Off Air... with Jane and Fi

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/

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.

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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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.uk/book/instance/663601

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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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.

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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Assistant Producer: Kate Lee

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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: janeandfi@times.radio

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Assistant Producer: Hannah Quinn

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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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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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/.

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

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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 a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio

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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@times.radio

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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.

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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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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.

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It's Fi's last day before she's off a week and emotions are high! Before she jets off to East London, they discuss vaping, owning your urges and Freemasonry.

Plus, Celebrity chef Gino D'Acampo joins Fi to campaign for Food Waste Action week.

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The pilot light is on. Welcome. Today, Jane and Fi discuss hedgehogs, the Kate-o-meter and Irish funerals.

Plus, journalist Jenny Kleeman discusses her new book 'The Price of Life'.

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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Jane and Fi discuss a new potential business venture, but it does need a bit of work... They also cover skiving, 3 wick candles and boarding schools. ALSO, listen out for the next book club pick!!!!

Plus, Geoff Norcott joins to discuss his new documentary 'Is University Really Worth It?'

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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Wishing you a happy St Gertrude’s Day! Jane and Fi discuss that plus Digbeth bus station, career changes and foreign exchanges.

Plus, Fi speaks to domestic abuse survivor Richard Spencer about his new Channel 5 documentary 'My Wife, My Abuser: The Secret Footage'.

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Jane and Fi are talking LinkedIn, koalas taking themselves to hospital and why you should never trust a bank.

They're joined by David Baddiel and Sayeeda Warsi to talk about their new podcast 'A Jew And Muslim Go There'

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Jane and Fi tackle the big questions in this episode: Is Taylor Swift an only child? Where is the dullest place in Europe? And how many more cricket puns do they have left in them? Only one way to find out...

Plus, they're joined by furniture restorer and television presenter Jay Blades. Jay Blades will showcase a new generation of makers this weekend at The Pickle Factory in Bermondsey.

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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Jane has to run off to do big business things with the big boss but, before she gets plucked from the studio, Jane and Fi discuss gentle folk, frozen peas and cat litter.

Plus, they're joined by comedian Tom Allen to discuss *Deep Breath*his new Virgin Radio show, his stand-up tour 'Completely', his upcoming BBC documentary 'My Big Gay Wedding' and 'The Apprentice: You’re Fired'.

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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There's more extracts from the fruitful genre of 'celebrity non-fiction' so listen out for that... Jane and Fi also discuss compressed meat, foreign exchange experiences and the correct pronunciation of Penelope Cruz.

Plus, they're joined by actor and presenter Linda Robson to discuss her memoir 'Truth Be Told: Tales from a Baggy Mouth'.

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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It's the eve of International Women's Day and Jane and Fi are besides themselves! We hope you're feeling empowered...

In this giddy episode, Fi runs off barefoot, there's another extract from Simon Bates' memoir and Jane and Fi navigate a cul de dac of wokeness.

Plus, they're joined by CEO and founder of Mumsnet Justine Roberts.

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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Your emails have been pouring in (which we really appreciate!) so we had no choice but to bring you a very special, emails only, episode. Jane and Fi cover hot tubs, Spanish diets and International Women's Day. Plus, Fi brings you a very unique reading...

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Raye, if you're listening to this podcast, you have a new fan in Jane Garvey! Congratulations! Everyone else listening to this podcast, we hope you enjoy it too! Jane and Fi tackle Jane Austen, frozen peas and the Freedom Pass.

Plus, they're joined by comedian and actor Ruby Wax to discuss her tour ‘I’m Not As Well As I Thought I Was'. Tickets are on sale now and the paperback of her memoir of the same name is out on the 4th of April.

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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Jane needs to get her headphones plugged in first but once she has they discuss Austrian spas, re-using frozen peas and womanhood.

Plus, they're joined by actor Tom Walker to discuss his satirical character Jonathan Pie and his tour 'Heroes & Villains' with two weeks in the West End at the Duke Of Yorks Theatre.

