

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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Feb 6, 2023 • 39min
Like something out of a Victoria Wood sketch
Jane and Fi talk ready-made home-made dinners, 50th birthday parties, and the juxtaposition of urban virility. They're also joined by CNN's chief international anchor, Christiane Amanpour. 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 Podcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 2, 2023 • 40min
I've never been able to look at a pigeon the same way again
Jane and Fi have been at the Destinations Show at Kensington Olympia to explore all things travel.The film-maker and travel writer Ash Bhardwaj discusses his recent 8,500 km overland trip from the top of Norway to Romania, at a time of increased tensions between Russia and the West.Also they talk pet food and the theme tune dance challenge.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: Sameer MeraliTimes Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 1, 2023 • 34min
A "fly by the seat of your pants-er" - with Jojo Moyes
Award-winning author Jojo Moyes joins Jane and Fi to discuss her new book Someone Else's Shoes.Also they consider what job they'd have done in Victorian times and endometriosis pain.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: Sameer MeraliTimes Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 2023 • 41min
Women shouting angrily - with Sarah Polley
Director Sarah Polley joins Jane and Fi to discuss societal victim blaming, Oscars snubs and her new film ‘Women Talking’.Also top water cooler moments and the daffodil debacle continues…'Women Talking' out in select cinemas from the 10th of February and UK wide from the 17th.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 CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 2023 • 35min
Problematic Uteri
Jane and Fi are joined by Lauren Fleshman, the celebrated American distance runner and author of Good For A Girl My Life Running In A Man's World.Also they discuss the delights of the hotel breakfast buffet and an appeal to get themselves invited onto a men-only Whatsapp group.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: Sameer MeraliTimes Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 2023 • 40min
The ski lifts beckon, darling
Jane and Fi are joined by 'Diva Divorce Lawyer' Ayesha Vardag on her strict dress codes and high profile clients.Also, the news you've all been waiting for: what did Jane think of Othello?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: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 2023 • 32min
It's what Shakespeare would have wanted...
Jane and Fi are joined by Paulette Hamilton, the first black woman to become an MP in Birmingham. Also - how did Fi's kittens get their names? Will Jane enjoy a modern take on Shakespeare's Othello? And what are 'Wendy bits'!? If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Times Radio Producer: Kate Lee Podcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 2023 • 39min
Everyone’s grandma should be their number one fan
Jane and Fi discuss the homelessness crisis and systemic failure as well as why your Grandma should always be your best cheerleader with journalist Daniel Lavelle.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 CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 2023 • 40min
My perplexometer is off the charts - with Amanda Owen
Jane and Fi chat £58 sheep, giving birth in the living room and the challenges of modern farming with Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen. 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 Podcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 19, 2023 • 36min
I love a Tuesday - with Alex Edelman
Jane and Fi chat flexitarians, maternity leave and what is the best day to go to the theatre….They're also joined by American comedian Alex Edelman on his latest show ‘Just For Us’.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: Erin CarneyTimes Radio Producer: Kate LeePodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


