Today, Jane and Fi take a moment to think about the dark world of parenting before CBeebies. They also chat about skew-whiff black bin numbers, resignation Tuesday and the importance of being honest.

Fi speaks to Tiggy Walker, patron of Carers UK, about her experience caring for her husband, Johnnie Walker.

Our next book club pick has been announced! 'Missing, Presumed' is by Susie Steiner.

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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Assistant Producer: Hannah Quinn

Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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Today Jane expresses her disappointment following the Euros whilst Fi is wonders how tennis players pick their balls. They also reflect on a world before montages and white top folly.

Plus, they are joined by Nick Bryant, journalist and author, on his most recent book, 'The Forever War: America's Unending Conflict with Itself'.

Our next book club pick has been announced! 'Missing, Presumed' is by Susie Steiner.

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

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Assistant Producer: Hannah Quinn

Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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Ayesha Hazarika sits in for Jane today and she pulls back the curtain on the House of Lords - much to Fi's delight. They also chat abattoirs (again), online dating and the joys of Coatbridge.

Plus, Jane speaks to comedian and ventriloquist Nina Conti. 'Whose Face Is It Anyway' will be at Edinburgh Fringe Festival next month and her film 'Sunlight' will premiere at the Edinburgh Film Festival on the 17th of August.

Our next book club pick has been announced! 'Missing, Presumed' is by Susie Steiner.

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

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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Jane lists the qualities she looks for in a partner - please grab a pen and paper! After that, they cover wheelie bins, oven temperatures and more abattoir stories.

Plus, broadcast legend Sir Trevor Phillips joins Jane and Fi to share his thoughts in light of our new government.

Our next book club pick has been announced! 'Missing, Presumed' is by Susie Steiner.

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

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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Wimbledon dates have got Jane's head in a spin so do bear with us... Once that's sorted, Jane and Fi chat allotments, hospital instructions and trad wives.

Plus, in this tennis special, they are joined by TalkSPORT's Lisa O'Sullivan and tennis legend Christine Truman Janes.

Our next book club pick has been announced! 'Missing, Presumed' is by Susie Steiner.

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

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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Jane and Fi are back from covering election night and they are ready to debrief. Today's episode will scratch your plumbing itch and make sure you hold on for the abattoir!

And they are joined by Countryfile presenter, Tom Heap, to chat about his new book, 'Land Smart'.

Our next book club pick has been announced! 'Missing, Presumed' is by Susie Steiner.

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

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Assistant Producer: Hannah Quinn

Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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Jane is in Yorkshire whilst Fi heads to Surrey in preparation for election night so this episode is brought to you via the wonders of modern technology. Jane is hoping for romance by the curly wurly stand and Fi is practising the phrase 'Jeremy Hunt's Count'.

Plus Fi speaks to Griffin Dunne, actor and director, about his memoir 'The Friday Afternoon Club'.

Our next book club pick has been announced! 'Missing, Presumed' is by Susie Steiner.

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

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi.

Assistant Producer: Hannah Quinn

Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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Jane and Fi are back in full swing with more of your window cleaner tales, all very suitable for the airwaves...just. Plus, net curtain chat! Yes, it is still 2024 last time we checked.

They're also joined by David Baddiel who discusses his new book 'My Family'

Our next book club pick has been announced! 'Missing, Presumed' is by Susie Steiner.

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

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi.

Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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Jane and Fi are reunited and it feels so good! They discuss the need for electric hot rods, Jane's small cactus and window cleaner etiquette.

They are joined by Geoff Norcott, comedian and writer, discussing his new book 'The British Bloke Decoded'.

Our next book club pick has been announced! 'Missing, Presumed' is by Susie Steiner.

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

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi.

Assistant Producer: Hannah Quinn

Podcast Producer: Evelyn Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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Jane has returned from her week off refreshed but is missing one Fi Glover - so until Fi returns, Times Radio's Matt Chorley keeps the seat warm. They talk Larry the Cat, drunken election night stomps around the newsroom and why every politician has the potential to be funny. (Fi is back tomorrow)

Jane also speaks to political historian Sir Anthony Seldon about his new book 'The Conservative Effect, 2010–2024: 14 Wasted Years?'

Our next book club pick has been announced! 'Missing, Presumed' is by Susie Steiner.

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

Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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