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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Jane and Fi are back with their fourth book club - and this one is causing some revelations...

An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good is written by Helene Tursten, who joins Jane and Fi to talk about creating her character, Maud.

Thank you so much for your engagement and interaction. We hope you'll join us for the next one.

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Jane has just about finished her three hour salad, and in the meantime Fi's been worrying about baths being anywhere but the bathroom.

They're joined by Zak and Jules, Award-winning presenters of the podcast Life After Prison - run by the Prison Radio Association.  

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It's the day after Fi's birthday and there's much to debrief. Jane and Fi discuss biting your tongue at work, following cat wee and koalas with koalas.

Plus, they're joined by podcast host and Head of Investigation at Tortoise, Alexi Mostrous to discuss his latest podcast 'Who Trolled Amber?'

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Welcome to this VERY special episode of Off Air... It's Fi's birthday! Woo! Sadly, Barbara the cat didn't get the memo and has been leaving Fi undesirable gifts around the house... Jane and Fi also discuss political dandruff, designer vaginas and stale Freddos.

Plus, they're joined by Times Radio and Channel 4 News presenter Cathy Newman to discuss her latest book 'The Ladder'.

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Fi had a PAL-AV-UH in Brighton and Jane doesn't have much sympathy. Once they move past that, they chat estate agent pictures, pensions and star signs.

Plus, they're joined by TV presenter and menopause advocate Davina McCall.

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Jane and Fi have a small confession about their intro into the guest today - hang around until the end of the episode to hear that. They also chat long babies, hair removal and life in the 'fast Jane'.

They're joined by professional dancer Oti Mabuse to discuss T-levels and her career.

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Jane nearly chokes on a piece of seaweed but once she's past that, they discuss eradicated dandruff, sourdough and penis enlargement.

They're joined by Richard Hammond to discuss the penultimate episode of his Amazon Prime show - 'The Grand Tour: Sand Job'.

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Jane and Fi are getting kicked out of the studio so Fi puts herself on 1.5x speed. Before that happens, they discuss meconium memories, characterful knees and M&S underwear.

They're joined by celebrity chef John Torode MBE to discuss his new ITV show 'John & Lisa's Food Trip Down Under'.

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Fi is back! Jane is thrilled... can't you tell? And they've got lots of your emails to get through. They chat undergarments, scams and undesirable golden arches.

They're joined by actor, comedian and poet Tim Key to discuss his new collection of poems 'Chapters'.

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Jane G and Jane M have been told to 'keep it tight' on today's podcast, but they still have time to discuss welcome home cheese, the pros and cons of bra sex and the arrival of spring in the form of their personal crocus, Fi.

They're joined by James Timpson, CEO at Timpson, about his new book 'The Happy Index: Lessons in Upside-down Management.'

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Jane M is recovering from the leg wobbles while tensions run high between Jane G and producer Kate over some sound effects.

They're joined by comedian Rosie Jones to hear about her tour: Triple Threat.

If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio - but PLEASE don't send us pictures of your placenta!

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Jane² is back with a bang, talking all things dead fox, Taylor Fever, and very large births.

Caroline Quentin is our big guest today; actor, and now author of 'Drawn to the Garden'.

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Jane G is reunited with Jane M and they're asking all the big questions: Would you bag up a dead fox and put it out with the bins? Are Tories really taller than Labour supporters? Can a condom ever be romantic?

They're joined by Nobel Prize winning biologist Katalin Karikó to discuss her memoir 'Breaking Through: My Life in Science'

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It's Friday and we're in your feed....it can only mean one thing: a very special, emails only, episode of Off Air.

Jane and Fi talk pet cams and late in life friendships; and they answer the nation's burning question: can you still buy beef consommé?

Plus, Jane gives some unsolicited ramekin advice, involving nuts.

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Assistant Producer: Megan McElroy 

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Fi's a bit giddy because she's going on holiday. Both are very much looking forward to the weekend, but not before this episode of Off Air hits your feed. 

Today we're talking big babies, dentistry, and our most prized possessions.  

