Off Air... with Jane and Fi

Off Air... with Jane and Fi

Fresh from their all new Times Radio show Jane Garvey and Fi Glover keep the mics on, grab a cuppa and say what they really think - unencumbered and off air. Follow Off Air...with Jane and Fi on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Times Radio app or wherever you get your podcasts. 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: @janeandfi Join Jane and Fi on Times Radio every Monday to Thursday afternoon between 3pm and 5pm 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.

Episodes

April 25, 2024 32 mins

Jane and Fi are talking being gross while out for a run, the perfect age to watch the Carry On films, and the fact that every now and then women can be slightly less than perfect.


They're joined by social media personality Vogue Williams to talk about her podcast The Apple and The Tree.


You can book your tickets to see Jane and Fi live at the new Crossed Wires festival here: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/insta...

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Jane and Fi are wondering how they'd cope with getting the ick on the International Space Station. And whether they can get away with saying the word 'ick'? Is 'peng' a step too far?


They're also joined by author and Sunday Times columnist Hadley Freeman to talk about her memoir 'Good Girls: A Story And Study Of Anorexia'.


If you've been affected by any of the issues in our chat with Hadley then please get in touch on f...

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Jane and Fi are putting the big question into Bing so you don't have to.. After that, they discuss Freedom Passes, naturism and spitting.


Plus, they're joined by best-selling author Salman Rushdie to discuss his new memoir 'Knife'.


You can book your tickets to see Jane and Fi live at the new Crossed Wires festival here: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instance/663601


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Jane and Fi play a game of Midsomer Murders bingo, naturally. They also discuss elopement, marathons and spitting.


Plus, they're joined by author David Nicholls to discuss his new novel 'You Are Here'.


You can book your tickets to see Jane and Fi live at the new Crossed Wires festival here: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instance/663601


Our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi.

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Are you keen on democracy? Do you often wonder which friend you'd call in a hostage situation? Do you sometimes just think men are a bit silly? Then today's episode is for you!


Jane and Fi are joined by author Marian Keyes, to talk about her new book 'My Favourite Mistake'.


You can book your tickets to see Jane and Fi live at the new Crossed Wires festival here: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instance/663601


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Today Jane and Fi get a real telling off for failing to appreciate the art of Morris dancing. They now want to know, what do you use for your thrills and spills?


Fi also speaks to author and political campaigner, John O'Farrell, about his latest book 'Family Politics'.


You can book your tickets to see Jane and Fi live at the new Crossed Wires festival here: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instance/663601

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Fi's experienced something traumatic and she needs to get it off her chest. Once that's done, there's more Morris dancing chat, Deliveroo shaming and Jane's making lots of edit demands...


Plus, they're joined by businesswoman and philanthropist Martha Lane-Fox about her 'Mountain Mission'. You can donate to Martha's mission here: https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/2189/3-peaks-challenge/


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April 15, 2024 44 mins

Jane's been attempting to understand the British cultural institution of terrible Saturday night telly, and Fi's pitching an Olympics for the third age. 


They're joined by actor Jack O'Connell to talk about his role of Amy Winehouse’s husband Blake Fielder-Civil in the new film ‘Back to Black’.


You can book your tickets to see Jane and Fi live at the new Crossed Wires festival here: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co....

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April 11, 2024 48 mins

Jane risks being caught by the paparazzi in a vulgar display of commonalty, while Fi asks: why bother with colonic irrigation when you can just drink vodka?


They're joined by Times Radio presenter Stig Abel to talk about his second crime novel 'Death in a Lonely Place'.


Our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi.


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"Surprise surprise!" sings Fi in her best Cilla Black voice. Today, Jane and Fi ponder on Tom Dudley's buboes and the dangers of shoddy handwriting.


And Fi chats to broadcaster Adele Roberts about her new memoir, 'Personal Best'.


Our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi.


If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janea...

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Jane and Fi are pondering potential future job opportunities and Jane's seemingly ruining any chance of hers... Amongst that, they also discuss rats, celestial events and bin day.


Plus, they're joined by author Anthony Horowitz to discuss his latest novel 'Close to Death'.


Our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi.


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Jane and Fi are back together and they're cracking into a bar of Milka, do excuse them... After that, they chat pickles, eclipses and ferry tours.


They're joined by comedian Helen Lederer to discuss her new memoir 'Not That I'm Bitter'.


Our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi.


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Today on the merry-go-round of fun that is Off Air, Fi and Jane M are pitching for dating apps to start basing their matches on the state of your kitchen.


They're joined by Ray Mears to talk about his new soundscape playlist: 'The Sounds of Adventure'.


Our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi.


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Fi and Jane M have been work-shopping collapsible colander merch. They also chat about Jane's kink of dating people with opposing political views and which actress has the best "old lady hair".


Plus, Fi speaks to choreographer Dame Arlene Phillips about directing ‘With All Our Hearts - A Concert Celebrating Over 75 Years of the NHS’.

You can purchase a ticket at https://lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/with-all-our-hearts/.


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April 2, 2024 46 mins

Jane M's headphones only has sound coming through one ear but it's helping her feel closer to her dad (every cloud...) Fi and Jane M also discuss affairs, mini colanders and petrol stations.


Plus, Fi speaks to The Times' Fashion Director Anna Murphy about her book 'Destination Fabulous', which is out now in paperback.


Our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi.


If you want to contact the sho...

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April 1, 2024 49 mins

Happy Easter! Fi's back but Jane G is now off for a week (keep up!) so Fi and Jane M are here to keep you company this bank holiday Monday. They chat cling film, jet washing and ways France are getting it right.


Plus, Jane Garvey spoke to Sara Cox last week about her new novel 'Way Back', which is out now.


Our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi.


If you want to contact the show to ask...

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It's your last dose of Jane² this week. Today they're doing apologies as well as correcting the record on microwave baked potatoes...


The Reverend Kate Bottley is our guest today, talking about her book 'Have a Little Faith'.


Our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi.


If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@time...

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Jane² are bringing you an email special and they tackle all the big questions. What's in their everything drawers? Is Jane G related to Pom Boyd? Will a suppository help with homesickness? Listen to find out.


And our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi.


If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio


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March 26, 2024 45 mins

Jane M is experiencing mixed feelings about a certain former prime minister and Jane G is having none of it. They also cover Balham, women-only clubs and M&S changing rooms.


Plus, presenter and wheelchair basketball player Ade Adepitan joins Jane G to discuss his new documentary 'Whites Only: Ade’s Extremist Adventure'.


And our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi. 


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March 25, 2024 45 mins

Fi's off this week so we've got some good old fashioned Jane² fun for your Monday evening. They discuss new age camping, good funerals and successful siblings.


Plus, Jane G speaks to Dr. Michael Mosley about his book '4 Weeks to Better Sleep'.


And our next book club pick has been announced - A Dutiful Boy by Mohsin Zaidi.


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

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