Off Air with Jane & Fi

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 seeks to amplify the cultural renaissance happening around the continent.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow our Instagram! @JaneandFiAssistant Producer: Khadijah HasanTimes Radio Producer: Kate Lee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow our Instagram! @JaneandFiAssistant Producer: Khadijah HasanTimes Radio Producer: Kate Lee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.radioFollow our instagram! @JaneandFiAssistant Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.radioFollow our instagram! @JaneandFiAssistant Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! @JaneandFi Assistant Producer: Eve Salusbury Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! @JaneandFiAssistant Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.radioAssistant Producers: Catherine FusilloTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.radioAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.