Jane and Fi are joined by How to Win an Election's Polly Mackenzie. 

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Jane and Fi are reliving their worst interview moments, discussing unremarkable genitalia and reviewing the London theatre scene.

They're joined by Calvin Wayman, presenter of the podcast Cultured. He tells Jane and Fi about growing up in a cult with 5 parents and 44 siblings.

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Jane and Fi have accidentally recommended a podcast they've never listened to, which gets them talking about seances, having a 'PBV friend' and losing your dicker.

They're joined by Bake Off Judge Prue Leith to talk about The Times Health Summit, Sandi Toksvig's knitted friends and more.

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Jane's got some time to kill, so she and Fi are asking what the point of shopping is, talking about how to break into a so-called tight-knit community, and coming up with a very unusual version of Kafka's Metamorphosis.

They're joined by actor Tracy-Ann Oberman to talk about her starring role as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice 1936.

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Jane and Fi are live at Destinations: The Holiday and Travel Show, reassuringly close to Jane's house in West London.

The pair discuss their dream holidays, granny daycare, lady beards and they celebrate quiet dad jobs.

They're joined by Tim Marshall at the travel show. He discusses his new book 'The Future of Geography: How Power and Politics in Space Will Change Our World'.

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Jane and Fi are trying to keep up with all the latest app trends and have renamed themselves 'Jn Grvy + F Glvr'. Whilst we wait and see if that sticks, we're also talking lady beards, paper bags, and much needed cockerel updates.

They're joined by the sailor Tracy Edwards MBE. She was just 26 when she skippered the first all woman crew in the Whitbread Round the World Race 1989. She tells us what her boat Maiden is up to now...

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In this episode, Jane and Fi decide they should be off doing their PhDs, considering their excellent grasp of detail. But before we get there, we go through the latest on films, birth memories, and parenting qualms.

They're also joined by the “real-life Carrie Bradshaw”, Candace Bushnell: journalist, author, and creator of Sex and the City.

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Happy Monday! Fi is manhandling microphones and Jane is feeling energised. Elsewhere, Jane and Fi share their film and TV picks, and we mark the end of cats on toilets.

They're joined by Lioness legend Jill Scott. She's currently working with a campaign to improve kitchen facilities at local clubs to bring communities together, after winning the Euros with England AND being crowned Queen of the Jungle 2022.

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Fi is away today so we bring you Jane² this fine Thursday. They chat the myth of the Irish driving license, silicone testicles and Italian roots.

Plus, businesswoman Dame Stephanie Shirley reflects on her career and escaping the Nazi regime ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day.

Dame Stephanie’s memoir, Let It Go, is available online: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Let-Go-Extraordinary-Entrepreneur-Philanthropist/dp/0241395496

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There's lots to get through tonight because the likelihood is Jane has to get home to a fella on her flat roof... They chat #birthcanals, unfunny sitcoms and Jane's travels.

Plus, The Times journalist Sathnam Sanghera is here to discuss his brand new book 'Empireworld: How British Imperialism Has Shaped the Globe'.

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Jane has been to a VERY important dinner and she's not letting Fi forget it. Amongst her many dinner anecdotes, they also discuss well-timed wees, fat cats and teenage drinks.

Plus, actor Tamsin Greig drops in to discuss her new Paramount Plus show 'Sexy Beast'.

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Jane Garvey is off so for one night, and one night only, Jane Mulkerrins sits in (well, until the next time Jane and Fi are off). They work through their Monday feelings by chatting American politics, sex classes and King Charles' removal van.

Plus, Fi chats to double Olympic gold medalist Tom Dean about his new podcast ‘Tom Dean Medal Machine’, which is available from 25th January, listen here:

https://www.globalplayer.com/podcasts/42KweB/

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Jane and Fi are a little worse for wear after a margarita filled evening, but you definitely won't notice... until Jane starts buffering.

They're joined by the royal author Robert Hardman to discuss his new book "Charles the Third: The Inside Story".

