Off Air with Jane & Fi

Jane and Fi are away all this week so we're bringing you a special two-part live episode from their show at The Crucible Theatre in Sheffield. They're joined on stage by Richard Coles to discuss his latest novel 'Murder at the Monastery'. They discuss fake tan, who God would vote for and getting mistaken for Dumbledore... Our next book club pick has been announced! 'Missing, Presumed' is by Susie...

Jane and Fi are about to break up for their summer holidays but there's much to cover before that... In this episode Jane and Fi discuss funeral flowers, Dora's needs and Colin and Connie. Plus, Mystic Garv makes one more appearance before Jane goes on her holidays... Sit tight for that. Also, Jane speaks to biographer and journalist Tom Bower about his new book 'The House of Beckham: Money, Sex a...

The festivities continue for Jane's impending birthday with several Colins en route - no expense has been spared! After she's finished opening some cards, they discuss blushing, draughts and Jane's toes. Plus, Jane speaks to actress Jill Halfpenny about her memoir 'A Life Reimagined: My Journey of Hope in the Midst of Loss'. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'Missing, Presumed' is by Sus...

Jane is reflecting on her upcoming birthday and Fi has some hard truths about the milestone... They also chat riding sidesaddle, cruises and retirement plans. Plus, Fi speaks to BBC reporter Ashley John-Baptiste about his memoir 'Looked After: A Childhood in Care'. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'Missing, Presumed' is by Susie Steiner. If you want to contact the show to ask a question...

Mystic Jane is defending her predictions after a weekend of football. More to come on that front... They also discuss milestone birthdays, pro and cons of France and the lunch hour. Plus, Fi speaks to leading human rights barrister Susie Alegre about her book ‘Human Rights, Robot Wrongs’. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'Missing, Presumed' is by Susie Steiner. If you want to contact th...

This Friday we're sharing an episode of a brand new podcast from The Times. It's called Your History, and each week it uses the obituary pages of The Times to tell the stories of important and fascinating lives. This week Anna Temkin, deputy obituaries editor at The Times, explores the lives of TV doctor Michael Mosley and pioneering astronaut Bill Anders. You can hear future episodes by following...

Jane and Fi are 'bigging up Britain' and some of their suggestions are a bit of a stretch... Do get in touch if you can do any better! They also cover wild wees, mass risotto and sizzling sausages. Plus, mother-daughter duo Andi and Miquita Oliver discuss the new series of their podcast 'Stirring It Up'. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'Missing, Presumed' is by Susie Steiner. If you wa...

Jane survived Redcar and she has some thoughts she'd like to share... brace yourselves! Then there's more motor-home tales, advice on ticks and a tiny bit of political chat (despite promises to the contrary). Plus, art historian Katy Hessel joins Jane to discuss her podcast 'Death of an Artist'. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'Missing, Presumed' is by Susie Steiner. If you want to con...

In case you haven't heard (you must be the only one), Jane is in Redcar on the election bus. Times Radio's Matt Chorley fills in today as a double threat: co-presenter and guest. Fi and Matt chat wrap-around ads, shy righties and Trump. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'Missing, Presumed' is by Susie Steiner. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conv...

Jane is climbing aboard the Times Radio broadcasting bus and she's making sure everyone knows about it! Then there's more chats of motor homes, warmed milk and early political memories. Plus, journalist and broadcaster Jon Ronson stops by to discuss his podcast 'Things Fell Apart'. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'Missing, Presumed' is by Susie Steiner. If you want to contact the show...

Mystic Garv is back and she's got some quite rogue predictions... There's also lots of vehicle-chat so keep your ears peeled for mentions of Ted Heath's yacht, motor-homes and the Times Radio election bus... Variety is the spice of life! Plus, Fi speaks to author Harlan Coben about his latest novel 'Think Twice'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversatio...

In today's show, Jane and Fi chat about the hierarchy of pain, carriages for cats and things that grow in the dark. They are also joined by Tom Kerridge, chef and TV presenter, who speaks about his new cook book 'Tom Kerridge Cooks Britain'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Follow us on Instagram! @ja...

