Off Air with Jane & Fi
Two friends, too many opinions. Get an unfiltered look at the ups and downs of life with Jane Garvey and Fi Glover, the kind of conversations that only happen Off Air. The show airs on Times Radio and is available as a podcast.
Episodes
We don't date well (with Elizabeth Strout)
Fi's trying to unpick an anxiety dream, and it's brought about some revelations... Jane and Fi also cover the thud of a chest freezer, the second Dalston, brain surgery vs. disk jockeying, the miracle of Peckham, carrying a farmer... "and a 1km run!" Plus, they speak to bestselling author Elizabeth Strout about her new novel 'The Things We Never Say'. You can buy tickets for Fringe by the Sea: h
Salvaging a marriage via the gut microbiome (with Leila Farzad)
Before we can fully begin today's episode, we have to check in with Fi's menagerie... After that, Jane and Fi cover exam anxiety, being livid in shapewear, not recognising yourself at a children's party, and polygamy gone rogue. Plus, corruption could be rife on the office floor... They also speak to actor Leila Farzad about starring in the holiday-from-hell drama 'Two Weeks in August' and her ne
More than a handful is a waste (with Minette Batters)
There's a new theme song in today's pod – we're not entirely sure it'll catch on, but we hope you enjoy it... After that, Jane and Fi cover deck chair trouble, the annoying nature of voice notes, the power of beetroot, and why Fi thinks her cat has joined the manosphere.Plus, they speak to former National Farmers Union president Minette Batters about her provocative political memoir 'Harvest'.You
OFF AIR... EXTRA (with Planet Hope)
Welcome to a Friday special! This week's bonus episode features an interview with Tom Whipple, science writer for The Times and the host of Planet Hope - a podcast series brought to you in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. He told us about his experience interviewing BAFTA and Emmy-winning wildlife filmmaker, Bertie Gregory for World Environment Day. You can listen t
I don't know what drugs you're on today... (with Maggie O'Farrell)
In today's pod, Jane and Fi dive into the strange world of secret donors, invading people's dreams, and the tragic tale of Ronnie the dead rodent. Plus, they speak to bestselling author, Maggie O'Farrell about her latest novel, Land, and what the Oscars red carpet is actually like. You can buy tickets for Fringe by the Sea: https://www.fringebythesea.com/off-air-with-jane-fi-and-special-guest-ja
He's not our big daddy (with Joanna Cannon)
Welcome to our audio bath of Cream-Cake Garvey and Quilt-Making Glover discussing why Jane was left in charge of driving a mini bus of colleagues, willing for a shilling schemes and fish-cake defrosting etiquette. Plus, they speak to psychiatrist turned author, Joanna Cannon, about her latest novel, 'An Unlikely Visitor'. You can buy tickets for Fringe by the Sea: https://www.fringebythesea.com
Eat your prawns in moderation (with John Barnes)
In today's pod, Jane and Fi offer a warm welcome to the London drizzle, but the Tube strike is another matter. They also talk about Fi's accidental eavesdropping and get a bit philosophical about life without headphones. Plus, they speak to former England footballer and Liverpool legend John Barnes about the upcoming World Cup. You can buy tickets for Fringe by the Sea: https://www.fringebythese
It's hard for my emotions to be contacted by my brain...
