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Off Air... with Jane and Fi

Warning: Just a tiny bit more politics... (with Matt Chorley and Sir Anthony Seldon)

Ep. 274

Jane has returned from her week off refreshed but is missing one Fi Glover - so until Fi returns, Times Radio's Matt Chorley keeps the seat warm. They talk Larry the Cat, drunken election night stomps around the newsroom and why every politician has the potential to be funny. (Fi is back tomorrow)


Jane also speaks to political historian Sir Anthony Seldon about his new book 'The Conservative Effect, 2010–2024: 14 Wasted Years?'


Our next book club pick has been announced! 'Missing, Presumed' is by Susie Steiner.


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 us on Instagram! @janeandfi


Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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