbrow

S2 Ep 3. Mother Theresa's Phlegm

S2 Ep 2. A Kick In The Mantels

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

14. Mystery Henge Party

13. Person, Woman, Man, Ahoy!

12. Cashier Number 3 please...

11. The Awokening

10. Repatriated!

9. Iffy Filth

8. Silky Cuts

7. Soft Rock Conspiracy

6. West Wing to Right Wing

5. Collars & Cuffs

4. Toothpaste & Dettol

3. Banana Daiquiri

2. Guilty Bishop

1. Biological Firewall

Ahoy there!