Welcome back from the weekend! Jane's been buffing up her garden with a new gadget, while Fi’s been busy pondering why cat-walking hasn't taken off yet. You can buy tickets for Fringe by the Sea: https://www.fringebythesea.com/off-air-with-jane-fi-and-special-guest-jan-ravens/Our next book club pick will be a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri. You can
Eyes meeting across a dark room, at Finding Nemo
Do you have a plug for a miniature donkey? Please get in touch. Jane and Fi are off for the afternoon, so they’re feeling liberated. They chat barely-there pavements, Noel Edmonds’ farm, fox hay fever, spending sprees, and permission for raspberry trousers. There's no guest today because... there isn't. You can buy tickets for Fringe by the Sea: https://www.fringebythesea.com/off-air-with-jane-f
Ripping my shirt off in M&S just for a thrill (Andrew Lownie)
The heat is getting to Jane and Fi and they're getting themselves into a right muddle with bra sizing. They also cover rugged terrain on the King's Road, diaper parties, the charms of Worcester, spooky parking talents, and extravagant wedding outfits. They're also joined by royal biographer Andrew Lownie to discuss the paperback of his book 'Entitled'. You can buy tickets for Fringe
Tiny woman, tiny gnome statue (with Gisèle Pelicot)
Jane and Fi ponder why men love such big statues of themselves, just how much more red North London can get, and why Michael Gove just doesn't remember them (sad face).They're also joined by Gisèle Pelicot, who speaks about her memoir 'A Hymn to Life'Our next book club pick will be a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri. You can check out our YouTube chan
OFF AIR... EXTRA
Welcome to a Friday special! This week’s bonus episode features an interview with Pastor Wilson, a leader of the Christian nationalist movement who recently led prayers at the Pentagon. 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! @janeandfiTimes Radio Producer: Hannah QuinnPodcast Produce
Bank holiday means sun-drenched Tummy Time
If you were at university or school with Jane and Fi, come forth! We want to hear all about it.Jane’s sourced her emergency shorts, which can only mean one thing: there’s a heatwave coming. Jane and Fi chat God’s plan, the miracle of Peckham, sturdy bras, the side effects of Viagra, troublesome house rabbits, and splashback tiles. Plus, former alt-right political commentator and YouTuber Lauren S
Menopausal rage against the smart speaker machine
Welcome one and all! If you hear any bleeps in today's episode - don't be alarmed! It's just Jane. Jane and Fi chat avoiding car parks, compliment etiquette, and Fi being a little teapot. Plus, Nikki Doucet, CEO of the Women's Super League reflects on how far women's football has come and the 2025/26 season. Our next book club pick will be a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladie
Phwoar, Peter the Great? I should say so! (with Philippa Perry)
Welcome to Tuesday's episode of the podcast - it's been carefully considered at every level. Jane and Fi also thoughtfully consider garden gnomes, domesticated foxes, goose chases, and royal wig swaps. Plus, psychotherapist and writer Philippa Perry discusses her new book ‘Shrink Solves Murder’. Recommendations in today's podcast: 'The Things We Never Say' by Elizabeth Strout and the TV show Ama
Not the return of the winter vagina
It's Monday! Head over to the YouTube to see Jane's fresh restrained-plum pedi and Fi's wardrobe malfunction: www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFi/featured We hope you had a lovely weekend and didn't spend too much time in hard trousers... Jane and Fi cover Churchill on a light jog, brutalist barbers, and body shaming houses. Our next book club pick will be a collection of short stories! 'Inter
Moving seamlessly on to hip replacements (with Michael Ball)
There are some public service announcements to kick off today’s podcast, so make sure your ears are pricked! Jane and Fi also cover young George Clooney, appearance discourse, period ads, more tummy time (unfortunately), and, of course, saucepan lids. Plus, performer Michael Ball discusses his upcoming album 'Glow'. Recommendations in today's podcast: Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout and He
The Michael Ball boobage antenna (with Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer)
It's hot in the studio today - Jane's stuck in a tuna rut, and Fi is stuck on the difference between beans and soup. Please bear with us. Jane and Fi also chat saucepan lid storage, multi-generational living, sun lounger kerfuffles, and driving instructors. Plus, presenters and property experts Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer discuss the new series of 'Location, Location, Location'. Our next
Noah Wyle for prime minister?
