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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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14:46

OFF AIR... EXTRA

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2026/02/06

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 redacted. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then

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54:31

Opening jars in a quiet corner of Only Fans (with...

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2026/02/05

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 Shute.Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.You can listen to our 'I'm

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52:35

A life of letting them dangle

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2026/02/04

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 club pick is 'A Town Like Alice' by Nevil Shute.Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by

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59:10

Fnarr fnarr at the silver screening... (with Emma B)

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2026/02/03

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 book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton. You can listen to our 'I'm in the cupboard on Christmas'

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46:21

Really fruity stuff!

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2026/02/02

Happy Monday! Jane’s been putting her pipes to good use over the weekend, and she brings a flavour of it to this episode… aren’t you lucky? Jane and Fi also chat butter wars, claggy swallows, handwriting, and Le Creuset. Our next book club pick is 'A Town Like Alice' by Nevil Shute. The original music for The Greatest Showman is by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton. You can listen to our 'I'm in the cupboard on Christmas'

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1:02:33

Propelling a barge with Arnold Schwarzenegger and...

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2026/01/29

Forget his party, your party, Melania’s party - this is an Off Air party! Welcome… Jane and Fi cover the practicality of the negligee, funeral cruising, far-fetched Valentine’s Day promo, stamp prices, and Stacey Solomon’s pool. Plus, Solicitor General Ellie Reeves MP discusses the expansion of the Victims’ Right to Review scheme. 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

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56:56

Bamboozled by the three-hole teat

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2026/01/28

Normal programming resumes - Jane’s back, and there’s actually a guest. Jane and Fi discuss glove flirting, removing offspring from the phone plan, the resurgence of the butter dish, age-defining shopping, and whether there’s ever really a right time to don a fascinator. Plus, evolutionary biologist Dr. Ben Garrod discusses cloning his dog Jack. 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

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30:46

Falling down a Mark Carney thirst-trap rabbit hole

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2026/01/27

Jane’s still off, so it’s an Off Air Fi and Eve special... They’re ricocheting between knick-knacks for dickheads’ business ventures, enlightenment in Croydon, slinkies, stiff-guy yoga, and fanny gallops.No guest today due to technical issues so enjoy lots of chat.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 Christmas' playlist here:

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43:15

Massaging the old joints with a bit of Antony Beevor

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2026/01/26

Welcome to Monday! Jane is off today and tomorrow, so we’re bringing you a big book special today… Robbie Millen, literary editor of The Times and The Sunday Times, joins Fi to discuss his current book recommendations, being an intellectual snob, deliciously bitchy writing, why you should avoid poets, and Ed Balls doing the Gangnam Style dance. 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

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54:08

Big Mamma Garv unleashed on the streets (with Carol...

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2026/01/22

It’s a jam-packed Thursday: there are parish notices; an idea for a new podcast format steam-rolled by a book club announcement; a reflection on the lasting impact of the whoopee cushion; a call for respect for farts in yoga; and a moment of real self-indulgence... enjoy! Plus, Carol Vorderman reflects on her career and discusses the perks of mid-life. 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

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55:25

Missing the climax for fishcakes (with David Baddiel)

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2026/01/21

Happy hump day! Owners of France and Mytchett - or, as you know them, Jane and Fi - discuss Dongret, women in dungarees, how to tie a loincloth, and there's been a kilt sighting… Plus, comedian and writer David Baddiel discusses his latest TV show ‘David Baddiel: Cat Man’. We’re taking suggestions for our next book club pick! The brief is: books that deserve to be re-read. Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton. You can listen to our 'I'm in the cupboard on

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57:13

Picky, indecisive, and uninterested in a place in the...

