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Off Air... with Jane and Fi

I do like the opportunity to complain (with Jennie Godfrey)

Ep. 370

In this wide-ranging episode, Jane and Fi cover silent divorce, fun guys, Iain Dale's television, zips, climate change, property shows and imaginary friends (*gasp*). Plus, make sure to look out for the pun that flies over Jane's head!


Author Jennie Godfrey also joins to discuss her Sunday Times Bestseller ‘The List of Suspicious Things’.


Get your suggestions in for the next book club pick!


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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