Welcome to Tuesday - and to the podcast, if you are a decent man or a kind woman! Jane and Fi tackle some biggies today: Simon Cowell in a cot, oboe-face mishaps, casually dated photographs, hard trousers, kitchen storage, and standard premium train travel. Plus, writer and academic Katriona O'Sullivan discusses her new book 'Hungry'. Our next book club pick will be a collection of short sto
A bit of civil war hanky-panky when we get home
It's Monday! That means you can see Jane drop all of her emails on the floor over on the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFWe hope you had a lovely weekend - whether you were jousting, posting on OnlyFans, or getting up to no good in Fi’s front garden, we trust it was great! Jane and Fi cover fried bread, plans for Hastings, ageing, and identifying the middle class by the
The more we talk the less we know (with Peter Hanington)
Ahoy there! Jane and Fi discuss tampon multipacks (what will they think of next!), the long forgotten glamourous appeal of Castoral GTX and why on earth Jane has been allowed to steer a ship on the high seas. Plus, author Peter Hanington joins us to talk about his latest book 'The Darkest Tide'. Our next book club pick will be a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa
Avert your eyes, it's Tummy Time (with Abigail Disney)
We bet you pressed play on today's podcast praying we would talk about Dallas, didn't you? Well, you're in luck. Jane and Fi chat Dallas, Drake tribute acts, ageing gracefully, drinking before flights, and relaxing in jeans. There is a huge accent warning today. Please proceed with caution. Plus, Abigail Disney, film producer and granddaughter of Roy O. Disney, discusses her documentary ‘The Ame
He didn't realise he was talking to a gobsh*te! (with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall)
Jane and Fi are reunited after the bank holiday, and they've concluded it was a bit hot! We hope you had a good one... Jane and Fi cover losing confidence in driving as you age, whether we’ve gone too far with the number of condiments available today, how cute really chunky babies are, and the pleasure of lending libraries. Plus, cook and writer Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall discusses his new coo
OFF AIR... EXTRA
Welcome to a Friday special! This week’s bonus episode features fragrance journalist Suzy Nightingale, who got in touch after Fi noticed scents on the Tube were getting stronger. With her superb knowledge, Suzy unlocks the world of fragrance for Jane and Fi... Suzy Nightingale co-hosts the On The Scent podcast and writes for On The Scent magazine. There's no episode on Monday as Jane and Fi are
My best years are ahead of me, with Ken (with Liz Earle)
Jane and Fi have come from a high-powered morning of meetings! Can you feel the cogs whizzing?! No? They must’ve jammed... Jane and Fi cover breaded dippers, dog menstruation, post-work waistbands, and profanities. This episode does feature one use of extreme language. Proceed with caution. Plus, beauty guru Liz Earle discusses her new book 'How to Age' and her move into biohacking. Our next bo
Hopefully that John Lewis multipack will see me out...
Fi’s brought a frittata in and Jane’s fishcakes haven’t cut the mustard. We hope you’re enjoying a balanced meal wherever you are… Jane and Fi also cover hospital flowers, the randomness of bank holidays, and the sexual antics of the muntjac. Plus, writer Claire Lynch discusses her prize-winning book 'A Family Matter', about lesbian mothers who lost custody of their children during divorce cases
There was no Clearblue back in the caves (with Julian Clary)
Jane’s got big news from her Pilates class, so keep an ear out for that... They also cover estate agent lingo, including north-south-facing houses, rogue bus driving experiences, rare-verging on impossible-photographs of Neanderthals, and the trouble with having a very strong sense of smell. Plus, comedian and actor Julian Clary discusses performing at the Henley Festival. You can check out o
Saucy dirigibles is the spin-off I didn't see coming...
It’s Monday, which means you can actually see all the wry looks that accompany the chat... You can watch this episode on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFiIn today’s “intelligent but daft” episode, Jane and Fi cover the power of small talk, inflatable penises making their way to Liverpool, trad wives in Bromley, Jane’s feet on OnlyFans, support hose, and time travel, obvs.
