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Off Air with Jane & Fi

The Timeswww.thetimes.co.uk

Jane Garvey and Fi Glover keep the mics on, grab a cuppa and say what they really think - unencumbered and off air.


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If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio and follow our antics away from the mic on Instagram: @janeandfi


Join Jane and Fi on Times Radio every Monday to Thursday afternoon between 2pm and 4pm on DAB, smart speaker and the Times Radio app: www.thetimes.co.uk/radio/live

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Episodes

Live from Latitude Festival (with Richard Curtis and Emma Freud)

Jane and Fi are live at Latitude and they talk air-con and licking Mary Berry. Richard Curtis and Emma Freud join to talk about their Suffolk themed cooking show at the festival and Richard’s new play Christmas Actually. 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 Assistant Producer: Elizabeth Highfield Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Jul 20, 202340 minEp. 170

He had three nipples and a lisp (with Lisa Jewell)

Jane and Fi discuss great-great uncles, ongoing extreme heat and Jane reminds us how busy she is, actually. Plus, author Lisa Jewell joins Jane and Fi to discuss her new psychological thriller ‘None of This Is True’. 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 Assistant Producer: Eve Salusbury Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Jul 19, 202348 minEp. 169

Tapestry on the Northern line (with Katriona O'Sullivan)

Jane and Fi chat about University Challenge and the prospect of sharing a bed. Katriona O'Sullivan joins to speak about her memoir Poor , an insight into a life lived against the boundaries of poverty. 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 Assistant Producer: Elizabeth Highfield Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

Jul 18, 202343 minEp. 167

Nothing against Harrogate

Fi is back at Jane's side after a week away. They talk about her trip to the Cotswolds, Michael Ball (again), and recalling a Yorkshire visit where they once faced a closed hotel kitchen. Journalist Sean O'Neill from The Times shares a personal story about his late daughter Maeve and a crisis is affecting the coroners' courts. If you've been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode please email feedback@times.radio and we can put you in touch with the relevant support services. If...

Jul 17, 202346 minEp. 165

Penny-farthing watch (with Diana Bird)

It’s the final episode with Jane squared and they chat about the play Aspects of Love and bourbon balls. RAF Squadron Leader Diana Bird joins to speak about her new Channel 4 documentary called Evacuation - it's about the daring British airlift operation from Kabul. 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 Assistant Producer: Elizabeth Highfield Times Radio Producer: Rosi...

Jul 13, 202346 minEp. 164

Back-to-back Ball (with David Tennant)

It's another instalment of Jane and Jane. They're chatting trips to Las Vegas, more Penny-farthing sightings, and seeing Michael Ball in the West End. Actor David Tennant joins to talk about the new series of his show Good Omens, which is back on Prime Video from July 28. 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 Assistant Producer: Matt Murphy Times Radio Producer: Rosie ...

Jul 12, 202343 minEp. 163

Swifties unite! (with Katherine Faulkner)

Jane and Jane discuss Taylor Swift ticket jeopardy, surprise Sunday morning visits from Showaddywaddy and Penny-farthing related journey delays. Sunday Times Journalist turned novelist Katherine Faulkner joins to talk about her new thriller, The Other Mothers. 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 Assistant Producer: Matt Murphy Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hoste...

Jul 11, 202339 minEp. 162

A three day streak (with James May)

Fi is off on her holidays, so it's a dose of double Jane - with Jane Mulkerrins in the hot seat all this week. They chat about getting your steps in, Fi's appearance on The Weakest Link and a very curious quiz called 'The Wheel of Meat'. They're also joined by The Grand Tour presenter James May, who talks about his new children's book Marvellous Vehicles. 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 ...

Jul 10, 202350 minEp. 161

The pinnacle of their podcasting career (with Caitlin Moran)

It's the last podcast before Fi goes on holiday, and she's 'slipped slapped up' a bit in a hot pink jacket (as a tribute to the forthcoming Barbie movie). Jane talks about her dad’s awful 21st birthday tea party and the trickiness of sticky back plastic. Caitlin Moran joins to speak about her new book What About Men? 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 Assistant Prod...

