Off Air with Jane & Fi

Jane and Fi roll through a host of different topics on today's episode - from holiday luggage to men's underwear, Fi's love of Coldplay and Britain's care system. In today's Big Interview, writer and activist Emily Kenway joins Jane and Fi to discuss her book 'Who Cares' - which delves into her experiences being a carer for her mum who had cancer. She argues for legal rights for people c...

Jane and Fi are about to head off to their belated Christmas dinner... in the middle of June. But they're here with another bumper episode of former Prime Ministers, ventriloquist dummies, and toys banished to the cupboard of history. 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 our instagram!  @Janea...

Jane and Fi are very excited about their recent desk move - but they've just about got time to speak about general elections, Miriam Margolyes in a glacial blue silk stiff and power struggles at the top of Vogue... Sally Gunnell was the 400 metres hurdles Olympic gold medallist in Barcelona in 1992 - she joins Jane and Fi to tell them about her 'deskercise' routine. If you want to contact the show...

The heat just keeps getting to Jane as she becomes borderline delirious in this episode. They also chat Jane's intentions to get in the House of Lords, the joys of white bread and Coldplay (again). Plus they’re joined by radio presenter “Whispering Bob” Harris. Details of The Songs The Beatles Gave Away UK tour are available at bobharris.org   If you want to contact the show to ask a que...

The heat has got Jane and Fi in a bit of a tizzy! They discuss 'self appointed characters', hating Coldplay and Fi provides another uncomfortable beep... Plus they’re joined by Dr. Olivia Chapple. You can check out her charity at www.horatiosgarden.org.uk . 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 our...

Jane and Fi are talking about Jane’s gift of the second sight, getting angry about idioms, and asking why we can hear the British couple shouting at each other from twelve tents away... They're joined by Judy Murray to talk about her book 'The Wild Card'. 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 our in...

Jane and Fi talk cat wounds, mint chocolate buttons and sliding into DMs... They're joined by journalist and writer Sathnam Sanghera to talk about his new book 'Stolen History' . 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 our instagram! @JaneandFi Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie...

Jane and Fi chat male contraception, London's transportation system and syphilis... as you do. They’re joined by novelist Diana Evans to discuss her most recent novel 'A House for Alice'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Assistant Producers: Catherine Fusillo Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted...

Jane and Fi are very excited because they've launched an instagram account! You can get involved by following @JaneandFi. Plus rugby legend Gareth Thomas joins them from the side of a mountain as he completes the 3 Peak Challenge for his charity TackleHIV. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Assistant Pr...

Jane is looking for a trucker's tan and a couple of burgers, while Fi is singing a little song about boob separators... They're joined by Ukrainian writer Victoria Belim, to talk about her memoir 'The Rooster House'  If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Produc...

Jane and Fi get stuck into some award winning journalism and discuss the afterlife, being a bridesmaid, and some 'frin-tastic' emails. They're joined by DJ Fat Tony to discuss his memoir 'I Don't Take Requests'. If you've been affected by any issues in this interview - send us an email at feedback@times.radio and we'll point you in the right direction to the resources and help you need. If you wan...

Jane has just about recovered from jet-lag after her trip to Glasgow a month ago. So much so that she considered a trip to B&Q this bank holiday Monday. She's joined by another Jane, Jane Mulkerrins, to talk about poetry, pinafores and penises. Professor Sir David Omand is today's big interview, he talks about his book 'How to Survive a Crisis'. If you want to contact the show to ask a questio...

Jane and Fi are busy sunning themselves this bank holiday Monday but they took the time to record an email special. From Joe and the Juice to over-plucked eyebrows and inappropriate itching on public transport...there's much to cover! If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Assistant Producers: Eve Salusbury...

Buckle up for an extra existential episode, because Jane and Fi are asking if life would be easier as a sherbet fountain? Or maybe a two-fingered sloth in a zoo? What about a young cat having a wee in the middle of a mattress in the spare room? They're joined by Alvin Hall to talk about his book 'Driving the Green Book'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the con...

Is a tabard a housecoat? Is a housecoat a tabard? And what's a dressing gown? Jane and Fi are asking the big questions in today's podcast. They're joined by popstar Gary Kemp, to talk about the Rockonteurs podcast's first live recording as part of The Podcast Show 2023 on 25th May. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandf...

Jane and Fi grapple with the difference between a house coat and a dressing gown and Jane shares the savage lessons she learnt from the time she stroked a bee... Plus, they’re joined by Norwegian crime writer Jo Nesbø to discuss the latest instalment of his Harry Hole detective series as well as anxiety induced dreams involving an old football coach. If you want to contact the show to ask a questi...

Jane and Fi have swapped chairs for today's episode and it's causing chaos. They attempt some serious questions about flatulence when they're joined by actor Stephen Mangan, to talk about his new children's book 'The Unlikely Rise of Harry Sponge' . They also discuss losing parents at a young age, playing Postman Pat and whether Stephen would ever do a superhero movie. If you want to contact the s...

Jane and Fi are talking about pet insurance that's a trifle suspicious, the little moments of joy in raising toddlers and, of course, sex. They're joined by Rory Cellan-Jones to talk about his podcast 'Movers and Shakers: a podcast about life with Parkinson's' If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Assistan...

Fi's shower is juddering and Jane reckons we should get the plumbers in to have a look... Plus, Claire Powell finally joins them ‘Off Air’ to discuss her debut novel (much championed by our Jane), which addresses family dynamics over a series of meals. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Assistant Produc...

Once Fi's finished eating her tuna sandwich, she and Jane get to work planning their twin room in the News UK Retirement Home for the Complex and Demanding. They're joined by one of Britain's best loved children's authors, Jacqueline Wilson. The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure will be published on May 25th 2023. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversa...

In this episode, Jane & Fi take you through the mechanics of shopping in John Lewis, the tricky dynamics of sex in a long-term relationships, and the heartache of estrangement in families. Plus Jane and Fi are joined by DJ-turned-novelist Annie Macmanus, known as 'Annie Mac', who talks about her new book 'The Mess We're In', her life philosophies and her relationship to her Irish identity. If...

Following an afternoon of slightly challenging radio performance, Jane and Fi bring you an all email special. There's plenty to discuss - like what excuse would you use to get out of an embarrassing situation? What happened when Jane almost interviewed Hilary Clinton? And why does Fi keep asking that poor man what CDs he's buying? If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved...

Another joyous episode and this time Jane and Fi are talking the joys of naked swimming, elasticated clothing and the controversial twirl. Plus, they're joined by bestselling author Joanne Harris, author of ‘Chocolat’, to discuss her new novel ‘Broken Light’ all about middle age, menopause and female anger. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then...

Jane and Fi plan their re-enactment of the coronation and make their apologies to Jane's late cat Mittens, who is definitely an 'Off Air' fan. They're joined by Gabby Logan, sports presenter, former gymnast and brilliantly successful podcaster. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Assistant Producers: Kat...

One more sleep until Coronation day, and Jane and Fi are struggling to contain their excitement. So, they're bringing you an extra special coronation countdown episode of Off Air. Jane and Fi are joined by Emma Bridgewater, ceramics and pottery designer, and by Julia Montagu, known as the American Viscountess If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation th...