

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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Jun 6, 2023 • 43min
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.radioAssistant Producers: Catherine FusilloTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 5, 2023 • 50min
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.radioAssistant Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 1, 2023 • 52min
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.

May 31, 2023 • 50min
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: janeandfi@times.radio Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 2023 • 49min
I don't believe in jet-lag (with Sir David Omand)
Jane has just about recovered from jet-lag after her trip to Glasgow a month ago. So much so that she considered a trip to B&Q this bank holiday Monday. She's joined by another Jane, Jane Mulkerrins, to talk about poetry, pinafores and penises. Professor Sir David Omand is today's big interview, he talks about his book 'How to Survive a Crisis'. 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.

May 29, 2023 • 42min
A vigorous seesaw manoeuvre
Jane and Fi are busy sunning themselves this bank holiday Monday but they took the time to record an email special. From Joe and the Juice to over-plucked eyebrows and inappropriate itching on public transport...there's much to cover!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: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 2023 • 48min
The cheese calls to you (with Alvin Hall)
Buckle up for an extra existential episode, because Jane and Fi are asking if life would be easier as a sherbet fountain? Or maybe a two-fingered sloth in a zoo? What about a young cat having a wee in the middle of a mattress in the spare room? They're joined by Alvin Hall to talk about his book 'Driving the Green Book'. 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.

May 24, 2023 • 50min
Maybe they were just drunk (with Gary Kemp)
Is a tabard a housecoat? Is a housecoat a tabard? And what's a dressing gown? Jane and Fi are asking the big questions in today's podcast. They're joined by popstar Gary Kemp, to talk about the Rockonteurs podcast's first live recording as part of The Podcast Show 2023 on 25th May.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.

May 23, 2023 • 40min
What kind of tog is your summer dressing gown? (With Jo Nesbø)
Jane and Fi grapple with the difference between a house coat and a dressing gown and Jane shares the savage lessons she learnt from the time she stroked a bee...Plus, they’re joined by Norwegian crime writer Jo Nesbø to discuss the latest instalment of his Harry Hole detective series as well as anxiety induced dreams involving an old football coach.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.

May 22, 2023 • 46min
Another day, another buttock (with Stephen Mangan)
Jane and Fi have swapped chairs for today's episode and it's causing chaos. They attempt some serious questions about flatulence when they're joined by actor Stephen Mangan, to talk about his new children's book 'The Unlikely Rise of Harry Sponge'.They also discuss losing parents at a young age, playing Postman Pat and whether Stephen would ever do a superhero movie.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.


