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Off Air with Jane & Fi

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:

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10:22

OFF AIR... EXTRA

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2025/09/26

Welcome back to another Friday special! This week's bonus episode features an interview with Nicholas Pearson, editor and friend to Hilary Mantel.It's been three years since the Wolf Hall author and two time Booker prize winner Hilary Mantel died.Now, her friends and colleagues are honouring her memory with a literary prize. The Hilary Mantel prize seeks to support unpublished writers, with the aim of offering mentoring and financial support. You can find out more here:https://hilarymantelprize.com

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54:46

The Twilight Years (with Tim Spector)

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2025/09/25

Down your tools and give this podcast your FULL ATTENTION! Jane and Fi chat real tennis, Bruce Forsyth's ghost, house husbands, and gravestones for pets. Plus, co-founder of ZOE and gut health guru Tim Spector discusses his new book 'Ferment'. We've announced our next book club pick! 'Just Kids' is by Patti Smith. You can listen to the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qIjhtS9sprg864IXC96he?si=uOzz4UYZRc2nFOP8FV_1jg&pi=BGoacntaS_uki.If you want to contact the show to ask a

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59:40

Mile-high moussaka

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2025/09/24

Jane and Fi are back together, but they've returned to some confusion about who’s who… Once they helpfully clear that up, they ponder minced-sheep airlines, the naming of naval ships, and the countdown to Christmas. Plus, they're joined by Joan Higginbotham, former NASA astronaut, as she reflects on her career and discusses the future of space. We've announced our next book club pick! 'Just Kids' is by Patti Smith. You can listen to the playlist here:

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19:33

OFF AIR...EXTRA (with Cancer Research UK)

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2025/09/19

In this special bonus episode brought to you by Cancer Research UK, Jane and Fi speak to Clara, who was diagnosed with blood cancer as a child. Clara tells us how her experiences in hospital inspired her to become a children's nurse. Get more information at:Cancer Research UK for Children&Young People:https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/children-and-young-people?utm_source=newsuk&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ccam2025Aboutcancer -children's

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39:35

Moving on from your beef-cheese (with Nigella Lawson)

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2025/09/18

Happy Thursday from the past... Jamal and Fi travel through time to bring you their musings on vacuum packed sausages, beef-cheese and Be-Ro flapjacks. Plus, Jane M chats to Nigella Lawson, queen of the kitchen, about her partnership with Tourism Australia and the best that Aussie food and wine has to offer. We've announced our next book club pick! 'Just Kids' is by Patti Smith. You can listen to the playlist here:

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45:59

A pant of safety (with Tiggy Walker)

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2025/09/17

BIG NEWS. Trump has landed and Jamal and Fi are getting a bit sidetracked... They also chat Bananarama, period pants, and over-sized bath robes. Plus, Tiggy Walker, wife of DJ Johnnie Walker, discusses caring for him before his death and her new book 'Both Sides Now'. We've announced our next book club pick! 'Just Kids' is by Patti Smith. You can listen to the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qIjhtS9sprg864IXC96he?si=uOzz4UYZRc2nFOP8FV_1jg&pi=BGoacntaS_uki. If you want

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56:11

Thinking about the Roman Empire every three minutes...

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2025/09/16

Calling all Davids! This one’s for you. Jane M and Fi dive into everything from beard-growing and cycling to hormones and being triggered in East London. Later, Roya Nikkhah, royal editor of The Sunday Times, speaks with best-selling author Ian McEwan about his new novel 'What We Can Know', set a hundred years in the future in a UK partially submerged by rising seas. We've announced our next book club pick! 'Just Kids' is by Patti Smith. You can listen to the playlist here:

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1:04:47

Exotic and Mundane (with Lady Hale)

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2025/09/15

Jane M keeps Jane Garvey's seat warm this week, but she only just made it in by the skin of her teeth. Fi also had a slightly treacherous journey in. Once they're both settled, they chat tuna-mushroom-soup casserole, driving on both sides, and nookie. Plus, Lady Hale, former President of the Supreme Court, discusses her new book 'With the Law on Our Side'. We've announced our next book club pick! 'Just Kids' is by Patti Smith. You can listen to the playlist here:

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57:56

On winking terms with the butcher (with Clare Balding)

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2025/09/11

Stories of jugged hare, absolute monarchs and applicator tampons have carried Jane and Fi to the end of another week at Times Towers.And they are joined by broadcaster, Clare Balding, to discuss her debut novel 'Pastures New'.We've announced our next book club pick! 'Just Kids' is by Patti Smith.You can listen to the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qIjhtS9sprg864IXC96he?si=uOzz4UYZRc2nFOP8FV_1jg&pi=BGoacntaS_uki.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved

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53:28

The great cattery in the sky (with Rick Astley)

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2025/09/10

Jane and Fi recount their visit to Downing Street last night and it sounds like the Champagne was well and truly flowing. Larry the cat was did not make an appearance, but Hugh Grant was there - not that Jane remembers. Plus, they speak to singer and songwriter, Rick Astley, about his 2026 UK and Ireland Tour. We've announced our next book club pick! 'Just Kids' is by Patti Smith. You can listen to the playlist here:

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1:00:06

Chunky and perfectly formed, like me (with Miriam...