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Jane is struggling to train a cat, Fi is unconvinced by slip-on shoes, and some tortoises somewhere are having very loud sex.

They're joined by author and historian Bettany Hughes to talk about her latest book "The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World".

Plus, all this week on their Times Radio show, Jane and Fi will focus on pornography and the impact it has. If you want to follow along with this conversation, make sure you're tuning into Times Radio every day this week at 4:20pm.

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Jane and Fi have been sent some cheese - the King's choice of cheese, which of course gets them on to more royal chat... they also manage to cover Vera, male pets and loud restaurants.

Actor and comedian Alan Cumming chats to Fi about his one man show 'Alan Cumming Is Not Acting His Age'. Tickets are available now.

Plus, all this week on their Times Radio show, Jane and Fi will focus on pornography and the impact it has. If you want to follow along with this conversation, make sure you're tuning into Times Radio every day this week at 4:20pm.

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It's a Monday and Fi reckons Jane isn't in the best mood but they're persevering! They chat Annie Nightingale, Jane's cooking and jockstraps.

Plus, all this week on their Times Radio show, Jane and Fi will focus on pornography and the impact it has. Kicking things off, they speak to the Children's Commissioner Rachel De Souza and Dr Fiona Vera-Gray, the deputy director of the Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit at London Metropolitan University.

If you want to follow along with this conversation, make sure you're tuning into Times Radio every day this week at 4:20pm.

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Fi is gazing into the middle distance, while Jane reminisces over her long lost German homestay.

Award-winning children's writers Nadia Shireen and Frank Cottrell-Boyce join Jane and Fi to talk about their new podcast'The Island of Brilliant'.

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Jane's got to get back to watch Vera but before that they discuss 'wacky baccy', breakfast tables and moon landings.

Plus, musician turned author Daniel Rachel chats to Jane about his book 'Too Much Too Young: The 2 Tone Records Story'.

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There's illness in the studio so Jane and Fi are keen to escape it but, before that, they discuss the Queen's podcast, HRT dreams and porn.

Plus, Fi speaks to broadcast legend Simon Mayo about his latest novel 'Tick Tock'.

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Fi's episode of The Weakest Link has finally landed - were you watching? Fear not, they're about to discuss it as well as Simon Le Bon, Puy lentils and naked ghosts.

Plus, Jane speaks to film-maker Dan Reed about his new Channel 4 documentary 'I Am Andrew Tate'.

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It's the last episode of the first week back! Hooray! Jane accuses Fi of being unusually enthusiastic about leaving her but before that they chat about Mark from Champagne, lamb casseroles and firing the man gun.

Plus, actress Sarah Alexander joins to discuss her role in Steven Moffat's play 'The Unfriend'.

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Welcome to the second Off Air of 2024: we haven't made any changes, it's the same you-know-what. In fact, we return to the ma'am issue, talk premium bonds, and reflect on the Prince Harry of the raven world. You'll be pleased to know that Jane has only had two chocolates today, and only one of them was alcohol filled.

Plus, author Ysenda Maxtone Graham talks all things women's history - including her book 'Jobs for the Girls: How We Set Out to Work in the Typewriter Age'.

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Aaand we're back! Jane and Fi are reunited and chat Christmas TV, the Queen of Denmark and fantasy lives. And they're joined by a noise in the studio... is it the wind? Is it the groan of the door? No, it's their stomachs. We can only apologise...

Plus, broadcaster Jake Humphrey is here to discuss high performance and his new book 'How to Change Your Life'.

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Back to the laundry room to survive Chrimbo Limbo? You can squeeze in with Jane and Fi as they relive the best bits of 2023.

They're joined by Dolly Alderton, Claire Balding, David Tennant and Clive Myrie!

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If you're hoping to hide in the laundry room away from all the stress of Christmas, you won't fit - Jane and Fi are already in there.

To tide you over until the new year, they bring you some of their highlights from the last year at Times Radio HQ: Monty Don, Adjoa Andoh, Stephen Mangan and Jilly Cooper!

