Off Air with Jane & Fi

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'. 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 Instagr...

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 Google and Managing Director of GoogleUk, to discuss 25 years of Google and look ahead to the future of tech. If you want to contact the show to ask a question an...

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 Canine History of 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 Fol...

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 the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Assistant Produce...

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 discuss their new book 'Ultimate Comfort Food'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janea...

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 Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: jane...

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 ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi Assistant Producer: Eve Salusbury...

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 soaked and rinsed Jane. Plus, they're joined by broadcaster Shaun Keaveny to discuss his brand new podcast 'Shaun Keaveny's Daily Grind'. If you want to contact the...

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 Strictly Come Dancing and balancing the demands of his job with his dancing. Here's how to download the bonus episode: Make sure your iPhone has the latest iOS sof...

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 teaching, whether they're descended from royalty, and the bloodline of Fi's cat. They're joined by Bake Off winner John Whaite and they discuss his new memoir Dancing...

Jane the Imperious and Fi attempt to measure the satisfaction they get from theirs jobs... what can go wrong? They also discuss evening routines, dog walking dates and quiet quitting. Plus, they're joined by broadcaster Iain Dale to discuss his new book 'Kings and Queens: 1200 Years of English and British Monarchs'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversa...

Jane and Fi have come to the end of a jam-packed week, and need a quiet night in. But before that, they're talking about pet politics, hereditary laziness, and whether we should consider quietly quitting our jobs. Plus, they're joined by the one and only Michael Ball OBE, to talk about his memoir Different Aspects. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversat...

Jane and Fi are back from Cheltenham Literature Festival and they have a lot of emails to get through! They tackle online dating, books they'd never return to and good customer service at Luton Airport. Plus, they're joined by Times Radio's very own Matt Chorley to discuss his brand new book 'Planes, Trains and Toilet Doors: 50 Places That Changed British Politics'. If you want to contact the show...

Get your candles out, because Off Air turns 1 today! Jane and Fi are celebrating at Cheltenham. Deliciously delirious from both the festival and the cake, they mull over flat earth theories, ice cream flavours, and beans in ramekins. In this bumper episode, Jane and Fi speak to renowned UK opera singer Peter Brathwaite at the festival about his project and book 'Rediscovering Black Portraiture'. T...

Jane and Fi have ventured out of Times Radio Towers and are coming to you from Cheltenham Literature Festival today! Their main questions include: what's for dinner? And will my bed be facing the right way in my hotel room?  They're joined by Shirley Ballas: head judge on Strictly Come Dancing, one of the world's best dancers, and now, novelist. You can pre-order her new book 'Murder on the D...

Jane and Fi are making a seamless transition into today's podcast, and they're asking all the big questions: are curtains better than blinds? What would you do if you found your neighbour's underwear in the garden? And what's happened to all of Jane's money? Author and journalist Emma Gannon joins to talk about her book 'The Success Myth'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get...

Jane shares, what she considers to be, the biggest issue of our time... washing pegs. Yes, really. They also discuss Tony's pepper mill, baths with steps and mound music. Plus, they're joined by Grand Designs' Kevin McCloud, who was speaking ahead of Grand Designs Live, taking place at the NEC from the 4th - 8th of October. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the...

The Archers is still being discussed, to no one's surprise... But, they also manage to cover their journalistic capabilities, Nigel Farage on Strictly and Jane's pepper mill. Plus, friend of the show Dame Esther Rantzen joins them to reflect on her career, discuss her health and share her hopes for the future. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation t...

Jane's faffing so Fi kicks things off without her. Once she arrives, they chat high tech pepper grinders, the new book club pick and Miriam Margolyes' rider. Plus, Victoria Hislop joins them to discuss her new novel 'The Figurine'. 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 As...

Jane and Fi have snacked their way through the day and are ready to talk about matching chocolate to your mood, swanning about in a slip, and Fi's past life as a vicar... They're joined by Springwatch presenter Kate Humble to talk about her new book 'Where the Hearth Is'. And we've got a podcast exclusive interview with The Times' Lucy Bannerman about her recently taxidermied tortoise. If you want...

Jane is still trying to get Fi into The Archers and she's having none of it! They also reflect on the magic of time zones, neighbourhood Whatsapp groups and KissCams. Plus, Dame Rose Tremain joins them to discuss her new novel 'Absolutely & Forever'. 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 I...

Jane is reunited with Ken Follett and she's thrilled. In this particularly giddy episode, they also chat HRT dreams and getting better in your 50's. Ken joins them to discuss his new novel 'The Armour of Light'. The final book in the Kingsbridge series. 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 In...

It's a bit of a mixed bag today as Jane Mulkerrins sits in for the big interview but Fi is here for the bulk of the podcast! They chat worms of appreciation, banned baby names and Agent V. Plus, Jeffrey Archer joins Jane and Jane to discuss his new novel 'Traitors Gate'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.rad...

Jane and Fi have picked another opinion-dividing book for their second Book Club episode: 'My Sister the Serial Killer' by Oyinkan Braithwaite. 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 Follow us on Instagram...

Professional working mum, or concerned and thoughtful parent? Fi is facing a dilemma, while Jane is busy waving a loaf of sourdough bread around the office and asking for a 'rompathon' for next month's Book Club pick. They're joined by Michelin starred chef Michel Roux Jr to talk about his new recipe book, 'Michel Roux at Home: Simple and delicious French meals for every day'. If you want to conta...