

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.
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Jul 25, 2023 • 39min
Ladies' fluff (with Eddi Reader)
Jane and Fi are pondering why beavers have such good PR, whether they would consent to being micro-chipped and if Jane should put the heating on. They're also joined by singer-songwriter Eddi Reader about her new project, a stage version of Brokeback Mountain. Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfiIf 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: Tom Vigar and Melanie FormosaTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24, 2023 • 51min
To lick or not to lick?
Jane and Fi reflect on the highs (and licks) of Latitude Festival, and England's somewhat lack-lustre win over Haiti. And they are STILL talking Penny-farthing sightings. They are also joined by campaigner Daisy, who discusses her campaign to change the law to make children born of rape legally recognised as victims. If you are affected by any of the issues discussed on today's episode please contact feedback@times.radio and we will direct you to support services. 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: Angus Mitchell Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 2023 • 40min
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 HighfieldTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 2023 • 48min
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 information.

Jul 18, 2023 • 43min
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! @JaneandFiAssistant Producer: Elizabeth HighfieldTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 2023 • 46min
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 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: Matt Murphy Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 2023 • 46min
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! @JaneandFiAssistant Producer: Elizabeth HighfieldTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 2023 • 43min
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 Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 2023 • 39min
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! @JaneandFiAssistant Producer: Matt MurphyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 2023 • 50min
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 on Instagram! @JaneandFi Assistant Producer: Matt Murphy Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