Jul 06, 202341 minEp. 160

Don’t do a Madonna (with Kate Mosse)

Today Jane agonises over her trainer socks, Fi is worried about appearing on The Weakest Link and they discover that the herb dill hangs about all day. Novelist Kate Mosse also joins the pair to discuss her latest book, The Ghost Ship. 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 Assistant Producer: Elizabeth Highfield Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See a...

Jul 05, 202344 minEp. 159

On the front line of bants (with Ruth Jones)

Jane and Fi chat through Fi is a vision in burnt orange and Jane doesn’t have drool on her but you wouldn’t know that as they aren’t in front of the cameras...today. Welsh actress, writer and comedian Ruth Jones is today's guest, she talks about her third novel Love Untold and how it mixes the Welsh landscape with family estrangement. 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! @Janean...

Jul 04, 202343 minEp. 158

The fun bus of feminism (with Wes Streeting)

Jane and Fi are reunited after a week apart, and to celebrate, the podcast is being filmed. They're discussing Jane's decolletage, if anyone has ever been to Madame Tussaud's twice, and a new feature is born: Focus on Hitchin. Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting is today's guest, who talks about the conflict he felt between his faith and his sexuality as a young man, and being frequently asked whether he's in the running for Number 10. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get ...

Jul 03, 202350 minEp. 157

Pelvic floor exercises on the radio (with Rob Rinder)

Fi and Louise (The Minch) Minchin are back with a final episode of Off Air together before Jane returns next week. They cover when you should do your pelvic floor exercises, 'I'm a Celebrity' secrets and how many hours there are in a day. Louise is sure it's 23. TV personality and lawyer Rob Rinder joins to talk about his new book 'The Trial'. Please note: this episode contains discussion of allegations of sexual assault made against Daniel Korski. He denies all claims. If you want to contact th...

Jun 29, 202340 minEp. 157

Tech is my rage place (with Daisy Goodwin)

Fi and Louise are being very brave using a new studio... next door to their usual one. They cover awkward interviews, why it matters what side of the sofa you're on, and filming fitness videos in the Caribbean. They're joined by Daisy Goodwin, the woman who has accused Tory London Mayor hopeful Daniel Korski of sexual assault - this was recorded before he pulled out of the race. Korski has denied the claims. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation t...

Jun 28, 202344 minEp. 156

Profane and profound (with Wendy Mitchell)

Fi and Louise have shaken up the routine and recorded this episode of Off Air before they've done the live show (no one tell Jane we let them do that, or she'll start getting ideas). They're joined by best-selling author Wendy Mitchell on her new book One Last Thing about living with a diagnosis of young-onset dementia. 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 our instagram! @JaneandFi Assistant Pro...

Jun 27, 202345 minEp. 155

The Pavlov's dog of Times Radio (with Louise Minchin)

Louise Minchin joins Fi for today's episode of Off Air, while Jane is off enjoying her holiday (in her own words, 'splurging on Elton!'). They cover reading habits, extreme physical challenges, and the perils of TV vs. radio. 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 our instagram! @JaneandFi Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Jun 26, 202335 minEp. 154

Every picnic needs a tart (with Karin Slaughter)

Jane and Fi have decided they bring out the worst in each other, but they're here nonetheless to talk about horror films, more erotic novels, and failed careers in advertising. Karin Slaughter joins them to talk about her new book 'After That Night' 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 our instagram! @JaneandFi Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See ...

Jun 22, 202338 minEp. 153

Comparing your manhood to a chipolata (with Peter Andre)

Jane and Fi are having 'all the fun of the fair' at work today as they talk about what women want on television, what to call an erotic novel, and how to put a bit of rock in your pomp. They're joined by TV star and singer Peter Andre, to talk about his new cook-book with Ben Smith - ' #itsfine ' 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 our instagram! @JaneandFi Times Radio Producer: Kate Lee Hosted...

Jun 21, 202339 minEp. 152

Does nobody speak their mind in the South of England?

Jane and Fi glide through today's episode, touching on all the important bits - from the decline of local newspapers to the waning tradition of thank you cards and the skills of map reading. In today's Big Interview, we spoke to Afua Hirsch, a journalist and creative - she's written a book on race, identity and belonging and she also runs a fashion business. Now, she is presenting a three part TV programme about the upsurge in creativity across Africa - it’s called ‘Africa Rising’. The series se...

