Welcome back to another Friday special. This week's bonus episode features an interview with James Coney, news projects editor at The Sunday Times. The interview was originally broadcast on our Times Radio afternoon show (2–4 pm, Monday to Thursday). Earlier this week, Keir Starmer faced a rebellion from his backbenchers over support for children with special educational needs. Ministers said they wouldn't rule out ending the legal obligation for councils to provide that support. We spoke to Jam...
Jul 11, 2025•15 min•Ep. 509
It's the final Off Air episode before we take a week's hiatus. Jane and Fi will return on July 21st. Today, Jamal and Fi chat the ugly shoe phenomenon, more banned words, and pet subscriptions. Plus, Roya Nikkhah, royal editor for The Sunday Times, sits in for Jane Garvey on the Times Radio live show. She speaks to Susannah Fiennes, an artist who has worked extensively with King Charles III. The charities mentioned related to care were: Become Charity, Family Action, National Independent Visitor...
Jul 10, 2025•44 min•Ep. 508
Boom! A knowledge chunk of joy is coming your way in this episode! Keep an eye out for that… Jamal and Fi also chat retirement, capes, murals, and banned words. Plus, Virgin Radio’s Vassos Alexander discusses his new book 'Swimmingly'. If you want to come and see us at Fringe by the Sea, you can buy tickets here: www.fringebythesea.com/fi-jane-and-judy-murray/ And if you fancy sending us a postcard, the address is: Jane and Fi Times Radio, News UK 1 London Bridge Street London SE1 9GF If you wan...
Jul 09, 2025•54 min•Ep. 507
Jamal's cosplaying continues and today she's bringing Parisian chic... Jane and Fi also chat fake tanning, neglected inflatables and emojis. Plus, Christina Lamb, Sunday Times chief foreign correspondent and bestselling author, discusses the Imperial War Museum exhibition ‘Unsilenced: Sexual Violence in Conflict’. You can check out The Squiz here: https://thesquiz.com.au If you want to come and see us at Fringe by the Sea, you can buy tickets here: www.fringebythesea.com/fi-jane-and-judy-murray/...
Jul 08, 2025•49 min•Ep. 506
Fi and Jamal Kerrins find common ground in their (40-)love for tennis in this Wimbledon-mad email-only episode (Jamal even brings her visor). They also cover neck pillows, emoji growth, and banned words. If you want to come and see us at Fringe by the Sea, you can buy tickets here: www.fringebythesea.com/fi-jane-and-judy-murray/ And if you fancy sending us a postcard, the address is: Jane and Fi Times Radio, News UK 1 London Bridge Street London SE1 9GF If you want to contact the show to ask a q...
Jul 07, 2025•41 min•Ep. 505
In Jane and Fi's last episode together for two weeks, they bounce from the Cotswolds to Wollongong to Crete. They also peruse Fi's last six Google searches and ponder estate agent jargon. Please note: this episode also comes with an accent warning—proceed with caution! Plus, Dr. Jack Mosley, son of the late Michael Mosley, discusses his book Food Noise: How Weight Loss Medications & Smart Nutrition Can Silence Your Cravings. If you want to come and see us at Fringe by the Sea, you can buy ti...
Jul 03, 2025•53 min•Ep. 504
Who do you think should feature on the new bank notes? Perhaps two plucky five-foot-nothing brunette lady broadcasters? Just a suggestion... Jane and Fi also ponder hedgehogs, bobble hats — bobble hats mistaken for hedgehogs — politicians’ rent-a-mobs, and the haunting beauty of Bath. Plus, writer and political commentator Molly Jong-Fast discusses her relationship with her mother, Erica Jong, in her new book 'How to Lose Your Mother: A Daughter’s Memoir'. If you want to come and see us at Fring...
Jul 02, 2025•50 min•Ep. 503
Feast your ears on today's ultimate finger buffet of an Off Air episode. Today, Jane and Fi discuss Banksy's potential retirement, six-month-old prawns, and the ingenuity of illegal graffiti placements. Plus Jane speaks to Deborah Haynes, Sky News' Security and Defence Editor, on her new podcast series 'The War Game' If you want to come and see us at Fringe by the Sea, you can buy tickets here: www.fringebythesea.com/fi-jane-and-judy-murray/ And if you fancy sending us a postcard, the address is...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 502
It's a new week, and today's revelatory episode explores conflicted feelings towards musicians, school reunions and the mysterious disappearance of Jane's air-con unit... If you want to come and see us at Fringe by the Sea, you can buy tickets here: www.fringebythesea.com/fi-jane-and-judy-murray/ And if you fancy sending us a postcard, the address is: Jane and Fi Times Radio, News UK 1 London Bridge Street London SE1 9GF If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the c...
