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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

Incredibly strategic vaping by a cardinal (with Fern Britton)

Jane and Fi have some buzzwords and clichés lined up for tonight, so enjoy those if you're not already sick of them. They also reflect on Errol Musk, share cucumber anecdotes and discuss a film they've been to see... Plus, presenter Fern Britton discusses her memoir 'The Older I Get...: How I repowered my life'. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation th...

Nov 05, 202438 minEp. 338

Fetid Groins, the heavy rock band (with Errol Musk)

The Lady has arrived (not Fi, although she is back) and Jane is rather enamoured with it. They also chat Jane's cardboard cut-outs, common people and hotel rooms in Malta... Plus, Errol Musk, father of Elon Musk, shares his politics views and discusses his son with Fi. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Fo...

Nov 04, 202451 minEp. 337

Bring back goolies! (with Si King)

Happy Halloween! Fi's back Monday, so Jane M is still keeping her seat warm, but it's Halloween, so you can guarantee Bromley is still getting a mention... They also chat cat-sitting, the humble meal-deal and exceptions of adult life. Plus, Jane speaks to one half of the Hairy Bikers, Si King, about his latest cookbook 'Our Family Favourites'. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get...

Oct 31, 202440 minEp. 336

Quiet now, I'm going to speak.

Fi's off for the rest of the week so Jane² is back on! Jane M is fresh off the plane from the US so expect lots of merch and some insightful political analysis in this ep! They also chat deep heat, overpriced G&T's and birth rates. Plus, breast surgeon and breast cancer survivor Dr. Liz O'Riordan speaks to Jane and Fi during Breast Cancer Awareness Month about her updated book 'The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer'. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep...

Oct 30, 202444 minEp. 335

Pottering across the landing, livid (with Vanessa Feltz)

Thanks to a skilled correspondent sending in a diligent report from Iceland's Phallological museum, Jane and Fi will be spending their evening shredding penis pictures... make of that what you will. They are joined by TV personality Vanessa Feltz on her memoir "Vanessa Bares All: Frank, Funny and Fearless" and she certainly is all of those things. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and...

Oct 29, 202455 minEp. 344

Happy carrot, legs akimbo (with Gyles Brandreth)

Happy Monday! Today, Fi considers a new Garvey-Glover enterprise making their own soft furnishings, but Jane has doubts... They are joined by writer and broadcaster Gyles Brandreth on his new book Prose & Cons. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. 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: Ha...

Oct 28, 202447 minEp. 343

Oxygen is thin up here on our moral high ground (with Yulia Navalnaya)

The Jane and Fi complaints box has been well and truly opened. They tackle your rants, seedy tomatoes, scams and Trump. Plus, Fi speaks to Yulia Navalnaya, widow of Alexei Navalny, the anticorruption activist poisoned and murdered by the Kremlin, about her husband's memoir 'Patriot'. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi...

Oct 24, 202446 minEp. 342

Has anyone heard from the Virgin Mary?

Jane and Fi are both a bit tongue-tied in this episode - please bear with us. They cover stray cats, phallological museums and rude fruit. Plus, the woman at the heart of the Sweet Bobby cat fishing story, Kirat Assi, shares her story. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. 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 P...

Oct 23, 202446 minEp. 341

No need to give your goolies a shake (with Julian Clary)

What is a me-bomb? Where was Eleanor of Aquitaine from? Why do men give their goolies a shake? All the big questions are answered in this ep... Plus, comedian and actor Julian Clary discusses his latest book 'Curtain Call to Murder' as well as his tour 'Fistful of Clary'. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio...

Oct 22, 202451 minEp. 340

Aiming to be fat and happy (with Bill Bailey)

Are you a bean? You're about to come into your own. Jane and Fi chat Rivals, phallic carrots and doctors in the family. Plus, they speak to comedian and musician Bill Bailey about his new book ‘My Animals, and Other Animals’ and his upcoming show, Thoughtifier. Apologies for the technical issues heard in tonight's podcast. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conv...

