Off Air with Jane & Fi

Jane and Fi are joined by Paulette Hamilton, the first black woman to become an MP in Birmingham. Also - how did Fi's kittens get their names? Will Jane enjoy a modern take on Shakespeare's Othello? And what are 'Wendy bits'!? If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Times Radio Producer: Kate Lee Podcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Fi discuss the homelessness crisis and systemic failure as well as why your Grandma should always be your best cheerleader with journalist Daniel Lavelle.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Producer: Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Fi chat £58 sheep, giving birth in the living room and the challenges of modern farming with Yorkshire Shepherdess Amanda Owen. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Podcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Fi chat flexitarians, maternity leave and what is the best day to go to the theatre….They're also joined by American comedian Alex Edelman on his latest show ‘Just For Us’.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Producer: Erin CarneyTimes Radio Producer: Kate LeePodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Fi chat childbirth, royalty and the tennis champion that won £40…They're also joined by actor Jason Watkins, who speaks about losing his two year old daughter a decade ago to sepsis and why he's trying to raise awareness of the illness now through a documentary with his wife.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Producer: Erin CarneyTimes Radio Producer: Kate LeePodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane is back after her day off, and Fi is struggling to keep the peace... They're joined by the star of Channel 4's 'First Dates' Fred Sirieix to talk about the link between food and love. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Podcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane's taking a well deserved day off so Fi is joined by our second favourite Jane, Associate Editor of The Times Magazine, Jane Mulkerrins. Comedian and podcaster Cariad Lloyd joined Fi and Jane 2.0 in the studio to talk about her new book 'You Are Not Alone'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Assistant Producer: Eve Salusbury Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Podcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you were thinking...er...Ross Kemp doing a light entertainment game show…how does that work? So were we. And so was he.TV tough guy turned Mr. Saturday Night Prime Time, Ross Kemp, joined Jane and Fi in the studio to talk about Bridge of Lies.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Fi are joined by 'Winter Watch' presenter Michaela Strachan, who solves the mystery of why there's no 'Summer Watch'... Also, do you like going to school reunions? What will happen when radio presenters are replaced by robots? And what's that seal doing in M&S? If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Podcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you didn't study geography, would still have gone on all the trips? Jane did?Also, historian Katy Hessel discusses the power of the lost women of the art world with her new book 'A history of art without men'.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Omid Djalili the actor and comedian joins Jane and Fi to talk about his new high-concept podcast 'Please Tell Me A Story'. Plus, Fi tries to work out what name her phone would auto-correct to 'catheter' and Jane teaches us how to get a shy kitten to poo... If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Podcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ding! Ding! Gloves up gentlemen.As extracts from 'Spare' hit the papers Stig Abell joins Jane and Fi to talk sibling rivalry and picks through the accusations Prince Harry has levelled at his brother, Prince William, and the revelations about his own personal life.Also, lawyer turned bestselling author Nadine Matheson discusses her new police procedural 'The Binding Room' - the sequel to 'The Jigsaw Man' in the DI Henley seriesIf you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anoosheh Ashooori was held in an Iranian prison for five years only to be released last year alongside Nazanin Zagari-Radcliffe. He joins Jane and Fi to relive his harrowing ordeal. Today PM Rishi Sunak announced his wish for all UK students to continue studying some form of maths until the age of 18. University challenge star, broadcaster and math's teacher, Bobby Seagull, discusses why he thinks this is a good idea.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you still partake in a cheeky Nandos? What would you do for a famous 'black card'? Fi suggests a tattoo may get you there?Comedian Ramesh Ranganathan reveals the story behind one of his fascinating tattoos, talks about his new sitcom with Katherine Ryan 'Romantic Getaway', and with his former math's teacher hat on he discusses what his plans would be do to fix the UK education system.