Off Air... with Jane and Fi

Jane's had a filling, excuse the drool. To Fi's delight, this also means there will be no apple-eating at the desk today! They also chat alpaca adoption, novelty knickers, fruit fly lagoons of death and hot priests. Plus, Fi speaks to the novelist Clare Chambers about her latest book 'Shy Creatures'. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler

Jane and Fi have a supply teacher producer situation today and they're just not used to this kind of discipline - but they still manage to chat about why you don't see daytime ghosts, the multi 'talented' King Henry the 8th and whether plays within plays are any good.They also ask the big question: Do you throw your own? (Knickers)They're also joined by David Olusoga, who speaks about his new book 'Black History for Every Day of the Year' which he wrote with his siblings, Yinka and Kemi Olusoga.Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler

Following last night's debate Jane and Fi discuss alleged cat chomping from 'the walking wotsit'. They also set a pet embargo to save the pod from becoming furry friend focused. Jane also speaks to author, screenwriter and actor, Lynda La Plante, on her memoir 'Getting Away with Murder' which comes out tomorrow. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. 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 Assistant Producer: Hannah Quinn Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

Today Jane and Fi ask: what age is the cut off for public displays of affection? They also consider starting up a travel agency... Nantucket anyone? Plus, Jane speaks to mountaineer, Kenton Cool, about his upcoming tour 'K2: The Savage Mountain'. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. 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 Assistant Producer: Hannah Quinn Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

Autumn is here and Shackleton is back! In today's episode, Jane reveals that she has always had time for George Clooney whilst Fi ponders whether there is a chill wind coming towards Taylor Swift. They are also joined by David Hepworth, music journalist, about his new book 'Hope I Get Old Before I Die'. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. 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 Assistant Producer: Hannah Quinn Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

The summer is well and truly over! On a drizzly London day, Jane and Fi chat canine bed intruders, papal fashion and why 5'7" might just be the ideal height. Plus, Fi speaks to Mark Russell, CEO of the Children's Society, about how some schools should be doing more to make school uniforms affordable.  Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. 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: Guy Emanuel Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

Listen up fellow listeners, Fi has a golden nugget of wisdom to share... she forgot it. Fear not, Jane has a conspiracy about the numbers on the back of London buses to keep you entertained in the meantime. Also, Fi speaks to dog whisperer Louise Glazebrook about her new book 'Everything your puppy wants you to know'. Our next book club pick has been announced! 'The Trouble with Goats and Sheep' by Joanna Cannon. 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 Assistant Producer: Hannah Quinn Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

Fi's eery feelings toward Bromley are getting stronger and she's considering taking matters into her own hands! There's also more chat of pet portraits, happy TV and the double meaning of Madeira. Plus, Strictly's Janette Manrara is here to discuss her new book 'Tiny Dancer, Big World'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler

Today, Jane and Fi discuss the different things a listener might keep in their tote: disposable handkerchiefs and emergency tampons... probably a poo bag too? They are also calling out for the creation of Off Air memes to fend off relentless fat belly ads.Plus, Jane speaks to the artist Alison Lapper ahead of her documentary In My Own Words which is coming out on 9th September.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfiAssistant Producer: Hannah QuinnPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler