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Aiming to be fat and happy (with Bill Bailey)

Ep. 339

Are you a bean? You're about to come into your own. Jane and Fi chat Rivals, phallic carrots and doctors in the family.


Plus, they speak to comedian and musician Bill Bailey about his new book ‘My Animals, and Other Animals’ and his upcoming show, Thoughtifier.


Apologies for the technical issues heard in tonight's podcast.


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: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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