OFF AIR... EXTRA
Welcome to a Friday special! This week’s bonus episode features an interview with Dr. Nicola Fox, head of science at NASA. Dr. Fox watched the moon landing as a baby, and 57 years later, she was one of the NASA chiefs who gave the ‘go’ command for the countdown to the Artemis II launch. We first interviewed Dr. Fox back in 2023, when she stepped into her role as NASA’s head of science. If you wa
Absolutely rocking some sock suspenders (with Jeremy Vine)
We've got some cockle-warmers in today's episode... Jane and Fi chat about runaway buses, disco-techs, unsettled trousers, charity shop donations, invasions of rocks, and the dramatisation of Off Air... Plus, broadcaster Jeremy Vine discusses his latest book 'Turn the Dial for Death'. You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFi Our new playlist 'Coil
Cotswolds Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Welcome back to the podcast, where the motto of the day is: “It’s not bitching, it’s high comedy.” Jane and Fi cover the rise of fidgeting, unbelievably engaging gut biomes, suspicious youths, competence porn, jigsaw frustration, and the Škoda fraternity. Plus, journalist and author Natalie Livingstone discusses her latest book 'The Nuremberg Women'. You can check out our YouTube channel here:
Modesty held together with a brooch and a prayer... (with Sarah Vaughan)
It’s Tuesday and we’re all here, but Jane’s not entirely sure how she’s getting home. She can worry about that later... Jane and Fi tackle the big questions today: Was Ambridge a Roman settlement? Does the broadcasting industry have a disproportionate number of Brians? What did people do before buttons? And are hedgehogs creepy? Plus, writer and journalist Sarah Vaughan discusses her latest book
Nothing the youths enjoy more than a middle-aged woman caked in mud
It’s Monday, which means you can see Jane’s clean shirt before she pours ketchup all over herself… You can watch this episode on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFi In today’s episode, Jane and Fi address lady cars, mega-wealth, the buttocks of Samuel Pepys, gluten-free wafers, lattes that make you fart, and the different ways to make sure you've got all 1000 pieces of your
OFF AIR... EXTRA
Welcome to a Friday special! This week’s bonus episode features a positive news story. We covered this on the live Times Radio show earlier this week and wanted to bring it to the Off Air community... Scientists have made major technological advances, revealing how mutations in a tiny non-coding gene cause multiple neurodevelopmental disorders. Fi spoke to Prof. Nicky Whiffin, who leads the Com
Asking quite a lot of a camisole strap
Happy Thursday! The adventures of Fi's specs continue - in fact, they're now an active member of the St Bride's congregation. After that, Jane and Fi chat chopper bikes, rebellious school photos, Bruno Brookes' real name, fox droppings, and zooming around Lisbon airport astride a Trunki. Plus, Professor Baroness (Kathy) Willis on her National Trust Octavia Hill Lecture, covering how nature makes
Do we know if the Bible references the Cavapoo? (with Joanna Scanlan)
We kick off today’s episode with some broadcast history - you lucky things. Once they’ve exited memory lane, Jane and Fi cover concrete school desserts, Nevil Shute Road, no-good chocolate Cavapoos, and the abnormal temperature of Jane’s cellar.Plus, actress Joanna Scanlan discusses voicing the audiobook 'Mercy' and her new Channel 5 thriller 'Missed Call'.You can check out our YouTube channel her
Cruder than Malcolm the Phallic Cactus (with Tom Bradby)
Everyone knows this podcast is sandwiched between smart thinking and spirituality… With that in mind, Jane and Fi discuss the purpose of pinking shears, Ouija boards, being overly sensitive on a Wednesday, Trump’s stupidity, and phallic cacti, obvs…Plus, broadcaster and novelist Tom Bradby discusses his new book 'Red Scorpion'.You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@Of
Eyes peeled for Westfield Lunar
Jane and Fi are reunited after their week off and are full of the joys of spring! They discuss what goes on on the other side of the moon, Freida McFadden’s identity, disappointing Mary Berry, and good comfort reads.Some of their recommendations from today’s episode include Maeve Binchy’s books, A Far-Flung Life by M.L. Stedman, A Family Matter by Claire Lynch, London Falling by Patrick Radden Kee
Book Club - A Town Like Alice
We've made it to our eleventh book club edition! We've been inundated with emails for this one, so thank you so much for your engagement. There have been mixed thoughts about Nevil Shute's proper yarn, 'A Town Like Alice'... Plus, the fab Laura Hackett, deputy literary editor and fiction editor across both The Sunday Times and The Times, joins to share her thoughts and bring a touch of class (and
The nation's bits were put through a frightful ordeal! (with William Boyd)