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2026/01/20

Fi's a bit blissed out on medication and Jane doesn't really know anything today, so bear with us as we muddle through... Jane and Fi chat the Buxton postal system, washing your oven gloves, the Beckham feud, and cats on leads. Plus, academic psychologist and presenter Claudia Hammond discusses her latest book ‘Overwhelmed’. We’re taking suggestions for our next book club pick! The brief is: books that deserve to be re-read. Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter

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46:39

On the cusp of exercise

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2026/01/19

Forget Blue Monday - we’re all about Waffling Monday here! Jane and Fi muse over well-turned calves, party leaders in Lycra, being overwhelmed by M&S, using your boob as a tea towel, and ending friendships over lemon & herb Nando’s. We’re taking suggestions for our next book club pick! The brief is: books that deserve to be re-read.Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.You can listen to our 'I'm in the cupboard on Christmas' playlist here:

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1:00:12

The well trodden path from kilted yoga to Heated Rivalry

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2026/01/15

Warning! This episode covers sexual activity! Explicit sexual activity! Jane and Fi also cover getting your tonsils out in Dundee, lying-in hospitals, the Freedom Pass, and poking around... Plus, director Catherine Abbott discusses her latest film ‘Becoming Victoria Wood’. We’re taking suggestions for our next book club pick! The brief is: books that deserve to be re-read. Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton. You can listen to our 'I'm in the cupboard on

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56:06

Hearing from the Manchego again in warrior pose (with...

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2026/01/14

Happy Hump Day! It’s all going on: Fi’s been taken over by a spirit, and we’re about 50 miles outside Bromley… Jane’s added even more items to her ever-growing list of dislikes… They also chat about lying-in hospitals, burping yoga, mallen streaks, and Frank Bough. Namaste! Plus, Sir Derek Jacobi reflects on his career and discusses his tour with his husband Richard Clifford. We’re taking suggestions for our next book club pick! The brief is: books that deserve to be re-read. Our most

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1:11:25

Leaping straight into hockey sex (with Helen Garner)

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2026/01/13

Jane and Fi consider coming out with their own self-help book and muse on the title: ‘Do Less, Be Happier’ or ‘Can I Be Arsed? Probably Not’… the jury is still out. They also chat about wassailing, cat incontinence, and the dangers of star signs. Plus, best-selling Australian writer Helen Garner discusses her diaries 'How to End a Story: Collected Diaries', and her new book 'The Mushroom Tapes'. We’re taking suggestions for our next book club pick! The brief is: books that deserve to be re-read.

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39:09

Downward dog, upward rage

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2026/01/12

Namaste. Happy Monday. Jane’s got a bee in her bonnet about - well, quite a few things... Jane and Fi also chat about the 5am Club, unexpected legumes in the bagging area, playing the organ, and the talents of Omar Sharif. Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton. You can listen to our 'I'm in the cupboard on Christmas' playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1awQioX5y4fxhTAK8ZPhwQIf you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the

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53:47

Feeling limitless just north of Hatfield

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2026/01/08

Jane and Fi’s career delusions continue today as they ponder why they’ve never been offered a professional cricket commentary career. They also chat embracing 2026, socks over shoes, being a centrist granny, and moving to Dubai. Please also heed an accent warning! Plus, former prisoner turned writer and actor Ric Renton discusses working on the new BBC prison drama Waiting for the Out. Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.You can listen to our 'I'm in the

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54:32

Snogging the Yale lock? (with Jake Humphrey)

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2026/01/07

Happy Wednesday! Hope you're keeping warm and managing to stay upright. Besides sport, politics, corruption, and shortbread, Jane and Fi discuss using low-sodium salt on your front path, The Pepper Wars, Erasmus, and the power of the shacket. Plus, presenter Jake Humphrey discusses his new book ‘Micro-Habits: Tiny Habits that Supercharge High Performance’. Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.You can listen to our 'I'm in the cupboard on Christmas' playlist here:

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49:58

Girlguiding and PVC jumpsuits (with Maggie O'Farrell)

Off Air with Jane & Fi ·

2026/01/06

Fi’s blood pressure has well and truly spiked today, so join us as we collectively try to bring it back down… Coming off the lid today, there’s chat about re-reading books, army ladies, and cancel culture.Plus, bestselling author Maggie O’Farrell discusses the film adaptation of her novel 'Hamnet', starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal.Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.You can listen to our 'I'm in the cupboard on Christmas' playlist here:

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