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2025/09/09

The Mayoress of Liverpool (aka Jane) has denounced Fi for her attempt at a northern accent, and has further decreed that the next Deputy Leader of the Labour Party must actively keep ferrets. Thoughts? Plus, Fi speaks to Miriam Margolyes about her new book, 'The Little Book of Miriam'. We've announced our next book club pick! 'Just Kids' is by Patti Smith. You can listen to the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qIjhtS9sprg864IXC96he?si=uOzz4UYZRc2nFOP8FV_1jg&pi=BGoacntaS_uki

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48:35

Never confuse a gorge with a hole!

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2025/09/08

Should the teacher related to Cheddar Man become the King? Why did the Queen ride side saddle? And what wisdom will Jane and Fi dish out during their trip to Downing Street? Many questions are answered in today's email special. We've announced our next book club pick! 'Just Kids' is by Patti Smith. You can listen to the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qIjhtS9sprg864IXC96he?si=uOzz4UYZRc2nFOP8FV_1jg&pi=BGoacntaS_uki If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get

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1:04:12

The Whirligig We Carry (with Henry Marsh)

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2025/09/04

It’s Double Tash Thursday! Welcome! Jane picks her pope of the week (no prizes for guessing who), they also cover UFO sightings, riding side saddle, and not getting Charlie Chaplin. Haveagoodone. Plus, pioneering brain surgeon and writer Henry Marsh reflects on his career and discusses the new documentary about his life 'Confessions of a Brain Surgeon'.We've announced our next book club pick! 'Just Kids' is by Patti Smith.You can listen to the playlist here:

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1:06:50

Please God, don't act it out (with Nick Clegg)

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2025/09/03

Please bear with Jane - she's feeling rather 'liverish' after a raucous Tuesday night. There's more discussion of hot tuna, parking scams, and the true meaning of a Brucey Bonus... Plus, Nick Clegg - former deputy prime minister and former president of global affairs at Meta - discusses his new book 'How to Save the Internet: The Threat to Global Connection in the Age of AI and Political Conflict'. You can listen to the playlist here:

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1:00:37

Boosting bosoms from the comfort of your armchair

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2025/09/02

The sheltered housing for the more commercially viable is under construction, and we expect it to open its doors to Jane and Fi soon… While they wait, they discuss Gremlins, more funeral songs, brine ideas, and blancmange. Plus, novelist and historian Mary Chamberlain discusses her book 'Fenwomen', a fascinating insight into 20th-century rural life, 50 years on from its first publication. You can listen to the playlist here:

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50:20

Ladies of the night...

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2025/09/01

Pinch, punch, first day of the month! Jane and Fi muse over significant events associated with the 1st of September. They also discuss Julia Roberts’ voice, infused marmalades, storing feta, and the eternal question: Lego brick or cat sick? You can listen to the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qIjhtS9sprg864IXC96he?si=uOzz4UYZRc2nFOP8FV_1jg&pi=BGoacntaS_uki If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us:

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56:06

Top of the Popes (with James Fox)

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2025/08/28

Is anyone thinking about Johnny's sister? And what about Johnny's sister's husband?! Well, we are! Jane and Fi also think about dog DNA, cockneys, and AI unions.Plus, academic and writer James Fox joins us to discuss his book 'Craftland'. You can listen to the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qIjhtS9sprg864IXC96he?si=uOzz4UYZRc2nFOP8FV_1jg&pi=BGoacntaS_uki If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us:

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59:12

See You Next Thursday! (with Ray Mears)

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2025/08/27

If you've seen an appallingly large sea monster with frightening eyes and a seaweed-like mane, and it's not your husband - please get in touch! Jane and Fi also cover pearly kings and queens, Robert Dyas cards, and eclectic funeral playlists. Plus, woodsman, instructor, and broadcaster Ray Mears discusses his latest book 'Outdoor Tracking Handbook: How to Find Anything in the Wild'. You can listen to the playlist here:

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1:03:17

Headfirst into a bowl of unnecessary royal pasta

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2025/08/26

Happy Tuesday! Fi’s over summer, but it’s still hanging in there - a bit like us… Jane and Fi also get into bilingual pets, Guildford, and a cheese smuggling escapade. Plus, criminal barrister Alex McBride discusses the new upcoming series of 'The Jury: Murder Trial'.You can listen to the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qIjhtS9sprg864IXC96he?si=uOzz4UYZRc2nFOP8FV_1jg&pi=BGoacntaS_ukiIf you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then

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21:11

OFF AIR... EXTRA

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2025/08/22

Welcome back to another Friday special! This week's bonus episode features an interview with Rachel de Souza, the Children's Commissioner for England, speaking about how we can protect children online. 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! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Hannah QuinnPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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