Jun 30, 2025•30 min•Ep. 501
This week's Friday special marks the 500th episode of Off Air, so we wanted to explore a topic close to our hearts. We heard from Katharine Sacks-Jones, CEO of Become - the national charity that supports children and young people with experience of the care system - and Jess, a student who was moved out of care during her mock A levels. This conversation was originally broadcast on our Times Radio afternoon show (2–4 pm, Monday to Thursday). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Jun 27, 2025•15 min•Ep. 500
Happy Thursday! Jane ponders how she’d respond if someone offered her bread and milk in a time of need, whilst Fi thinks about where the Rogers of the world have disappeared to… Plus, Jane speaks to Anthony Scaramucci ahead of his talk “Trump, US Politcs And Me” at the Chalke Festival. If you want to come and see us at Fringe by the Sea, you can buy tickets here: www.fringebythesea.com/fi-jane-and-judy-murray/ And if you fancy sending us a postcard, the address is: Jane and Fi Times Radio, News ...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 499
Jane and Fi acknowledge that there may be a period of light adjustment to the LTLFTE jingles. They also discuss (and judge) mid-flight refreshment orders… two bags of nuts and a Bloody Mary anyone?? Plus, Fi speaks to Florence Knapp about her debut novel, “ Names” . If you want to come and see us at Fringe by the Sea, you can buy tickets here: www.fringebythesea.com/fi-jane-and-judy-murray/ And if you fancy sending us a postcard, the address is: Jane and Fi Times Radio, News UK 1 London Bridge S...
Jun 25, 2025•52 min•Ep. 478
Jane and Fi are pinching their necks and trying not to corpse in this episode... it's not working. They also chat Glastonbury, white jeans, guide dog poo, and Noel Edmonds. Plus, criminal barrister and television personality Rob Rinder discusses his new book 'The Protest'. If you want to come and see us at Fringe by the Sea, you can buy tickets here: www.fringebythesea.com/fi-jane-and-judy-murray/ And if you fancy sending us a postcard, the address is: Jane and Fi Times Radio, News UK 1 London B...
Jun 24, 2025•57 min•Ep. 477
It's Jane's birthday but not everyone has remembered... *cough Fi cough*. On this special day, they chat significant ages, bra fittings, Rod Stewart in the heat, and hedgehog spikes. If you want to come and see us at Fringe by the Sea, you can buy tickets here: www.fringebythesea.com/fi-jane-and-judy-murray/ And if you fancy sending us a postcard, the address is: Jane and Fi Times Radio, News UK 1 London Bridge Street London SE1 9GF If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get invol...
Jun 23, 2025•47 min•Ep. 476
Welcome back to another Friday special. This week's bonus episode features an interview with Deborah Aydon, co-founder of Future Lidos. This conversation was originally broadcast on our Times Radio afternoon show (2–4 pm, Monday to Thursday). Future Lidos is a peer network across the UK and Ireland, working together to bring the joy of outdoor swimming to more people in more communities. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: ...
Jun 20, 2025•13 min•Ep. 475
Jamal Kerrins is back for one day, and one day only. The Janes chat Liverpool (of course), hanxiety, and bears. Plus, columnist Sarah Vine, former wife of Michael Gove, discusses her memoir 'How Not to Be a Political Wife'. If you want to come and see us at Fringe by the Sea, you can buy tickets here: www.fringebythesea.com/fi-jane-and-judy-murray/ And if you fancy sending us a postcard, the address is: Jane and Fi Times Radio, News UK 1 London Bridge Street London SE1 9GF If you want to contact...
Jun 19, 2025•59 min•Ep. 474
Hello sailor! Welcome to Wednesday's episode. The heat is getting to Jane and Fi... they chat Dubai chocolate, hanxiety, and fridge magnets. Plus, former sub-postmaster Jo Hamilton speaks about her book 'Why Are You Here, Mrs Hamilton?: The Post Office Scandal and My Extraordinary Fight for Justice'. If you want to come and see us at Fringe by the Sea, you can buy tickets here: www.fringebythesea.com/fi-jane-and-judy-murray/ And if you fancy sending us a postcard, the address is: Jane and Fi Tim...
Jun 18, 2025•54 min•Ep. 473
The sheer volume of accents in this episode is extremely high - proceed with caution. Jane and Fi also chat UFO sightings, hedgehogs, and feeling the spook. Plus, former Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern reflects on her time in office and discusses her new book 'A Different Kind of Power'. If you want to come and see us at Fringe by the Sea, you can buy tickets here: www.fringebythesea.com/fi-jane-and-judy-murray/ And if you fancy sending us a postcard, the address is: Jane and Fi Tim...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 472
Happy Monday! Jane and Fi are both knackered, so bear with us as this episode bumpily chugs along... They chat Portuguese public toilets, fridge magnets, and space hoppers. If you want to contribute to our playlist, you can do that here: Off Air with Jane & Fi: Official Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qIjhtS9sprg864IXC96he?si=9QZ7asvjQv2Zj4yaqP2P1Q If you want to come and see us at Fringe by the Sea, you can buy tickets here: www.fringebythesea.com/fi-jane-and-judy-murray/ And ...
Jun 16, 2025•48 min•Ep. 471
Welcome back to another Friday special. This week's bonus episode features an interview with the author Kate Mosse, from our Times Radio afternoon show (2–4 p.m., Monday to Thursday). Kate Mosse has shared an email exchange she had with a brave female writer living under Afghanistan's brutal regime. You can read the exchange at thetimes.com. It was set up by Untold Narratives — you can find out more at untold-narratives.org. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in t...
