Off Air with Jane & Fi

Fresh from their 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. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email janeandfi@times.radio
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Too much girth, not enough remuneration (with Philippa Gregory)

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The count down is on in this episode (I'm not joking)! As Fi's timer ticks away, they discuss celebrity toilet encounters, upgraded train seats and advent. Plus, they're joined by historical...

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Nov 16, 2023

A quandary for the shorter lady

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Last night, Jane and Fi were at an extremely important corporate event. Fi made a faux pas, and Jane fell off a chair. We're wrapping up the week with the essentials; cats, loyalty cards, and famous people in toilets. Jane and Fi are...

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Nov 15, 2023

Here's a genuine bit of sincerity for you

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Before today's email special episode begins, Jane is asking if she can move in with Fi, and Fi says no. Elsewhere, Jane and Fi go through all of the big topics you've been emailing in about recently. Jane's Cliff Richard anecdote is...

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Nov 14, 2023

Giant buttons and esophageal passages (with Lee Child)

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Jane has a giant button going down her esophageal passage, and Fi is less than impressed. Once they get over that, they're talking your most recent pet photos, whether women from history drive, and they have a big political prediction...

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Nov 13, 2023

Age appropriate jiggery (with Martin Kemp)

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In this rather culture-infused episode, Jane and Fi chat Cliff Richard, the theatre and climbing onto stools at 83 years old. Plus, they're joined by Spandau Ballet's Martin Kemp to discuss his debut novel 'The Game'. If you want to...

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Nov 9, 2023

That itchy bum thing (with Caster Semenya)

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Today it's Jane, Fi and Fi's extremely loud tummy. The three of them discuss celebs in panto, Jane's need to show off and "FerGie". Plus, they're joined by double Olympic champion Caster Semenya to discuss her memoir 'The Race To Be...

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Nov 8, 2023

Face bras and twin peaks (with Jilly Cooper)

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In this episode, Jane and Fi are trying not to ramble... Naturally, this results in them discussing age gaps, face bras and Jane Austen. And, they're still trying to get you to buy their book! Plus, they're joined by the author Jilly...

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Nov 7, 2023

But what if we can't share anecdotes from the same Olympic Games? (With Monty Don)

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Jane has brought some interesting dating adverts with her to discuss with Fi. They also talk bikini lines, their ideas for the King's Speech, and Barbra Streisand. They're joined by the nation's favourite gardener, Monty Don, to talk...

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Nov 6, 2023

Members of the long bosom WI (with Dolly Alderton)

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Fi's taking personal calls and Jane's doodling on herself. Amongst these distractions, they also discuss surfing events on The Seine, Christmas trees and EastEnders. Plus, they're joined by Dolly Alderton to discuss her new novel 'Good...

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Nov 2, 2023

Another sturdy-booted middle age lady going about her business (with Matt Willis)

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It's almost the end of the week and there's lots to get through! Jane and Fi discuss surprising dog breeds, the tribulations of motherhood and Jane passively getting the munchies... Plus, they're joined by the Busted bass player Matt...

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Nov 1, 2023

Don't hide your light under a bushel...

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Jane's imagining a poodle in glasses reading the paper, and Fi's wondering what counts as an outdoor Christmas decoration.They're joined by researcher and writer William Viney, to talk about his book 'Twinkind: The Singular Significance...

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Oct 31, 2023

THIS IS A HALLOWEEN SPECIAL, LEST WE FORGET!

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In this spooky episode, Jane and Fi pose some important questions: How do we use colons? Is there such thing as the paranormal? Would you want to buy a house from Jane? Plus, they're joined by Debbie Weinstein, the Vice President of...

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Oct 30, 2023

Deja Vu in Bromley (with Clare Balding)

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Fi's back for this particularly spooky episode. They discuss long bosoms, late night thrashing thoughts and priest holes... Beware! Plus they're joined by Clare Balding (and her partner Alice) to discuss Clare's new book 'Isle of Dogs: A...

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Oct 26, 2023

That can be our safe word (with Ed Gamble)

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Jane and Jane discuss the pros and cons of a fancy bagel, treating yourself on a Thursday and encounters of the other worldly kind.Comedian Ed Gamble joins to talk about his memoir 'Glutton', which is available now.If you want to contact...

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Oct 25, 2023

Lessons from an older less-experienced woman (with The Hairy Bikers)

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Jane G is a bit tongue tied by Jane M is here to support her. They cover having to work before lunch, middle-age men's hobbies and there's more sexuality chat. Plus, they're joined by Si King and Dave Myers, a.k.a. the Hairy Bikers. They...

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Oct 24, 2023

One's bosom just does change.

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Jane Mulkerrins is still sitting in for Fi, but who doesn't love a bit of Jane²? They chat well fitted bras, sexuality and brush up against book shelves... Plus, researcher and author Cat Bohannon discusses her book 'Eve: How The Female...

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Oct 23, 2023

Head first into a tub of taramasalata!

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Fi's off so friend of the show Jane Mulkerrins is sitting in! Jane and Jane discuss public transport, nipple free zones and the myth of jet lag. No big guest today but Jane Garvey will explain all... If you want to contact the show to...

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Oct 19, 2023

Why would a Mexican bandit be wearing a corset? (with Shaun Keaveny)

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Fi's about to go off on her jollies but she has a podcast to get through first! Someone should probably tell her that... Before she dashes out the door (quite literally), they discuss fancy dress, testicles and what would happen if we...

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Oct 18, 2023

Who knows what happens after a Cliff concert? (with Krishnan Guru-Murthy)

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Jane and Fi survived the shared black cab journey and are here to tell the tale. They also discuss first words, hotel freebies and Fi's Cliff Richard resistance. Plus, they're joined by Channel 4 News anchor Krishnan Guru-Murthy to chat...

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Oct 17, 2023

I've clung to the idea I may be of regal blood (with John Whaite)

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Jane and Fi are off to a book launch tonight... but Fi is less than thrilled about the prospect of sharing a taxi with Jane, who has been consuming lentils "well known for their wind manufacturing properties." Before that, they talk...

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