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Off Air with Jane & Fi

I've got these huge knickers, do you want them? (with Gareth Thomas)

Ep. 142
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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 Producer: Eve Salusbury

Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler



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