Welcome back to another Friday special. This week's bonus episode features an interview with James Coney, news projects editor at The Sunday Times. The interview was originally broadcast on our Times Radio afternoon show (2–4 pm, Monday to Thursday).

Earlier this week, Keir Starmer faced a rebellion from his backbenchers over support for children with special educational needs. Ministers said they wouldn't rule out ending the legal obligation for councils to provide that support.

We spoke to James about what this could mean for his family. His son, Charlie, requires several different forms of care and assistance.

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It's the final Off Air episode before we take a week's hiatus. Jane and Fi will return on July 21st. Today, Jamal and Fi chat the ugly shoe phenomenon, more banned words, and pet subscriptions.

Plus, Roya Nikkhah, royal editor for The Sunday Times, sits in for Jane Garvey on the Times Radio live show. She speaks to Susannah Fiennes, an artist who has worked extensively with King Charles III.

The charities mentioned related to care were: Become Charity, Family Action, National Independent Visitor Network

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The next book club pick has been announced! We’ll be reading Leonard and Hungry Paul by Rónán Hession.

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Boom! A knowledge chunk of joy is coming your way in this episode! Keep an eye out for that… Jamal and Fi also chat retirement, capes, murals, and banned words.

Plus, Virgin Radio’s Vassos Alexander discusses his new book 'Swimmingly'.

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Jane and Fi

Times Radio, News UK

1 London Bridge Street

London

SE1 9GF

If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected]

The next book club pick has been announced! We’ll be reading Leonard and Hungry Paul by Rónán Hession.

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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Jamal's cosplaying continues and today she's bringing Parisian chic... Jane and Fi also chat fake tanning, neglected inflatables and emojis.

Plus, Christina Lamb, Sunday Times chief foreign correspondent and bestselling author, discusses the Imperial War Museum exhibition ‘Unsilenced: Sexual Violence in Conflict’.

You can check out The Squiz here: https://thesquiz.com.au

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Jane and Fi

Times Radio, News UK

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London

SE1 9GF

If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected]

The next book club pick has been announced! We’ll be reading Leonard and Hungry Paul by Rónán Hession.

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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Fi and Jamal Kerrins find common ground in their (40-)love for tennis in this Wimbledon-mad email-only episode (Jamal even brings her visor). They also cover neck pillows, emoji growth, and banned words.

If you want to come and see us at Fringe by the Sea, you can buy tickets here: www.fringebythesea.com/fi-jane-and-judy-murray/

And if you fancy sending us a postcard, the address is:

Jane and Fi

Times Radio, News UK

1 London Bridge Street

London

SE1 9GF

If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected]

The next book club pick has been announced! We’ll be reading Leonard and Hungry Paul by Rónán Hession.

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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In Jane and Fi's last episode together for two weeks, they bounce from the Cotswolds to Wollongong to Crete. They also peruse Fi's last six Google searches and ponder estate agent jargon.

Please note: this episode also comes with an accent warning—proceed with caution!

Plus, Dr. Jack Mosley, son of the late Michael Mosley, discusses his book Food Noise: How Weight Loss Medications & Smart Nutrition Can Silence Your Cravings.

If you want to come and see us at Fringe by the Sea, you can buy tickets here: www.fringebythesea.com/fi-jane-and-judy-murray/

And if you fancy sending us a postcard, the address is:

Jane and Fi

Times Radio, News UK

1 London Bridge Street

London

SE1 9GF

If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected]

The next book club pick has been announced! We’ll be reading Leonard and Hungry Paul by Rónán Hession.

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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Who do you think should feature on the new bank notes? Perhaps two plucky five-foot-nothing brunette lady broadcasters? Just a suggestion... Jane and Fi also ponder hedgehogs, bobble hats — bobble hats mistaken for hedgehogs — politicians’ rent-a-mobs, and the haunting beauty of Bath.

Plus, writer and political commentator Molly Jong-Fast discusses her relationship with her mother, Erica Jong, in her new book 'How to Lose Your Mother: A Daughter’s Memoir'.

If you want to come and see us at Fringe by the Sea, you can buy tickets here: www.fringebythesea.com/fi-jane-and-judy-murray/

And if you fancy sending us a postcard, the address is:

Jane and Fi

Times Radio, News UK

1 London Bridge Street

London

SE1 9GF

If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected]

The next book club pick has been announced! We’ll be reading Leonard and Hungry Paul by Rónán Hession.

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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Feast your ears on today's ultimate finger buffet of an Off Air episode. Today, Jane and Fi discuss Banksy's potential retirement, six-month-old prawns, and the ingenuity of illegal graffiti placements.

Plus Jane speaks to Deborah Haynes, Sky News' Security and Defence Editor, on her new podcast series 'The War Game'

If you want to come and see us at Fringe by the Sea, you can buy tickets here: www.fringebythesea.com/fi-jane-and-judy-murray/

And if you fancy sending us a postcard, the address is:

Jane and Fi

Times Radio, News UK

1 London Bridge Street

London

SE1 9GF

If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected]

The next book club pick has been announced! We’ll be reading Leonard and Hungry Paul by Rónán Hession.

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Assistant Producer: Hannah Quinn

Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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It's a new week, and today's revelatory episode explores conflicted feelings towards musicians, school reunions and the mysterious disappearance of Jane's air-con unit...

If you want to come and see us at Fringe by the Sea, you can buy tickets here: www.fringebythesea.com/fi-jane-and-judy-murray/

And if you fancy sending us a postcard, the address is:

Jane and Fi

Times Radio, News UK

1 London Bridge Street

London

SE1 9GF

If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected]

The next book club pick has been announced! We’ll be reading Leonard and Hungry Paul by Rónán Hession.

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Assistant Producer: Hannah Quinn

Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's Friday special marks the 500th episode of Off Air, so we wanted to explore a topic close to our hearts.

We heard from Katharine Sacks-Jones, CEO of Become -  the national charity that supports children and young people with experience of the care system - and Jess, a student who was moved out of care during her mock A levels. 

This conversation was originally broadcast on our Times Radio afternoon show (2–4 pm, Monday to Thursday). 

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