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Fi talk about their favourite presents this Christmas, campaign for cat's eyes on the roads in the US, and discuss the ins and outs of blind baking. They're joined by bestselling author Gill Hornby to discuss her new book 'Godmersham Park'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Podcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's final best-of before Jane and Fi return next week, they talk to the award winning food critic, columnist and broadcaster Grace Dent, about her hit podcast Comfort Eating.Plus, Hollywood director of Bridesmaids, The Heat and Ghostbusters, Paul Feig, talks all things cocktails.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Producers: Kate Lee, Emma Sherry, Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ready for a second helping of the very best of 'Off air with Jane and Fi'? Today, the author and How to Fail podcast host Elizabeth Day joins them in the studio to talk about friendship, writing for different audiences, and what happened when she interviewed Liz Truss.Plus, the chef and campaigner Jamie Oliver talks about his new book, how families can continue to cook good food during the current cost of living crisis, and stopping the government U-turn on health eating for children.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Producers: Kate Lee, Emma Sherry, Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another Christmas cracker of a best-of 'Off air... with Jane and Fi' for you today featuring the comedian Tom Allen who talks about how he channelled the loss of his father into his memoir "Too Much", and slipping on lubricant in aa gay sauna.Plus, the legendary chef Yotam Ottolenghi on his new cookbook "Extra Good Things" and which cultural recipes he has "bastardised" and which he would never dream of touching.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Producers: Kate Lee, Emma Sherry, Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first of our best-of episodes of 'Off air' with some of Jane and Fi's favourite interviews of the year.Today they are joined by Monty Python star and seasoned traveller, Sir Michael Palin, to talk about his latest journey through Iraq. Plus, Britain's second astronaut, and first to be a resident of the International Space Station - Major Tim Peake.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Producers: Kate Lee, Emma Sherry, Eve SalusburyTimes Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've been enjoying 'Off air... with Jane and Fi' then perhaps you might be interested in another podcast here at The Times? So let us introduce you to Wine Times.And discussing and decanting with Suzi Ruffell and Will Lyons on a special live edition of Wine Times - up on the 17th floor of the News Building and in front of an audience of lucky - are Times Radio's newest presenting duo...Jane Garvey and Fi Glover. As well as four great wines to taste, Fi explains why she refuses to feel stressed about Christmas this year, Jane discusses her love for Cava, Will shares why Brits are big wine drinkers and Suzi delights in the idea of hosting her first Christmas lunch. Villa Broglia Gavi di Gavi 2021Purple Owl Pinot Noir 2021Saracosa Governo Rosso IGT 2021L’Epiphanie de Sauternes 2018 All the wines in the series are available at www.sundaytimeswineclub.co.uk Producer: Anya PearceSeries Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the final day of Jane's solo career in the studio with The Times science editor Tom Whipple filling in the guest presenter's chair.Also, journalist and author Rachel Clarke joins them in the studio to talk through her book about working in the NHS palliative care team - and discusses what she believes needs to be done in order for the current NHS strikes to come to an end. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's day three with no Fi, so to help her cheer up, Jane is joined by three guests this episode. Historical author Julia Boyd discusses the news that a 97-year-old former typist at a Nazi concentration camp has been convicted of aiding in the murder of more than 10,000 people. Times Radio's Chief Political Commentator Lucy Fisher shares her most memorable interview of the year, and Asa Bennett, former speechwriter for Liz Truss, sheds some light on working for the UK's shortest serving PM.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Podcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another day flying solo and Jane is already starting to look forward to Fi's return.The Times Technology Business Editor, Katie Prescott, is Jane's presenters friend today and tries her best to explain a bizarre cryptocurrency fraud story.Also, the novelist and creator of Grantchester, James Runcie, discusses his new book - and ode to his wife Marilyn's - 'Tell me Good Things'.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Fi off on her Christmas holidays Jane is flying solo...with a little help from her friends.Fellow Jane and associate editor of The Times Magazine, Jane Mulkerrins, is in the hot seat to discuss some of her favourite stories of the year - and the lengths she will go to in order to get a story...including naked walks in the the British countryside.Also, former supermodel Paulina Porizkova discusses her new book "No Filter', finding social media in her 50's and being left out of her late husbands will.