Off Air with Jane & Fi

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...

Fresh from their Times Radio debut Jane and Fi welcome you to their new podcast series, Fi debates the best way to approach starting a new job and the truth is revealed about Jane's "favourite" tomato curry recipe. Joining them today is the chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver to talk about his new book, One Pot, how families can continue to cook good food during the current cost of living crisis, sto...