

Off Air with Jane & Fi
The Times
Jane Garvey and Fi Glover keep the mics on, grab a cuppa and say what they really think - unencumbered and off air.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: @janeandfiFollow Off Air with Jane & Fi wherever you get your podcasts, or join us 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Jan 17, 2024 • 40min
Fantastic equipment, massive nipples
Jane is struggling to train a cat, Fi is unconvinced by slip-on shoes, and some tortoises somewhere are having very loud sex.They're joined by author and historian Bettany Hughes to talk about her latest book "The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World".Plus, all this week on their Times Radio show, Jane and Fi will focus on pornography and the impact it has. If you want to follow along with this conversation, make sure you're tuning into Times Radio every day this week at 4:20pm.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 2024 • 53min
The Ponder On That think tank (with Alan Cumming)
Jane and Fi have been sent some cheese - the King's choice of cheese, which of course gets them on to more royal chat... they also manage to cover Vera, male pets and loud restaurants. Actor and comedian Alan Cumming chats to Fi about his one man show 'Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age'. Tickets are available now. Plus, all this week on their Times Radio show, Jane and Fi will focus on pornography and the impact it has. If you want to follow along with this conversation, make sure you're tuning into Times Radio every day this week at 4:20pm. 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 SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 15, 2024 • 52min
Winner of an apple and pear jockstrap
It's a Monday and Fi reckons Jane isn't in the best mood but they're persevering! They chat Annie Nightingale, Jane's cooking and jockstraps. Plus, all this week on their Times Radio show, Jane and Fi will focus on pornography and the impact it has. Kicking things off, they speak to the Children's Commissioner Rachel De Souza and Dr Fiona Vera-Gray, the deputy director of the Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit at London Metropolitan University. If you want to follow along with this conversation, make sure you're tuning into Times Radio every day this week at 4:20pm. 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! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Eve Salusbury Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 2024 • 38min
Trimmings are for life, not just for Christmas
Fi is gazing into the middle distance, while Jane reminisces over her long lost German homestay. Award-winning children's writers Nadia Shireen and Frank Cottrell-Boyce join Jane and Fi to talk about their new podcast 'The Island of Brilliant'.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 2024 • 44min
WARNING: Danger of sarong
Jane's got to get back to watch Vera but before that they discuss 'wacky baccy', breakfast tables and moon landings. Plus, musician turned author Daniel Rachel chats to Jane about his book 'Too Much Too Young: The 2 Tone Records Story'. 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 information.

Jan 9, 2024 • 42min
Was it an absolutely fantastic fish cake? (with Simon Mayo)
There's illness in the studio so Jane and Fi are keen to escape it but, before that, they discuss the Queen's podcast, HRT dreams and porn. Plus, Fi speaks to broadcast legend Simon Mayo about his latest novel 'Tick Tock'. 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! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 8, 2024 • 45min
Britney Spears in the US presidential race
Fi's episode of The Weakest Link has finally landed - were you watching? Fear not, they're about to discuss it as well as Simon Le Bon, Puy lentils and naked ghosts. Plus, Jane speaks to film-maker Dan Reed about his new Channel 4 documentary 'I Am Andrew Tate'. 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 information.

Jan 4, 2024 • 39min
Go off on one of your crazies (with Sarah Alexander)
It's the last episode of the first week back! Hooray! Jane accuses Fi of being unusually enthusiastic about leaving her but before that they chat about Mark from Champagne, lamb casseroles and firing the man gun. Plus, actress Sarah Alexander joins to discuss her role in Steven Moffat's play 'The Unfriend'. 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! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Kate Lee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 3, 2024 • 41min
I can't imagine a worse place to make love
Welcome to the second Off Air of 2024: we haven't made any changes, it's the same you-know-what. In fact, we return to the ma'am issue, talk premium bonds, and reflect on the Prince Harry of the raven world. You'll be pleased to know that Jane has only had two chocolates today, and only one of them was alcohol filled. Plus, author Ysenda Maxtone Graham talks all things women's history - including her book 'Jobs for the Girls: How We Set Out to Work in the Typewriter Age'. 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: Megan McElroy Times Radio Producer: Eve Salusbury Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 2, 2024 • 47min
Lady Jane Ma'am-a-lot (with Jake Humphrey)
Aaand we're back! Jane and Fi are reunited and chat Christmas TV, the Queen of Denmark and fantasy lives. And they're joined by a noise in the studio... is it the wind? Is it the groan of the door? No, it's their stomachs. We can only apologise... Plus, broadcaster Jake Humphrey is here to discuss high performance and his new book 'How to Change Your Life'. 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: Kate Lee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