We welcome you to Maundy Thursday. In the penultimate episode before Jane and Fi go off for a week, they learn that their influence knows no bounds in Purley Way! They also chat Winchester vs Basingstoke rivalries, cat-arse dispensers, erotic Ottolenghi recipes, why you should never turn to a bottle of Malibu… and a visit from the Easter Bunny.Plus, best-selling author William Boyd discusses the p
Ill at ease at a Club 18-30 foam party (with Stig Abell)
Have you ever successfully taken the smell out of wool? Then this is the podcast for you! Jane and Fi chat Club 18–30, second-hand bed linen, extremely experimental theatre, and what happens when your fingertips fade. Plus, Times Radio presenter and crime-author Stig Abell discusses his latest book ‘A Twist in the River’. You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@Off
Heartache? Have you tried tuna and Prosecco? (with Jon Batiste)
Fi joins today’s episode with a berry medley; do excuse her and her tart fruits. There are also some parish notices, discussion about the joys of parish notices, thoughts on robot carers, stacks of tuna, and Ryan Gosling’s hair in space.Plus, Oscar- and Grammy-winning musician Jon Batiste discusses his upcoming KOKO London shows.You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@
Keeping it real in the Brownies
It's Monday, which means the fire is lit and Jane and Fi are providing all the facial expressions... You can watch this episode on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFiJane and Fi tackle some heavy topics today: the lost art of team-building exercises, why professional scaffolders are preferable to amateur ones, how drunken tattoos led to Brexit, and why problems arise when an
OFF AIR... EXTRA
Welcome to a Friday special! This week’s bonus episode features an interview with Jane Coates, the mother of Lucy Harrison, who was fatally shot in the chest by her father in his home in Texas.A grand jury in the US determined there was insufficient evidence to charge anyone in connection with Lucy's death. Here in the UK, a coroner has since reached a very different conclusion, ruling that Lucy w
All the hallmarks of a Costco customer
It’s the day of the Christmas party, and there’s excitement in the air! Can you hear the distant snap of a Christmas cracker? No, us neither… Jane and Fi chat building a holiday around Harold Wilson’s bungalow, who would play them in their biopics, Austrian sewer tours, and misleading Tube stops.Plus, writer and producer Catherine Carr discusses her book Who’s the Favourite?Our new playlist 'Coile
Nancy's poo was 'ere (with Thangam Debbonaire)
Jane’s off for the day, so Fi’s being propped up by Eve… They discuss memorial benches, a new career path for Brett from Suede, relationships with celebrities, and what goes on in the Isles of Scilly.Plus, Thangam Debbonaire shares the shortlist for the Women’s Prize for Non-fiction.Our new playlist 'Coiled Spring' is up and running: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tmoCpbp42ae7R1UY8ofzaOur next
It's ALL about Disco Dollies, Romford (with David Szalay)
Your travel correspondents, Jane and Fi, bring you this edition of the podcast. They’ve ridden the trains to work - they're just like us! They ask: is kitchen towel actually relevant? Do companies hear you when they put you on hold? Will moving pavements ever become a thing? 'What have you got for lunch?'Plus, author David Szalay discusses his book Flesh, winner of the Booker Prize.Our new playlis
Trapped inside a washing machine full of digestive biscuits and regret
Jane and Fi are back in front of the fire, which can only mean one thing... You can watch this episode on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFiThey assume the alter egos, FGTikkyTokky and JGTikkyTokky, and discuss the manosphere, the Isles of Scilly, memorial benches, note pocketing, gay icon status, and Peaky Blinders.Our new playlist 'Coiled Spring' is up and running: https:/
OFF AIR... EXTRA
Welcome to a Friday special! This week’s bonus episode features a deep dive into the 'Big Tech’s Little Victims' campaign. Jane and Fi spoke to the headteacher of a school that used four fake 13-year-old profiles to look at exactly how social media algorithms can hijack a childhood. If you were affected by any of the issues discussed please email feedback@times.radio and we will get back to you w
Let's hear it for the dormice (with Pam Ayres)
Is there a support group for kitchen roll addicts? Why hasn't Fi ventured to Germany? And do the alpha-males of the manosphere carry sanitary products in their man-bags? Jane and Fi ponder life's biggest questions in today's episode. Plus, Jane speaks to author and poet, Pam Ayres, about her new children's book 'Dandy the Dormouse'. Check out our YouTube channel here: www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJ
Asleep most of the time, or drunk.
