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He's not our big daddy (with Joanna Cannon)

Ep. 697

Welcome to our audio bath of Cream-Cake Garvey and Quilt-Making Glover discussing why Jane was left in charge of driving a mini bus of colleagues, willing for a shilling schemes and fish-cake defrosting etiquette.


Plus, they speak to psychiatrist turned author, Joanna Cannon, about her latest novel, 'An Unlikely Visitor'.


You can buy tickets for Fringe by the Sea: https://www.fringebythesea.com/off-air-with-jane-fi-and-special-guest-jan-ravens/


Our next book club pick will be a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri. 


You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFOur new playlist 'Coiled Spring' is up and running: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tmoCpbp42ae7R1UY8ofza


Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.


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


Producer: Hannah Quinn

Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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