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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Bits of me are trying to escape!

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Come through the macabre curtain and enjoy this episode that goes... everywhere. Jane and Fi cover football hooliganism, spanks, Charlie, still escalators, Elon Musk and keep your ears peeled...

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Aug 7, 2024

There's always nuance... (with Prof. Kate Williams)

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Fi of Slough and Jane the Short and Wise bring you this name-centric episode. Amongst the discussion of surnames, maiden names, middle names and names of origin, there's also a sprinkling of police child-care, Elon Musk and Nordic Noir....

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Aug 6, 2024

Don't let her back! She's trouble! (with Zandra Rhodes)

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Where are you listening to us today? Why not do everyone a favour and play us out loud at your GP surgery, dentist or opticians? You'll hear discussions about virginal names, being four sheets to the wind and Simone Biles. Plus, Fi...

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Aug 5, 2024

Got anything else in your locker, William? (with Jon Holmes)

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What grade would William Shakespeare receive at university? Would TV characters live longer if they just closed their curtains? What would Jane and Fi's detective show be called? This episode answers all the big questions! Plus, Fi...

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Aug 2, 2024

Book Club - Missing, Presumed

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Jane and Fi are back with their sixth book club - get your celery sticks at the ready...'Missing, Presumed' was written by Susie Steiner. Her husband, Tom Happold, discusses Susie's work with Fi. Thank you so much for your engagement and...

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Aug 1, 2024

Common-adjacent (with Mick Herron)

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There's a funny smell in the studio today... is it the smell of the 1970s? Is it the smell of Homme?Also, keep an eye out for Parish notices, some recurring garden chat, and recommendations for mole repellent.Plus, Fi speaks to the...

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Jul 31, 2024

Sent reeling by double-decker accusations (with Meera Sodha)

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More highlights from the Olympics stick in Jane and Fi's minds and we hope they bring you some light during this difficult week. They also cover bins (again), Beaver leaders and kindles. Plus, Jane speaks to chef Meera Sodha about her...

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Jul 30, 2024

Stark naked, starting the 100m (with Prof. Brian Cox)

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The heat wave has got to Jane and Fi so buckle up for this episode... they cover foxes, naked Olympics and the true history of Kellogg's.Plus, Jane speaks to Prof. Brian Cox in light of his show 'Symphonic Horizons' running at the Royal...

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Jul 29, 2024

Investigating a gentlemen's rain-repellent hair putty

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Jane and Fi were left feeling slightly underwhelmed by the opening ceremony and they're not afraid to make it known! Let us know your thoughts... They also chat heatwaves, hair products and bins.There's no guest today as Chancellor...

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Jul 25, 2024

Great big fat cadences of hard rock! (with Denise Welch)

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Jane and Fi are musing over their lunch choices (don't say we don't treat you!) after that they get round to Parish notices and discuss heavy metal, air fryers and sign offs. Plus, presenter Denise Welch joins Jane to discuss her recent...

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Jul 24, 2024

Happy but private times (with Mark Cavendish)

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The days of stroking legs are gone... do with that what you will. Jane is thinking about the dog equivalent of a litter tray, meanwhile, Fi is losing her patience with jigglers. Fi also spoke to cyclist superstar Mark Cavendish about his...

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Jul 23, 2024

Powerful side-eye (with Elizabeth Day and Sara Collins)

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Jane and Fi reminisce on romantic partners of yesteryear but there are some conditions... They also muse of ageism, 'dreaded' wheat and US politics. Plus, broadcaster Elizabeth Day and author Sara Collins discuss their new podcast ‘How...

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Jul 22, 2024

Popped her prediction cherry (with Carol Kirkwood)

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Mystic Garv is on her high horse today but can she stay on this roll? We predict not... Jane and Fi also chat Robert Dyas loyalty cards, cheese vending machines and Pointless. Plus, presenter and writer Carol Kirkwood pops in to discuss...

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Jul 19, 2024

Men whisperers...(with Movember)

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In this special bonus episode brought to you by Movember, Jane and Fi chat about men's health, the impact it has on society and the importance of raising awareness.They're joined by Dr Zac Seidler and Sarah Coghlan from Movember to...

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Jul 18, 2024

Have we got big nests? (with Rob Rinder)

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Today, Jane and Fi get an insight into life in America from fellow listeners - vending machine bullets? No thank you! They also discuss whether West London is fashionable, marathon boasting and dentist's dentists. Also, Fi is joined by...

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Jul 17, 2024

Is there ANYTHING good about our lives? (with Mary Beard)

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Dancing over the fog-horn testing centre, Jane and Fi are covering about a 'billionty' other topics, from eating marmalade straight from the jar, and the state of the toilets at London Euston Station.Jane and Fi are joined by the...

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Jul 16, 2024

I've just got too many Allen keys (with Tiggy Walker)

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Today, Jane and Fi take a moment to think about the dark world of parenting before CBeebies. They also chat about skew-whiff black bin numbers, resignation Tuesday and the importance of being honest. Fi speaks to Tiggy Walker, patron of...

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Jul 15, 2024

It's not too late... actually it is!

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Today Jane expresses her disappointment following the Euros whilst Fi is wonders how tennis players pick their balls. They also reflect on a world before montages and white top folly. Plus, they are joined by Nick Bryant, journalist and...

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Jul 11, 2024

You're so old you'll have to get married in a trouser suit! (with Nina Conti)

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Ayesha Hazarika sits in for Jane today and she pulls back the curtain on the House of Lords - much to Fi's delight. They also chat abattoirs (again), online dating and the joys of Coatbridge. Plus, Jane speaks to comedian and...

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Jul 10, 2024

We are the weirdos (with Sir Trevor Phillips)

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Jane lists the qualities she looks for in a partner - please grab a pen and paper! After that, they cover wheelie bins, oven temperatures and more abattoir stories. Plus, broadcast legend Sir Trevor Phillips joins Jane and Fi to share...

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