<description>&lt;p&gt;She's back in the building! Yes, Fi joins Jane in the studio for their final episode before they 'break up' for the Christmas period. A bonus Christmas special will air on the big day itself, and normal service will resume on Monday the 6th of January. Before that, Jane and Fi chat yuletide highlights, painful show-biz endings and going solo. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus, psychotherapist Julia Samuel answers listeners’ Christmas dilemmas. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get your suggestions in for the next book club pick!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

She's back in the building! Yes, Fi joins Jane in the studio for their final episode before they 'break up' for the Christmas period. A bonus Christmas special will air on the big day itself, and normal service will resume on Monday the 6th of January. Before that, Jane and Fi chat yuletide highlights, painful show-biz endings and going solo. Plus, psychotherapist Julia Samuel answers listeners’ Christmas dilemmas. 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 SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

It's all about the baby Jesus! (with Julia Samuel) 

<description>&lt;p&gt;The ladies are still not reunited but they're together in spirit, and wondering if they should put their faces on 3000 piece jigsaw puzzle. Well why not? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus, explorer Levison Wood talks about the 10th anniversary of his book &lt;em&gt;Across The Nile. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get your suggestions in for the next book club pick! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Levison Wood, Exploring, Nile

The ladies are still not reunited but they're together in spirit, and wondering if they should put their faces on 3000 piece jigsaw puzzle. Well why not? Plus, explorer Levison Wood talks about the 10th anniversary of his book Across The Nile. 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 SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

I'm a vintage blue tit!

<description>&lt;p&gt;Fi's still at home but feeling better. However, relationships with Nancy are somewhat tense. Jane and Fi chat cable-tied wreaths, house guests, and going out after dark. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus, historian, author, and writer-at-large for The Times, Ben Macintyre, discusses his book The Siege. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get your suggestions in for the next book club pick!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Siege, Ben Macintyre, SAS

Fi's still at home but feeling better. However, relationships with Nancy are somewhat tense. Jane and Fi chat cable-tied wreaths, house guests, and going out after dark. Plus, historian, author, and writer-at-large for The Times, Ben Macintyre, discusses his book The Siege. 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 SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Am I in danger of sounding a trifle pompous? (with Ben Macintyre)

<description>&lt;p&gt;Fi joins us from home today as she's not very well. After she's let Nancy out, Jane and Fi chat vasectomies, bell ringing and Shetland.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus, gardener and broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh discusses his festive album Jack Frost: A Winter Tale in collaboration with composer Debbie Wiseman.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get your suggestions in for the next book club pick!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Alan Titchmarsh, christmas, Jack Frost, Debbie Wiseman

Fi joins us from home today as she's not very well. After she's let Nancy out, Jane and Fi chat vasectomies, bell ringing and Shetland. Plus, gardener and broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh discusses his festive album Jack Frost: A Winter Tale in collaboration with composer Debbie Wiseman. 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 SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Gardeners that Jane gets her twinkle out for (with Alan Titchmarsh)

<description>&lt;p&gt;Are you a bell ringer? Were you the first person to ever use the word 'chillax'? How do you feel about plastic chairs? We want to hear from you! There's also chat about retirement, party etiquette and Lourdes. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus, financier, political activist and Putin’s "number one enemy” Bill Browder discusses recent events. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Episode recommendations: Supremacy by Parmy Olson &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get your suggestions in for the next book club pick! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radio &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Bill Browder, Ukraine, Russia, Putin

Are you a bell ringer? Were you the first person to ever use the word 'chillax'? How do you feel about plastic chairs? We want to hear from you! There's also chat about retirement, party etiquette and Lourdes. Plus, financier, political activist and Putin’s "number one enemy” Bill Browder discusses recent events. Episode recommendations: Supremacy by Parmy Olson 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 SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Returning to smoking and tap dancing (with Sir Bill Browder)

Fresh from their all new Times Radio show Jane Garvey and Fi Glover keep the mics on, grab a cuppa and say what they really think - unencumbered and off air. Follow Off Air...with Jane and Fi on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, the Times Radio app or wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: <a href="mailto:janeandfi@times.radio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">janeandfi@times.radio</a> and follow our antics away from the mic on Instagram: @janeandfi Join Jane and Fi on Times Radio every Monday to Thursday afternoon between 3pm and 5pm on DAB, smart speaker and the Times Radio app: <a href="http://www.thetimes.co.uk/radio/live" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.thetimes.co.uk/radio/live</a> <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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