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the last podcast of the year for Fi before she follows Santa on a merry jaunt in the sky for her Christmas hols - they celebrate by talking all things snakes.Jennie Bond reviews the second instalment of the Harry and Meghan Netflix documentary - and novelist Barbara Kingsolver discusses her new book "Demon Copperhead"If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Fi discuss Joanna Lumley's recent comments, being given presentation pickles, and the need for more lollipop people in Marrakesh. They're joined by Teresa Weiler, who opens up about the process of finding out her birth parents were siblings, and why it meant she didn’t want children of her own. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Podcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Fi come up with a new safe word, and have to use it quite a few times. They're joined by Andrea Elliott, Pulitzer prize winning author of 'Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival & Hope in an American City' If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Podcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What would you do if you blocked the loo at a high powered event? Turn to the sister of the Queen and use a cake slice? Surely not...but if you did you certainly wouldn't keep that cake slice...would you?!Fashion guru Susannah Constantine answers that and so much more in her new memoir "Ready For Absolutely Nothing" including how it feels to be ghosted by Dolph Lungren, stalking Scissor Sisters front-man Jake Shears until he agreed to become her friend, and whether Elton John falls under 'E' or 'J' in her address book.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gyles Brandreth joins Jane on Fi to discuss his podcast 'Something Rhymes With Purple' with Susie Dent, and it's perfectly timed on the day that Harry and Meghan's Netflix documentary dropped. In the meantime, Jane's still attempting to predict the outcome of England's World Cup match, and Fi's got a handbag full of used turkey... If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Podcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Jane's dreams of becoming a lounge crooner ever come true? Does Fi have an incredibly serious face? Can the pair still unlock their full potential?Jane and Fi are joined by sports broadcaster and host of "The High Performance" podcast, Jake Humphrey, for this week's edition of Wellness Wednesday.Also, author AM Homes discusses her new book "The Unfolding".If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Fi ask; are you still drifting in with us? Should a broadcaster come to work with a blocked nose? Can a student live on Dairylea and two loaves?Also, the award winning author Adele Parks talks about her newest book 'One Last Secret'.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Fi ask what shape vegan food should be, how best to make small talk at parties, and do pilots ever get used to aeroplane toilets?Pilot and author of 'How to Land a Plane' and 'Imagine a City' Mark Vanhoenacker has the answers to at least one of those questions.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Michael and Hilary Whitehall join Jane and Fi to talk about their podcast 'Wittering Whitehalls' and give their advice on what to tell a client who's been in a terrible play. Also - why is this podcast called Off Air? Why do vegans like meat shaped meat substitutes? And can Jane correctly predict the score of England's next World Cup game? If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Podcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Fi discover the benefits of Sea Moss with Sea Moss Boss boss Tee McKen. They're joined by Dr Anne Marie Imafidon, the youngest ever girl to pass A level computing and founder of Stemettes, about her new book 'She's In Ctrl'. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Assistant Producer: Kate Lee Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Podcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Would you skip the football to hunt for your stopcock? Fi might be doing that very thing whilst you're listening. They are also joined by the Irish author Michelle Gallen to discus her latest novel Factory Girls. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Times Radio Producer: Rosie Cutler Podcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fi: "We've had too much sex already...and it's only Monday!"Stars of the hit podcast series My Dad Wrote a Porno, Jamie Morton and Alice Levine, reveal why the show is ending, and answer Fi's obsessive question...what's happening to the RSS feed (one for the podcast nerds).Also - some amazing emails including a nudity based excursion that will leave you questioning your next summer holiday.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The comedian Tom Allen joins Jane and Fi in the studio to talk about how he channelled the loss of his father into his new book "Too Much".Also, how slipping on lubricant in a gay sauna was his first foray into slapstick comedy, his affinity with middle-aged women, and how American toilets are different to ours in the UK.