This edition is one for all you sailors - ahoy! Jane and Fi chat ships and fruity cruises, lemon curd, memorial benches, and charismatic famous people. Plus, Fi speaks to Rosie Maguire, Policy and Programmes Manager at the Centre for Thriving Places, and Clare Bracey, Director of Policy, Campaigns & Communications at Become, about what happens when private companies operate our care serv
A little bit backed up (with Dr. Sian Williams)
Jane and Fi are back together and taking a trip down memory lane - hair bobbles, sun cream, puberty, and embarrassing photos that, thankfully, they’re willing to show to the team... They also discuss unwanted surprises, celebrity sightings, the manosphere, hair adornments, and meddling with the thermometer. Plus, Dr Sian Williams, presenter and chartered counselling psychologist, discusses her ne
OFF AIR... EXTRA
Welcome to a Friday special! This week’s bonus episode features an interview with translators Natasha Lehrer and Ruth Diver, who collaborated on the translation of Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir 'A Hymn to Life'. They discuss the process with Jane and the significance of the book.If you were affected by any of the issues discussed please email feedback@times.radio and we will get back to you with resourc
A wooden seat for a golden hind
Welcome! On the agenda today is being a maverick in the bedroom - no, not like that - we're talking bed sheets, as well as having more loo roll than you let on, the definition of camp, teaching nose-blowing, and style mistakes that are 'making you look older'. Plus, Fi chats to Peter Hammond and Ash Smith, the real campaigners portrayed in Channel 4's Dirty Business. There's no podcast on Mond
Did Jesus come back for THIS? (with Eric Schlosser)
Happy Hump Day! Jane and Fi have some parental advice to impart that they personally have never - and will never - take. Ears pricked, please! They also cover the Golden Hinde, elongated family stays, solace in the laundry room, and the state of women's healthcare.Plus, journalist Eric Schlosser discusses the 25th anniversary of his exposé ‘Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal’
A complete PR win for Ikea (with Katya Adler)
Jane and Fi have gone beyond broadcasters - they’re now influencers. They have a new air about them… (and that air is green tea and bergamot-scented). They also chat steamed glasses, soirée small talk, giving up smoking, Punch the monkey - and we probably owe a bit of an apology to The Observer... Plus, BBC Europe editor Katya Adler discusses her new documentary Europe on the Edge. Check out our
Unashamed fan of the apple-catcher pant
It's our first official visualised podcast episode, so if you're listening to this, why not head over to our YouTube channel and watch it too? Jane and Fi are filled with excitement — the joys of spring and... snot. (It's all glamour over here!) In between the nose-blowing, they ask: Do people still care about VPLs? What is Victor's secret? Is Frank the cat really a cat? Plus, there are apologies
OFF AIR... EXTRA
Welcome to a Friday special! This week's bonus episode features an interview with Helen Rumbelow, a features writer for The Times. She spoke to Jane about her fantastic, if unsettling, piece from last week regarding the links between the worlds of Jeffrey Epstein, Gisèle Pelicot, and pornography. You can read Helen’s full article, "Epstein, Pelicot and the toxic culture of 'teen' porn," here: http
Is ANYBODY in this country listening?! (with Georgie Wileman)
Fi joins Jane from a top-secret bunker today, with a surprise appearance from Nancy (the greyhound). They contemplate exactly what they would ask the "Great Orange Blimp" if given the chance. Plus, Fi speaks to BAFTA-winning filmmaker Georgie Wileman about her powerful short film, This is Endometriosis. Our next book club pick is 'A Town Like Alice' by Nevil Shute. Our most asked about book is
I find watermelons unwieldy beasts...
King and Queen Tut return today to discuss the big philosophical questions: banning flavoured hot cross buns, diplomatic slappers, and misleadingly dirty lyrics. Plus, Jane speaks to Labour MP Naz Shah about her memoir, Honoured. Our next book club pick is 'A Town Like Alice' by Nevil Shute. Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton. You can listen to our 'I'm in
She-Wees and Duchy Urinals (with Nancy Birtwhistle)
A miscommunication in today's episode results in a gassy greyhound being confused for one of the nation's bestselling authors. Meanwhile, Jane and Fi brainstorm their own future chart-topper... a manual dedicated entirely to decision making. Plus, Fi speaks to author and Bake Off winner, Nancy Birtwhistle, about her new book 'Clean Magic'. Our next book club pick is 'A Town Like Alice' by Nevil
It's not cheap to get a cat an enema!
