The next book club pick has been announced! We’ll be reading Leonard and Hungry Paul by Rónán Hession — we hope you’ll join us. Also in this episode, Jane and Fi chat about dog hotels, ramen, and togs.

Plus, historian Professor Lucy Noakes discusses her latest book 'The People's Victory: VE Day Through the Eyes of Those Who Were There', marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

Here’s the link to that swimwear advert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gtugR_ii4o

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It's another slightly giddy episode as Jane and Fi discuss Clacton Pier, Crosby and badminton.

Plus, actress Gillian Anderson discusses her latest film ‘The Salt Path’, with Jason Isaacs, based on the best selling memoir.

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There's quite a lengthy period of accents in this episode – please be warned. Jane and Fi also cover women fishing, thong bikinis, onions and oranges, and VE Day.

Plus, former Vogue.com UK editor Dolly Jones discusses her new book, 'Leaving the Ladder Down'.

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Welcome back to another Friday special. This week's bonus episode features an interview with The Times and Sunday Times' Literary Editor, Robbie Millen, from our Times Radio afternoon show (2–4 pm, Monday to Thursday).

Robbie joins us for our weekly round-up of the best book releases.

His picks this week were:

'The Homemade God' by Rachel Joyce

'Consider Yourself Kissed' by Jessica Stanley

VE Day piece by William Boyd in The Times

'The Names' by Florence Knapp

Speaking of books, get your next book club suggestion in! We'll make a selection at the end of next week.

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It's very hot today and the effects are being felt in the studio... Please bear with us. Jane and Fi discuss education, Jamal Current and Spain.

Plus, businesswoman Sara Davies discusses her book ‘The Six-Minute Entrepreneur’.

No podcast on Monday due to the Bank Holiday, but there will be a short bonus episode tomorrow. We'll see you on Tuesday!

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Fi's been to Badminton and had some realisations. Jane and Fi ponder those realisations, as well as mini Magnums, Padel, Crosby, and train carriages.

Plus, Sky News Special Correspondent Alex Crawford discusses her documentary 10 Years of Darkness: ISIS and the Yazidis. Please be aware that this interview contains sensitive content.

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Fi's off today on important business, so Jane M is here! Normal schedule resumes tomorrow... whatever that means. Today, Jane and Jane chat power outages, Björn Ulvaeus, and Euston toilets.

Plus, Jane speaks with David Collins, Northern Editor of The Sunday Times, about his book 'Saffie', which tells the story of the youngest victim of the Manchester Arena terror attack and her family's fight for justice.

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Jane and Fi are reunited! They join you in their bikinis for discussions about chickenpox, religion, Wells Cathedral, and men who ask too many questions.

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Jane Mulkerrins is still sitting in. Jane Garvey is still off (back Monday). And there are a few more Janes thrown into this episode for good measure. Jane M and Fi chat naked sunbathing, weight loss drugs, and hemlines and bum cheeks.

Plus, broadcaster Jeremy Vine discusses his latest book 'Murder on Line One' and penny farthings.

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The Times wind tunnel has been wreaking havoc, but Jane M and Fi have made it in one piece. They discuss the Pope, postcard bunting, and cold water swimming.

Plus, peace-building practitioner and best-selling debut author Nussaibah Younis joins them to talk about her book 'Fundamentally'.

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Send your suggestions 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: [email protected]

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