Fi is sadly unwell today so Jane is flying solo. There's more chat of dogs in buggies, Bull's Blood and some important points made on care. Plus, she's joined by best-selling author Colm Tóibín to discuss his new book 'Long Island'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi A...

Jane and Fi are back from Sheffield and feeling good! They chat the price of wagyu beef, dogs in pushchairs and confusing bin systems. Plus, Fi speaks to actor and comedian Doon Mackichan about her career and memoir 'My Lady Parts'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi A...

Jane's received some criticism in the inbox and she's ready to tackle it head on! Don't say we're not fair... After that, they chat surgical stockings, cacao nibs and latex cat-suits. Plus, Fi speaks to the executive editor of Loaded World Danni Levy about the resurgence of the magazine. You can book your tickets to see Jane and Fi live at the new Crossed Wires festival here: https://www.sheffield...

Jane Garvey is back! And she has anecdotes aplenty... Brace yourselves! In this slightly bonkers episode, Jane and Fi cover sea-swimming, King Charles' first name and Greek yogurt. Plus, BBC Security Correspondent and writer Frank Gardner discusses his latest book 'Invasion'. You can book your tickets to see Jane and Fi live at the new Crossed Wires festival here: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co....

It's Jane M's (Other Jane/Secondhand Jane/Supply Jane/Locum Jane/Jane By Proxy/Substitute Jane/Jane 2) last show before Garvey returns tomorrow! In this episode, Fi and Jane discuss the Genny-Lex, dentures and the summer of 1995. Plus, Fi is joined by journalist and best-selling author Åsne Seierstad to discuss her latest book 'The Afghans'. You can book your tickets to see Jane and Fi live at the...

Many names for Jane M emerge in this episode - how many can you count? Fi and Jane also discuss roller discos, parish notices and foreign accents. There's no guest this evening as over on the live show we were still digesting news that Britain is heading to the polls this July. We'll be back after the bank holiday with Fi and Jane M! You can book your tickets to see Jane and Fi live at the ne...

Fi and Jane M have treated you to two intros today... lucky you. In other news, Fi poses her theory that the size of your thigh may determine your career. There's also an interlude from Jane G and Hilary Bradt, founder of Bradt Travel Guides, speaking on her new book 'Taking the Risk'. You can book your tickets to see Jane and Fi live at the new Crossed Wires festival here: https://www.sheffieldth...

Jane G is away so Jane M is here to play! Fi speaks about her plans to get a “job-stopper” face tattoo… And Jane M responds with an anecdote of when she walked, camped and pool-partied naked.  Plus, Fi is joined by presenter and author, Jonathan Dimbleby, about his new book ‘Endgame 1944: How Stalin Won the War’. You can book your tickets to see Jane and Fi live at the new Crossed Wires festi...

In today's email special, Jane enlightened Fi on 'mucky-tube'... buckle in for that. They also cover beautiful pebbles, Jane's Esther McVey impression and finding a late in life love interest at Crossed Wires... 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 If you want to contact the show to ask a...

Is there such a thing as a funny Immodium story? What about a romantic pre-wedding wax? We may never know. In the meantime, Jane and Fi are joined by designer and television presenter Patrick Grant, to talk about his new book "Less: Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer, Better Things Can Make Us Happier". You can book your tickets to see Jane and Fi live at the new Crossed Wires festival...

Jane and Fi have some BIG Crossed Wires news so listen out for that! They also chat window tax, bank robbery and Raymondo. Plus, Fi speaks to actress and model Elizabeth Hurley about her son's new film 'Strictly Confidential'. 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 If you want to contact the...

Today, Jane and Fi are asking some big questions: Can you take your bra off with one hand? What size is one size fits all? Could you be a silent, intimate waxer? Plus, Jane speaks with Tina Brown, journalist and author, ahead of hosting the Truth Tellers Summit. You can book your tickets to see Jane and Fi live at the new Crossed Wires festival here: https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/book/instan...

Fi's feeling buoyed after a weekend of sunshine - we hope you are too. They chat Eurovision, ageing and plot holes in Red Eye. Plus, co-creator of the hit show 'Blue Lights' Declan Lawn speaks to Fi about season 2. 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 If you want to contact the show to ask...