Jun 20, 202347 minEp. 151

Why do we keep 'putting off' talking about the care system? [With Emily Kenway]

Jane and Fi roll through a host of different topics on today's episode - from holiday luggage to men's underwear, Fi's love of Coldplay and Britain's care system. In today's Big Interview, writer and activist Emily Kenway joins Jane and Fi to discuss her book 'Who Cares' - which delves into her experiences being a carer for her mum who had cancer. She argues for legal rights for people caring for family members who become ill or disabled. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get...

Jun 19, 202350 minEp. 150

A urine-soaked bus-stop and a Londis (with Richard Coles)

Jane and Fi are about to head off to their belated Christmas dinner... in the middle of June. But they're here with another bumper episode of former Prime Ministers, ventriloquist dummies, and toys banished to the cupboard of history. 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 our instagram! @JaneandFi Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Jun 15, 202340 minEp. 149

She's got her iced buns out (with Sally Gunnell)

Jane and Fi are very excited about their recent desk move - but they've just about got time to speak about general elections, Miriam Margolyes in a glacial blue silk stiff and power struggles at the top of Vogue... Sally Gunnell was the 400 metres hurdles Olympic gold medallist in Barcelona in 1992 - she joins Jane and Fi to tell them about her 'deskercise' routine. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio ...

Jun 14, 202343 minEp. 148

I'm actually quite cynical about everybody (with Bob Harris)

The heat just keeps getting to Jane as she becomes borderline delirious in this episode. They also chat Jane's intentions to get in the House of Lords, the joys of white bread and Coldplay (again). Plus they’re joined by radio presenter “Whispering Bob” Harris. Details of The Songs The Beatles Gave Away UK tour are available at bobharris.org 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 our instagram! @J...

Jun 13, 202339 minEp. 147

Can you hear the sounds of Elephant and Castle?

The heat has got Jane and Fi in a bit of a tizzy! They discuss 'self appointed characters', hating Coldplay and Fi provides another uncomfortable beep... Plus they’re joined by Dr. Olivia Chapple. You can check out her charity at www.horatiosgarden.org.uk . 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 our instagram! @JaneandFi Assistant Producer: Eve Salusbury Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted o...

Jun 12, 202349 minEp. 146

Not many people have actually walked into an oven… (with Judy Murray)

Jane and Fi are talking about Jane’s gift of the second sight, getting angry about idioms, and asking why we can hear the British couple shouting at each other from twelve tents away... They're joined by Judy Murray to talk about her book 'The Wild Card'. 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 our instagram! @JaneandFi Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast....

Jun 08, 202344 minEp. 145

It is odd that he didn't have any genitalia (with Sathnam Sanghera)

Jane and Fi talk cat wounds, mint chocolate buttons and sliding into DMs... They're joined by journalist and writer Sathnam Sanghera to talk about his new book 'Stolen History' . 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 our instagram! @JaneandFi Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 07, 202344 minEp. 144

The Archers is to you what Succession is to me (with Diana Evans)

Jane and Fi chat male contraception, London's transportation system and syphilis... as you do. They’re joined by novelist Diana Evans to discuss her most recent novel 'A House for Alice'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Assistant Producers: Catherine Fusillo Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 06, 202343 minEp. 143

I've got these huge knickers, do you want them? (with Gareth Thomas)

Jane and Fi are very excited because they've launched an instagram account! You can get involved by following @JaneandFi. Plus rugby legend Gareth Thomas joins them from the side of a mountain as he completes the 3 Peak Challenge for his charity TackleHIV. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Assistant Producer: Eve Salusbury Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...

Jun 05, 202350 minEp. 142

Am I potty-mouthed?

Jane is looking for a trucker's tan and a couple of burgers, while Fi is singing a little song about boob separators... They're joined by Ukrainian writer Victoria Belim, to talk about her memoir 'The Rooster House' If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 01, 202352 minEp. 141

Never ending dance floors of heaven (with DJ Fat Tony)

Jane and Fi get stuck into some award winning journalism and discuss the afterlife, being a bridesmaid, and some 'frin-tastic' emails. They're joined by DJ Fat Tony to discuss his memoir 'I Don't Take Requests'. If you've been affected by any issues in this interview - send us an email at feedback@times.radio and we'll point you in the right direction to the resources and help you need. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: j...

May 31, 202350 minEp. 140
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