Jun 13, 2025•11 min•Ep. 470
This episode bounces from decimalisation to Avanti West to ventriloquism to lucky bags to motherhood – you can't say we don't have range. Plus, bear with us as former Premier League manager Harry Redknapp and Jane chat football, reflect on his career, and discuss Soccer Aid. If you want to contribute to our playlist, you can do that here: Off Air with Jane & Fi: Official Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qIjhtS9sprg864IXC96he?si=9QZ7asvjQv2Zj4yaqP2P1Q If you want to come and see ...
Jun 12, 2025•53 min•Ep. 469
Fi is struggling with some listeners' names — apologies to anyone called Linda... Jane and Fi also discuss potent wees, manifesting people, and dyslexia. Plus, Wales' First Minister, Eluned Morgan, reflects on her career, outlines her priorities for Wales, and shares her thoughts on the spending review. If you want to contribute to our playlist, you can do that here: Off Air with Jane & Fi: Official Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qIjhtS9sprg864IXC96he?si=9QZ7asvjQv2Zj4yaqP2P1Q...
Jun 11, 2025•44 min•Ep. 468
Mystic Garv makes a very brief return - listen out for it... As well as that, Jane and Fi discuss global stamps, neighbourly interactions, and unguent lotions. Plus, presenter and journalist, Steph McGovern, discusses her debut novel ‘Deadline’. If you want to contribute to our playlist, you can do that here: Off Air with Jane & Fi: Official Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qIjhtS9sprg864IXC96he?si=9QZ7asvjQv2Zj4yaqP2P1Q If you want to come and see us at Fringe by the Sea, you c...
Jun 10, 2025•53 min•Ep. 467
The team’s fox troubles continue, and we thank you for your sage advice—it’s somewhat more productive than Jane’s suggestions. Jane and Fi also discuss height loss, pogo sticks, and pregnancy. If you want to contribute to our playlist, you can do that here: Off Air with Jane & Fi: Official Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qIjhtS9sprg864IXC96he?si=9QZ7asvjQv2Zj4yaqP2P1Q If you want to come and see us at Fringe by the Sea, you can buy tickets here: www.fringebythesea.com/fi-jane-a...
Jun 09, 2025•32 min•Ep. 466
Welcome back to another Friday special. This week's bonus episode features an interview with campaigner Zelda Perkins, a former assistant to Harvey Weinstein, originally broadcast on our Times Radio afternoon show (2–4 pm, Monday to Thursday). Zelda was the first woman to break a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) in 2017—an agreement she had signed decades earlier with Harvey Weinstein. She brought the systematic abuse of NDAs to the attention of the British Government and international press, givi...
Jun 06, 2025•15 min•Ep. 465
Fi’s had her fake-grass paved over, and it’s caused a bit of a hullabaloo! Jane and Fi also chat getting down with labour, resting grouch face, and housing. Plus, best-selling author and Times writer Sathnam Sanghera discusses the stage adaptation of his book 'Marriage Material'. If you want to contribute to our playlist, you can do that here: Off Air with Jane & Fi: Official Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qIjhtS9sprg864IXC96he?si=9QZ7asvjQv2Zj4yaqP2P1Q If you want to come and...
Jun 05, 2025•56 min•Ep. 464
Jane had an accident just before recording — apologies if you can hear her toes squelching... Jane and Fi also chat care, foxes, and maths. Plus, actress and presenter Jameela Jamil joins them to talk about toxic masculinity, modern-day beauty standards, and her new podcast 'Wrong Turns'. If you want to contribute to our playlist, you can do that here: Off Air with Jane & Fi: Official Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qIjhtS9sprg864IXC96he?si=9QZ7asvjQv2Zj4yaqP2P1Q If you want to...
Jun 04, 2025•54 min•Ep. 463
There's been a new addition to the list of things we need to get sorted in the Off Air community—so we need your help! (Admittedly, the list is getting rather long...) Jane and Fi also chat hair sausages, Jeff Bezos' wedding, and XXL croissants. Plus, Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Chloe Dalton discusses her book 'Raising Hare'. If you want to contribute to our playlist, you can do that here: Off Air with Jane & Fi: Official Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3q...
Jun 03, 2025•52 min•Ep. 462
Jane Garvey is back – bring out the bunting! She's got some thoughts on... well, a lot: Hay Festival, the Eurostar, Andy Warhol, various types of lords, boomers, and burrata. If you want to contribute to our playlist, you can do that here: Off Air with Jane & Fi: Official Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qIjhtS9sprg864IXC96he?si=9QZ7asvjQv2Zj4yaqP2P1Q If you want to come and see us at Fringe by the Sea, you can buy tickets here: www.fringebythesea.com/fi-jane-and-judy-murray/ An...
Jun 02, 2025•41 min•Ep. 461
In this special bonus episode brought to you by Thomas Fudge's, Jane and Fi head down to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to take in the flora and fauna, enjoy some florentines and speak to gardener and presenter Rachel de Thame. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
May 30, 2025•19 min•Ep. 460