Jane and Fi offer some relief from the nerve shredding news agenda with Jane's shameful anecdotes of horse radish, a deep dive into Harry Styles’ high-waisted trousers, and the latest on Fi’s ever-changing "Free the Nipple" manifesto. Our next book club pick is 'A Town Like Alice' by Nevil Shute. Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton. You can listen to our 'I'm
OFF AIR... EXTRA
Welcome to a Friday special! This week's bonus episode features an interview with Rina Oh, an artist, a mother, and an Epstein survivor. She became involved with Epstein at age 21 when he offered to pay for her art tuition. Her story is complicated - like so many young women who were in his orbit - and she shares it with Fi…If you were affected by any of the issues discussed please email feedback@
Formidable in the front, petite in the back (with Ian Russell)
It’s Thursday - the day before a very special day involving a Colin. Need we say more? Before we get to Colin, Jane and Fi cover cheerful train drivers, dobbing in your neighbours, disposing of deceased pets, and the fickle nature of muslin. There are also a few parish notices, including mention of a new playlist… Plus, Ian Russell, father of Molly Russell, discusses the upcoming documentary Moll
Ken Follett jigsaw and matching underwear? (with Elly Griffiths)
Welcome to this episode of intergenerational strife - Fi's off for the day, so Eve props Jane up. They chat pureed food, search history, the out-of-shape Olympics, children in restaurants and the fading art of the Tannoy. Plus, best selling novelist Elly Griffiths discusses her latest book ‘The Killing Time’. Our next book club pick is 'A Town Like Alice' by Nevil Shute.Our most asked about book
Freud will have a lot to say about this... (with Harriet Tyce)
What a day it is! And what a time to be alive in this wonderful city of London! The sun is shining and Jane's tube driver has got us all in the mood. Jane and Fi are back in more familiar surroundings to discuss all the important stuff - matching underwear, habitual idiocies, whether you should lock a bathroom door around loved ones, the power of the wet wipe, and the lacklustre nature of Shreddie
I never claimed to be consistent!
Jane and Fi are reunited, but they’re in new, cosier surroundings… They cover milk-bottle glasses, moving schools, Wuthering Heights, three-legged cats, children in restaurants, and who sat on the lesbians. Our next book club pick is 'A Town Like Alice' by Nevil Shute. Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton. You can listen to our 'I'm in the cupboard on Christm
'A rampant cropped-hair feminist' (with Felicity Spector)
It's the last podcast of the week and we're tumbling into Thursday... literally. It's Jane's last day flying semi-solo, holding down the fort, and battening down the hatches - she really does it all! Jane and Eve talk men in power, the best cinemas in the city, bilingualism, and life without a loaf.Plus, television producer and journalist Felicity Spector discusses her book ‘Bread and War’, ahead
I got a pocket, got a pocketful of Anusol (with Dame Maggie Aderin)
Jane has yet again come to work with a smile on her face (the office heating was on and the canteen was stocked with Cadbury’s Fruit and Nut). Fi’s still off, so Eve props Jane up - they chat Barbara Pym, aliens, bowling with piles, and book translations. Plus, space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock discusses her memoir 'Starchild'. Our next book club pick is 'A Town Like Alice' by Nevil Shu
Skipping revision for Crossroads and Corrie (with Stéphane Babonneau)
Fi’s still off, so Jane is holding down the fort, with some help from Eve ('fresh' from Berlin). There’s more discussion about revision, fear of failure, the eccentricities of Berlin, and Jane’s love of work (and Smash Hits). Plus, Jane speaks to Stéphane Babonneau, the lawyer to Gisèle Pelicot. Gisèle’s book is called 'A Hymn to Life: Shame Has to Change Sides'. Our next book club pick is 'A T
No one has the right to bore you!