Oct 21, 202456 minEp. 339

LIVE AT CHELTENHAM LITERATURE FESTIVAL (with Brenda Blethyn and Ann Cleeves)

In this bonus podcast episode, Jane and Fi are live on stage at the Cheltenham Literature Festival speaking to actress Brenda Blethyn and writer Ann Cleeves about the character Vera Stanhope. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. 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 Pro...

Oct 18, 202458 minEp. 338

Tales from window cleaners to the stars (with Tim Spector)

Jane and Fi have had their testosterone shots and they're ready to talk cars! Someone get these guys a spin-off podcast! They also cover bath day, old men sperm and punctuality. Plus, they're joined by food scientist Tim Spector to discuss his latest book 'The Food for Life Cookbook'. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandf...

Oct 17, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 337

I don't mind a tubby gent in a decent slack (with Nigel Slater)

Today, Jane and Fi discuss the importance of a good natter, blue light escorts to Muppet Treasure Island and men wearing skinny jeans. And they are joined by Nigel Slater, a cook who writes, on his latest book 'A Thousand Feasts'. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. 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 Assist...

Oct 16, 202445 minEp. 336

Hot Crotch Snippers (with Fred Trump)

Jane and Fi consider alternative careers and the result is slightly worrying... we're not quite sure they should give up the day jobs just yet. They also chat beans, quilting and submariner surgeries. Plus, Fred Trump, nephew of Donald Trump, discusses his book ‘All In The Family: The Trumps and How We Got This Way’. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversati...

Oct 15, 202450 minEp. 335

Oaky Chardonnay, Marlboro lights and regret (with Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock)

If you're sensitive to premature Christmas content then avert your eyes now... Jane and Fi are a bit perturbed by the politics of Father Christmas impersonators, there's more talk of men at dos and Fi has questions about quilting groups. Plus, space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock joins Jane and Fi to discuss her new book 'The Story of the Solar System'. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. If you want to contact the show to ask a que...

Oct 14, 202450 minEp. 334

No severe wind has ever gone through Royal Tunbridge Wells!

Jane and Fi are reunited after a week apart for this email special- recording from Times Radio's swanky branded bus! They talk hurricanes in Hammersmith, date etiquette and the content of sausages... If you would like 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: Harry Kitson Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Oct 10, 202434 minEp. 333

Destined to talk sh*t for a living (with Oliver Jeffers)

Jane G's been to the theatre and she's fiiiinally found someone cultured enough to talk to about it! Jane and Jane also discuss extortionate duvets, prop microphones and hot pants. Plus, Jane G speaks to children's illustrator and writer Oliver Jeffer's about his new book 'Where To Hide A Star'. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email u...

Oct 09, 202442 minEp. 332

The Undercover Janes (with Lindsey Hilsum)

Jane and Jane look back on their time as subversive vegetarians and look forward to all the spicy margs they'll treat themselves to later in life. Plus, Jane G speaks to Channel 4's Lindsey Hilsum about her new book 'I Brought the War with Me' which is out now. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. 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 ...

Oct 08, 202449 minEp. 331

Tales of a claustrophic submariner

This week, Jane G welcomes Jane M back to the pod in Fi's absence and together they define 'daddy'. Jane G also offers up a few golden nuggets of wisdom: keep money for your roof and always hand wash your bras - you're welcome. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. 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...

Oct 07, 202432 minEp. 330

Sriracha would've blown my nan's head off (with Kim Cattrall)

Fi's going to be off for most of next week so supply Jane M will be here. Before that happens, Jane and Fi cover the world of condiments, how frequently they consumes sausages and the Submariner dental experience. Plus, actress Kim Cattrall discusses her new podcast 'Central Intelligence'. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: jan...