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In this live bonus episode, Jane and Fi host afternoon tea at Times Towers. With Jane Mulkerrins as their host, they answer audience questions.

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In this live bonus episode, Jane and Fi host afternoon tea at Times Towers. With Jane Mulkerrins as their host, they reflect on their career and play a vague version of Mr. and Mrs.

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Once we get our headphones plugged in, Off Air is a-go. On this final on-the-day instalment of the pod for the year, Jane gives you an audio guide of London, and Fi makes a Sherlock-inspired word cloud.

Don't worry, you can still get your Off Air fix over Christmas. We have lots of podcast content coming your way between now and the New Year, so keep your eyes on the feed!

Today's guest is the historian, author and presenter Lucy Worsley - she tells us about her new series 'Killing Sherlock', which is out now.

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Off Air has hit 10 million downloads! Hooray! So, we celebrated with a very special cake (you can see that on our Instagram @janeandfi).

Once all that excitement died down, Jane and Fi got back to business and discussed thrush, wearing glasses to look clever and school uniforms.

Plus, they're joined by leading psychotherapist Julia Samuel MBE to solve some of your Christmas dilemmas.

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Jane and Fi have had a long day; Fi has done a reading at a carol service, and Jane arrived at the end because she got the wrong time.

Today we return to the wee conundrum, as well as reading some poems from you, the listener!

Today's guest is the very lovely Bake Off winner Matty Edgell

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The festive season is staggering towards us, and Jane and Fi are staggering with it. Not just that, but Jane has been doing Christmas shopping, and almost crying.

Before that resumed, they talk hot drinks, disorganised criminals, and ask why is thrush called thrush?

They're also joined by the legend Miriam Margolyes.

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In this special in partnership with The National Lottery, Jane visited ‘Cook For Good’, the Islington based community kitchen and food pantry.

Whilst there, Jane sat down with co-founder Karen, and benefactor Amel, and talked about the ‘Cook For Good’ story, the need for services like these, the power of food to bring communities together, and the impact The National Lottery have had on this east-London charity.

And since 2021, Cook for Good has received more than £18,000 in funding from National Lottery Players.

Our big thanks to Karen and Robienne for a lovely morning!

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It's an all-girl action-pack this evening as team Jane and Fi are off for their Christmas dinner!

Jane and Fi are talking about avoiding social events (we're sure it's unrelated), awkward train rides and political cutlery.

They're joined by actress Maria McErlane to discuss her new memoir ‘Bumps in the Road'.

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We're all getting giddy for Christmas as the team dinner looms! Before that can happen, Jane and Fi must do a couple more podcasts. They chat stamps, overnight trains and Saltburn...

They're joined by writer and actor Katherine Jakeways to discuss her latest creation 'The Buccaneers'.

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Jane and Fi are very excited about their Christmas dinner, so they take a whistle-stop tour through topics including cats as neckwear, sophisticated frozen yogurt and being 'Britain's favourite natterers'.

They're joined by comedian and actor Adrian ‘Ade’ Edmondson to discuss his memoir 'Berserker!'

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It's another email special and Jane's quite hungover so Fi's carrying this one. They chat dinosaur skulls, Sting's neck and adults drinking squash.

There's no big guest today as we have been taking the Covid Inquiry live. Tune into Times Radio to get the latest.

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Jane and Fi are back with their third book club instalment - they've been reading 'Boy Swallows Universe' by Trent Dalton.

Join them as they respond to your emails, Instagram messages, comments and voice notes.

Thank you so much for your engagement and interaction. We hope you'll join us for the next one. Get your suggestions in at: janeandfi@times.radio

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It's another email special and this one is all over the place. Jane and Fi chat different tube lines, wipe-clean book covers and Madonna's wedding.

Plus, Jane shares her nugget of wisdom for life. You don't want to miss it.

There's no big guest today or on Monday as we have been taking the Covid Inquiry live. Tune into Times Radio to get the latest.

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Jane is still making sure to read out your compliments so do keep them coming. We fear what might happen if she runs out...