Fi is on half term this week but fear not... school is still in session for Jane, who is joined by Robbie Millen, literary editor of The Times and The Sunday Times. Robbie graces us with his withering verdict on the new Wuthering Heights adaptation, baths in bedrooms and eavesdropping Alexas. Our next book club pick is 'A Town Like Alice' by Nevil Shute. Our most asked about book is called 'The L
OFF AIR... EXTRA
Welcome to a Friday special! This week's bonus episode features an interview with Julianne Miles MBE, chartered psychologist and co-founder of Career Returners. Her book 'Return Journey: How to get back to work and thrive after a career break' offers a psychology-led, step-by-step guide for any professional looking to get back to fulfilling work. If you want to contact the show to ask a ques
Stolen glances by the sensitive-gut kibble (with Jennie Godfrey)
It's Thursday and we're about to break up for half-term... Fi's off next week so Jane will be holding down - with some (minimal) help along the way. Before that happens, they chat about Dick Van Dyke, revision periods, CoolCats in a GoPro, and finding love in Asda. Plus, best-selling author Jennie Godfrey discusses her new novel T'he Barbecue at No. 9'. Our next book club pick is 'A Town Like A
Unstable but not unfriendly (with Zac Goldsmith)
This podcast is the living embodiment of managing your expectations - please keep them low… at all times. In today’s episode, Jane and Fi chat piles, the questionable nature of freestanding baths, the danger of paving stones, the similarities between CoolCat and Kim Jong Un, and estate agent jargon… Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Plus, Zac Goldsmith, sculptor and former Tory minister, discusses hi
Headbanging to The Three Humanities Degrees (with Lisa McGee)
We know you’ve all been on the edge of your seats (particularly if you’re anything like Shaun Evans), but fear not, Fi brings you an Anusol update… Plus, there’s discussion about Jane on the drums, lengths of meetings, fat and happy pets, and the diabolical nature of the sheet cake. Also, Lisa McGee, creator and writer of Derry Girls, discusses her new show ‘How to Get to Heaven from Belfast’.
Juliet Bravo and a tube of Canesten
Fi’s had a bumpy start to the morning in the form of a classic misplaced-phone palaver, but crisis averted… After that, Jane and Fi chat unsubtle Anusol product placement, the glis glis, confused supermarket chocolate, and latex-clad mother-in-laws. Our next book club pick is 'A Town Like Alice' by Nevil Shute. Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton. You can li
OFF AIR... EXTRA
Welcome to a Friday special! This week's bonus episode features an interview with Vicky Ward, an investigative journalist who has spent decades reporting on Jeffrey Epstein. Vicky wrote a profile of Epstein for Vanity Fair back in 2003. It was due to include allegations of abuse from Maria and Annie Farmer - who filed the earliest known complaints against him - but those allegations were later re
Opening jars in a quiet corner of Only Fans (with Michaela Strachan)
Jane and Fi's work outside the home is over for the week... They'll now be moving indoors... Before that, they chat nut balls, the downside to en-suites, carrot cake being the armpit of the cake world, and they demand justice for the bean burger. Plus, wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan discusses her upcoming tour 'Not Just A Wild Life'.Our next book club pick is 'A Town Like Alice' by Nevil Sh
A life of letting them dangle
This is an after-hours podcast episode…Welcome to the twilight zone… well, 4:12pm. Expect more butter-dish chat, non-traditional ratatouille, neutering your pets (and your ex), and there's an accent warning... Plus, Steve Crawshaw, journalist and former UK director at Human Rights Watch, joins us to discuss his book Prosecuting the Powerful: War Crimes and the Battle for Justice.Our next book clu
Fnarr fnarr at the silver screening... (with Emma B)
Jane and Fi are feeling nostalgic today and they’re reminiscing about simpler times: when the landline phone knew its place, the Mini Cooper stayed in its lane, and washing your hair and body was a straight forward with Matey... Plus, Virgin Radio’s Emma B discusses her new podcast 'I Can Run A Marathon'. Our next book club pick is 'A Town Like Alice' by Nevil Shute. Our most asked about b
