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Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss the controversy surrounding the Parthenon Marbles, which were taken from Greece by Lord Elgin in the early 19th century and are currently housed in the British Museum. They criticize Britain's colonialist attitude towards stealing cultural artifacts from other countries. Oliver recounts her experience visiting the Acropolis Museum in Athens and learning about the Marbles.
The conversation then shifts to cricket, with Oliver expressing her love for Test cricket and the slower, more civilized nature of the game compared to the more fast-paced Twenty20 format. They discuss the upcoming Glastonbury Festival, with Oliver wishing Dua Lipa success as a female headliner, given the lack of women in that role at major festivals.
They also reminisce about nostalgic music from the 90s, such as albums by Bob Marley, Lauryn Hill, and TLC. Allen mentions her recent interest in Rastafarianism and its emphasis on peace, love, and unity, contrasted with some misogynistic and homophobic elements. Throughout the episode, they touch on various topics like domestic abuse, Lily's upcoming trip to New York, and Miquita's mother's black eye.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The British Museum's possession of the Parthenon Marbles, taken from Greece by Lord Elgin, is a controversial example of Britain's colonialist attitude towards cultural artifacts.
- Cricket, particularly Test cricket, holds a special place for Miquita Oliver, who appreciates its slower, more civilized nature compared to the faster-paced Twenty20 format.
- Dua Lipa's headline performance at Glastonbury Festival is significant due to the lack of female headliners at major music festivals.
- Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver share a fondness for nostalgic 90s music, reminiscing about albums by artists like Bob Marley, Lauryn Hill, and TLC.
- Lily Allen has developed a growing interest in Rastafarianism, drawn to its emphasis on peace, love, and unity, despite acknowledging some misogynistic and homophobic elements within the religion.
- Sexual harassment and assault against women is a pervasive issue, and there is often a lack of support or consequences for perpetrators.
- Personal anecdotes, such as Miquita's mother's unexplained black eye and Lily's upcoming trip to New York, provide glimpses into their personal lives.
- The conversation touches on various topics, including domestic abuse, cricket, music, and cultural artifacts, showcasing the wide-ranging nature of their discussions.
Top Episodes Quotes
- βIf people come for you for this one, lil, I will really be quite astonished.β by Lily Allen
- βEvery single woman that I know has been, like, harassed or sexually assaulted in some way, and no one ever comes to defend their honor.β by Miquita Oliver
- βYeah, there is homophobia. Yeah. That's not the bit that I'm leaning into. I'm sort of leaning into the bit of peace in my heart, peace around me, love, peace and unity.β by Lily Allen
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Miss Me?
BBC Sounds
6/27/24
Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver discuss βstolenβ artefacts, their love of cricket, and Glastonbury festival.
Details of help and support if youβve experienced domestic abuse are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline
Credits: Producer: Flossie Barratt Technical Producer: Will Gibson Smith Production Coordinator: Hannah Bennett Executive Producers: Dino Sofos and Ellie Clifford Assistant Commissioner for BBC: Lorraine Okuefuna Commissioning Editor for BBC: Dylan Haskins
Miss Me? is a Persephonica production for BBC Sounds