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Fi discuss beauty therapists reviewing their patients, and ask if a group of elderly nuns who encounter a naturist on a ramble are entitled to be alarmed...They're joined by Paul Feig - the Hollywood director of Bridesmaids, The Heat and Ghostbusters about turning his attention to mixology with his new book 'Cocktail Time!'If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To be, or not to be...in the buff?Jane and Fi ask why almost 7 million Brits have claimed to be throwing out their wardrobe in favour of their birthday suit, if it's appropriate to microwave a jacket potato and reveal a top tip to dealing with a diary clash.They're also joined by the writer and campaigner Rachel Kelly to talk about her new book "You'll Never Walk Alone"; a collection of poems to help with life's upland downs.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Fi discuss loos at motorway service stations, removing the glue from HRT patches, and how to deal with awkward supermarket encounters...They're joined by award winning food critic, columnist and broadcaster Grace Dent, to talk more about the fourth season of her podcast Comfort Eating.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nice bums, strong thighs, and easy on the eyes...but should we be objectifying the likes of Jack Grealish and the rest of the England football team?Also, with the Spanish team being refused their favourite chorizo in Qatar they ask what the British equivalent would be.They're also joined by the author and journalist Sali Hughes to talk about her new book Everything is Washable.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Fi discuss royal hands, the renaming of stopcocks, and deliciously voluble Spanish...And, they're joined by novelist and screenwriter Emma Donoghue on the new adaptation of her book The Wonder.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beetroot or chocolate infused hummus anyone? Well not in an Ottolenghi restaurant.The legendary chef Yotam Ottolenghi joins Jane and Fi to talk about his new cookbook "Extra Good Things" and reveals which cultural recipes he has "bastardised" and which he would never dream of touching.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Fi talk eating lunch at your desk, extravagant gifts from love interests, and putting your golf balls in the dishwasher...And they're joined by rapper Professor Green to hear more about his work with the Post Office and British Gas to give advice on how to get through the cost-of-living crisis.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Producer: Kate LeeTimes Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the World Cup in Qatar now just days away and off the back of Gareth Southgate's squad announcement, Jane and Fi look ahead to the competition with The Times chief football writer Henry Winter.They also question the longstanding criticism surrounding the tournament with the sports broadcaster Kate Mason - whose new podcast documentary Inside Qatar, with Football Ramble, charts her first hand experience of the human stories behind the controversial competition.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is kindness getting rehabilitated?The award-winning science journalist and broadcaster Claudia Hammond joins Jane and Fi in the studio to talk about her latest book The Keys to Kindness and asks which politicians will pass her kindest test.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Fi talk to author, artist, feminist and influencer, Florence Given about what it's like to be labelled the 'voice of Gen Z', her feminist journey, and social media which she explores in 'Girlcrush'.Her new book, and debut novel, 'Girlcrush' is available now.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Producer: Emma SherryTimes Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane and Fi talk to comedian, writer, actor, presenter, and seasoned traveller Sir Michael Palin about his 1000 mile journey down the River Tigris. His journey took him from Turkey and through Iraq, and has been documented in his new book. 'Into Iraq' is available now.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Producer: Emma SherryTimes Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We waited...and waited..and waited for Rishi Sunk to make an appearance at Cop27 - and whilst he pondered his speech Jane and Fi discussed the power of medical maggots. Honestly.Also, they were spoke to the Don of gardening, lovely Monty, who was joined by his puppy Ned, to talk about his new book Venetian Gardens.They also discussed the power of allotments for community spirit, the changing influence of gardening on climate change, and how to combat the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Only one month into the new show and already one listener is beginning to worry about Jane and Fi's professional and personal relationship?As the cost of living crisis continues to worsen the Managing Director of Iceland, Richard Barker, discusses what the supermarket chain is doing to help their customers.And as we continue to reflect on the removal of troops from Afghanistan, documentary maker Matt Heineman talks about his new work, Retrograde, filmed from a unique perspective on the front lines.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] Radio Producer: Rosie CutlerPodcast Executive Producer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.