Oct 03, 202444 minEp. 329

Sporting his massive pantaloons (with Louise Minchin)

Jane and Fi make many requests from you in this episode so please grab a pen and paper... They cover moving circus dentists, getting ID'd, menopause, nightmares and the VP debate - to name a few! Also, broadcaster Louise Minchin stops by to discuss her debut novel 'Isolation Island'. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi...

Oct 02, 202446 minEp. 328

Up comes the phallic mast (with Alison Moyet)

Jane's back in good dental health but she's not yet back on the apples (to Fi's delight). They cover Smooth Radio at the dentist, Jane's dislike for Toto and the importance of having an Olympics in common. Also, singer and songwriter Alison Moyet discusses her latest album ‘Key’ and her upcoming tour with Jane. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation the...

Oct 01, 202448 minEp. 327

Envy knickers and a jealous bra (with Adam Peaty)

In today's episode, Jane considers renewing her Shetland pony travel card whilst Fi realises someone has stolen her genius invention: 'Fi's She Wee'. Also, Fi chats to six time Olympic medal winner, Adam Peaty, about swimming, religion and whether we might see him at LA 2028. Adam Peaty is sponsored by Bridgestone, the world’s largest manufacturer of tires. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. If you want to contact the show to ask a qu...

Sep 30, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 326

Icicles gave her a thrill (with Michael Palin)

Jane's having some revelations about the podcast (2 years in) - not much gets past her! They also cover footballers protecting their genitalia, more local news and antibiotics abroad. Plus, national treasure Sir Michael Palin discusses the latest instalment of his diaries 'There and Back'. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: jan...

Sep 26, 202447 minEp. 325

Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness... and Dora's sh*ts (with Liane Moriarty)

It's Wednesday, let's slam a door and take a tooth! Jane and Fi are back in the room together to create this podcast magic... they cover unreliable Instagram purchases, dogs at uni and feeling randy. Plus, best selling author Liane Moriarty discusses her latest book ‘Here One Moment’. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandf...

Sep 25, 202440 minEp. 324

Only one of us is heavily medicated...

Jane joins us from home as she's still suffering from adult teething issues. Fi updates her on everything she's missed, which is... not much. They cover holiday weather, pickleball and double-yolk eggs. Plus, Saad Mohseni, chief executive of Moby Group, Afghanistan’s largest media company, discusses his book ‘Radio Free Afghanistan’. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved ...

Sep 24, 202456 minEp. 323

Eating like he's got free healthcare (with Ian Rankin)

Fi's flying solo on this one as Jane is sadly off with adult teething issues (well wishes are welcomed)... Fi covers local newspapers, pickleball and there's more on duvet togs. Plus, crime writer Ian Rankin stops by to discuss his latest Rebus instalment 'Midnight and Blue'. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.r...

Sep 23, 202433 minEp. 322

It's rubbish, but it's varied rubbish (with James Comey)

The Hot Priest Challenge is being put to bed, due to some fundamental holes in the business plan... Jane and Fi also cover Facebook for OAPs, the importance of local newspapers, clothing alterations and swimmer's ear. Plus, former director of the FBI James Comey joins Jane and Fi to discuss the US election and his latest novel 'Newport'. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get invol...

Sep 19, 202451 minEp. 321

Asking a lot of a Shetland pony (with Iain Dale)

Jane and Fi are considering making changes to their contract to include a stables, naturally. There's more from The Hot Priest Challenge, Fi has some harsh words against carrot batons and Jane paints a picture of her younger self, scavenging on Crosby Beach... Plus, broadcaster and writer Iain Dale discusses his latest book ‘The Dictators: 64 Dictators, 64 Authors, 64 Warnings from History'. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. If you w...

Sep 18, 202450 minEp. 320

Givin’ on a Prayer

In this email special, Jane and Fi get themselves in a muddle trying to sue Eve, The Hot Priest Challenge is in full swing, a precious piece of pop memorabilia meets a sad end and Jane has another idea for a book... Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. 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...

Sep 17, 202437 minEp. 319
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