In this email special, Jane and Fi also cover shopping centres they admire, speedy boarding and catheters filled with apple juice.

There's no big guest today or tomorrow as we have been taking Boris Johnson speaking at the Covid Inquiry live. Tune into Times Radio to get the latest.

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Jane is bursting for a wee and Fi isn't helping matters. Before Jane dashes off, they discuss power cuts, greyhound suffragettes and asserting their fame.

Plus, businesswoman Deborah Meaden joins Jane and Fi to discuss appearing on Taskmaster. Taskmaster’s New Year Treat airs at 9pm, Tuesday 2nd January on Channel 4.

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Fi is in the building!! This is not a drill!! She joins Jane back in the studio to discuss washing your duvet, the lack of catheters in TV shows and encounters with Sting, naturally.

Plus, former Harry Potter stuntman David Holmes discusses the accident that changed his life and his new documentary 'The Boy Who Lived'.

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Fi is still joining us through the ether, but we live in hope... Together Jane and Fi discuss awful pick up lines, non-traditional Christmas' and celebrity deaths.

Plus, bestselling author Kate Atkinson joins Jane to discuss her career, her recent novel 'Shrines of Gaiety' and her new collection of short stories 'Normal Rules Don't Apply'.

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The much-missed Fi is battling new technology to join Jane for today's podcast.

It's the inaugural edition of 'Rays Reviews' - where Jane's 90-year-old dad gives us his thoughts on the new Napoleon film.

Louise Tickle joins to talk about her debut thriller 'Between The Lies'.

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Fi is back (sort of)! She joins Jane via Zoom from home. They cover non-noisy fruit, middle aged online dating and earliest memories.

Plus, Jane speaks to American poet Shane McCrae to discuss memory and his memoir 'Pulling the Chariot of the Sun'. She also speaks to Professor Catherine Loveday about memory and why we might misremember events.

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Fi is still sadly off with illness so Jane is flying solo! She gets through your emails and covers afternoon tea, twins and flooding.

Plus, Jane speaks to lyricist Sir Tim Rice about his career, his relationship with Andrew Lloyd Webber and his new BBC maestro course.

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Jane² are back for day two as Jane Mulkerrins fills in for Fi. They chat waxing near the printers, having a freezer full of crumpets, and getting your 'oh be joyfulls'.

Jane G is joined by Strictly Come Dancing’s Anton Du Beke to discuss his new novel "The Paris Affair".

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Fi is off with illness so we bring you good old Jane² as Jane Mulkerrins fills in. The Janes discuss Nigel Farages' buttocks, bed-airing and Jane G's influencer status.

Plus, Jane G speaks to food historian Pen Vogler about her new book 'Stuffed: A History of Good Food and Hard Times in Britain'.

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Book club is wrapping up this week so Jane and Fi make their final bid for you to get your thoughts in! They also discuss period pants, London's train stations and tantric sex... obviously.

Plus, they're joined by journalist Laura Trevelyan and Clive Lewis MP to discuss their new podcast 'Heirs of Enslavement', which is available wherever you get your podcasts.

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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 novelist Philippa Gregory discusses her latest non-fiction work 'Normal Women: 900 Years of Women Making History". And if you want to get a taste of Philippa's book, you can also check out her new podcast, also called Normal Women. It's available wherever you get your podcasts. 

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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 also joined by Chris Atkins, documentary maker and author of the prison memoir A Bit of a Stretch. The sequel, Time After Time, is out now.

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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 somehow still making the cut.

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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 for Suella Braverman's next career move...

Lee Child is our big guest today. The Secret, written in collaboration with his brother Andrew, is out now.

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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'.

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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 Myself'.

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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 Cooper to discuss her latest novel 'Tackle!'

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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 about 'The Gardening Book', which is available to buy now.

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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 Material'. Out on 9/11/23.

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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 Willis to discuss his battle with addiction and his podcast 'On The Mend'.

If you've been affected by any issues discussed in today's episode then email feedback@times.radio and we will point you in the direction of places to receive help.

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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 of Twins'.

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