Off Air with Jane & Fi

Jane and Fi discuss royal hands, the renaming of stopcocks, and deliciously voluble Spanish... And, they're joined by novelist and screenwriter Emma Donoghue on the new adaptation of her book The Wonder. 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 Producer: Rosie Cutler P...

Beetroot or chocolate infused hummus anyone? Well not in an Ottolenghi restaurant. The legendary chef Yotam Ottolenghi joins Jane and Fi to talk about his new cookbook "Extra Good Things" and reveals which cultural recipes he has "bastardised" and which he would never dream of touching. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: jan...

Jane and Fi talk eating lunch at your desk, extravagant gifts from love interests, and putting your golf balls in the dishwasher... And they're joined by rapper Professor Green to hear more about his work with the Post Office and British Gas to give advice on how to get through the cost-of-living crisis. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then pl...

With the World Cup in Qatar now just days away and off the back of Gareth Southgate's squad announcement, Jane and Fi look ahead to the competition with The Times chief football writer Henry Winter. They also question the longstanding criticism surrounding the tournament with the sports broadcaster Kate Mason - whose new podcast documentary Inside Qatar, with Football Ramble, charts her first hand...

Is kindness getting rehabilitated? The award-winning science journalist and broadcaster Claudia Hammond joins Jane and Fi in the studio to talk about her latest book The Keys to Kindness and asks which politicians will pass her kindest test. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio Times Radio Producer: Rosie...

Jane and Fi talk to author, artist, feminist and influencer, Florence Given about what it's like to be labelled the 'voice of Gen Z', her feminist journey, and social media which she explores in 'Girlcrush'. Her new book, and debut novel, 'Girlcrush' 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...

Jane and Fi talk to comedian, writer, actor, presenter, and seasoned traveller Sir Michael Palin about his 1000 mile journey down the River Tigris. His journey took him from Turkey and through Iraq, and has been documented in his new book.  'Into Iraq' 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...

We waited...and waited..and waited for Rishi Sunk to make an appearance at Cop27 - and whilst he pondered his speech Jane and Fi discussed the power of medical maggots. Honestly. Also, they were spoke to the Don of gardening, lovely Monty, who was joined by his puppy Ned, to talk about his new book Venetian Gardens. They also discussed the power of allotments for community spirit, the changing inf...

Only one month into the new show and already one listener is beginning to worry about Jane and Fi's professional and personal relationship? As the cost of living crisis continues to worsen the Managing Director of Iceland, Richard Barker, discusses what the supermarket chain is doing to help their customers. And as we continue to reflect on the removal of troops from Afghanistan, documentary maker...

Jane and Fi are joined by lifestyle journalist and Wellness Wednesday regular, Rosamund Dean, to find out how to cope when everything feels a bit bleak. And, Ian Hislop talks about his new play "Spike" and the continued influence of Private Eye on the news and laws in the UK. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@time...

Jane and Fi talk to journalist, columnist and author, Bryony Gordon, about social media, Prince Harry, being a parent, and her experiences with alcoholism. Her latest book, a young adult novel, 'Let Your Hair Down', is out 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 Assistant Producer: Emma Sherry Time...

Jane and Fi discuss economics, prison, immigration and how to help the younger generation with Scott Galloway, New York Times best-selling author and Professor of Marketing at NYU Stern School of Business. His new book, Adrift: America in 100 Charts is out 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 Assista...

Jane and Fi talk words with lexicographer, etymologist and the woman in Dictionary Corner, Susie Dent. Susie Dent's new book, 'An Emotional Dictionary: Real Words for How You Feel, from Angst to Zwodder' is out 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 Assistant Producer: Emma Sherry Times Radio Producer:...

Jane and Fi discuss pet grief, intimacy with pets and writing sex scenes with writer and former TV host, Dawn O'Porter. Her latest novel, 'Cat Lady', is out 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 Assistant Producer: Emma Sherry Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Podcast Executive Producer: Ben...

Jane and Fi discuss the risks of horizontal stripes, and Nick Grimshaw talks about his new memoir, 'Soft Lad'. 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 Producer: Rosie Cutler Podcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Rishi Sunak has started appointing his cabinet after being officially asked by King Charles to form a new government. Jane and Fi chat about that and the other big stories of the day including a shortage of cat skin in Japanese banjo making... And, they're joined by Britain's first black female professor of history, Dr Olivette Otele. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get invol...

Penny Mordaunt pulls out of the Conservative leadership race - meaning Rishi Sunak will be our next Prime Minister. Jane Garvey and Fi Glover discuss the significance of the UK's first British-Asian PM with Sunder Katwala and Ayesha Hazarika. And, Sir Anthony Seldon explains what's first on the to do list for Sunak now that he's in charge. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get...

Another resignation and another Prime Minister leaves office this year - with Liz Truss becoming the shortest reigning PM in British history. They're joined by a series of journalists, commentators and politicians including Labour's Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy and the leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey. And Jane and Fi reflect on a fortnight of big events in Westminster - and as...

Moments after Suella Braverman departs as Home Secretary, Jane and Fi chat about the jeopardy of live radio. They're joined by human rights barrister Adam Wagner to talk about his new book Emergency State: How We Lost Our Freedoms In the Pandemic and Why It Matters. And Skip Innes tells Jane and Fi about the benefits of cold water swimming for this week's instalment of Wellness Wednesday. If you w...

One day on from having to tear up the script and start yesterday's show again, Jane and Fi return to discuss Hugh Edwards 10 second warning about The Queen's death and when else they've had to be quick on their feet in the studio. They are joined by the author and How to Fail podcast host Elizabeth Day; to talk about friendship, writing for different audiences, and what happened when she interview...

Jane and Fi review the day's big political news which forced them to throw out their entire show and start again. They are joined by Times Radio chief political commentator, Lucy Fisher, and Red Box podcast host Matt Chorley live from the press gallery in Westminster to discuss the infamous governmental U-turn. Also, were Jane's daughter's student digs as horrific as she feared and will Fi become...

It's the end of the first week of the podcast and already Jane and Fi have a bonus edition with Labour politician Jess Phillips; Shadow Minster for Domestic Violence and Safeguarding. They spoke together at Podcast Day 24 for a panel discussion about how she manages to juggle being a working politician with hosting her hugely successful podcast Yours Sincerely - where she gives her guests a chance...

Jane and Fi have reached the end of their first week in the new job and are very much looking forward to the weekend. But before they can recharge the batteries ready for more they sit down for another edition of the podcast. Joining them today is the astronaut Major Tim Peake, who is embarking on a new adventure...writing a children's book. 'The Cosmic Diary of our Incredible Universe is out toda...

Jane and Fi question whether it's a good idea for "Royal adjacent" former rugby star Mike Tindall to enter the I'm a Celebrity Jungle. Joining them today is the campaigner and Times Radio's own Mariella Frostrup to discuss the findings of the Menopause All-Party Parliamentary Group. Also, Rosamund Dean kicks off "Wellness Wendesday's" a new feature to help Jane and Fi take better care of themselve...

Jane and Fi discuss the fallout from footballer Iker Casillas's alleged joke about being gay in a sport where coming out for men seems almost impossible. Joining them today is the Royal broadcaster Katie Nicholl to talk about her new book "New Royals" and answer why it's so hard being a female member of the Royal family. Also, Kayley Stead, the brave bride who continued with her wedding after her...