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Off Air with Jane & Fi

Ms. This App Is Crap (with Deborah Meaden)

Ep. 245

Jane is bursting for a wee and Fi isn't helping matters. Before Jane dashes off, they discuss power cuts, greyhound suffragettes and asserting their fame.


Plus, businesswoman Deborah Meaden joins Jane and Fi to discuss appearing on Taskmaster. Taskmaster’s New Year Treat airs at 9pm, Tuesday 2nd January on Channel 4.


If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio


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Assistant Producer: Eve Salusbury

Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler

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