Was the Duchess of Devonshire above chemical toilets? (with Xand van Tulleken)

Welcome to Thursday's episode - presented by Jane and Fi, small-town podcasters by day, dancers by night. In their day-job capacity, they chat teal on your telly, uniforms, the many feminist reinterpretations, Torvill and Dean Lane, the holes in our syllabus, and boring postcards. Plus, Maye Musk, model and mother of Elon Musk, discusses her memoir 'Timeless: The Art of Reinvention and Resilience at Any Age'. We're taking suggestions for our new book club! And the new playlist 'Hunker Down' is open... You can buy tickets to the Cheltenham Literature Festival here: www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/jane-garvey-and-fi-glover-with-anneka-riceYou can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFiOur most asked-about book is called The Later Years by Peter Thornton.If you want to contact the show, ask a question or get involved in the conversation, please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You join us mid-conversation – no prizes for anyone who can guess what Jane is referring to... After that, Jane and Fi move on to walking in non-motion, AI friendships, what the youth are reading, and a scolding email about their Crittall window IGNORANCE! Plus, bestselling historian Ben Macintyre discusses his latest book, Redwood: The Untold Story of the Cold War's Most Extraordinary Spy. We're taking suggestions for our new book club! And the new playlist 'Hunker Down' is open... You can buy tickets to the Cheltenham Literature Festival here: www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/jane-garvey-and-fi-glover-with-anneka-rice You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFiOur most asked-about book is called The Later Years by Peter Thornton.If you want to contact the show, ask a question or get involved in the conversation, please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You might be unsurprised to hear that today’s episode commences with things that really tick us off! In addition to that, Jane and Fi cover magazine rack fatigue, the link between Earl Spencer and Marks and Sparks, Postman Pat’s helicopter, and theft on Minge Lane. Plus, bestselling writer Louise Kennedy discusses her new book 'Stations'. We've got a new premise for Book Club so send your suggestions! And the new playlist 'Hunker Down' is open... You can buy tickets to the Cheltenham Literature Festival here: www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/jane-garvey-and-fi-glover-with-anneka-riceYou can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFiOur most asked-about book is called The Later Years by Peter Thornton.If you want to contact the show, ask a question or get involved in the conversation, please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The leaves are on the turn and the studio fire is roaring – it’s visualised Monday, obvs: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFiJane and Fi are reunited! Well, they actually reunited on Saturday at Chatsworth House and are now exploring ownership... Once that bubble bursts, they cover the difference between massages and professional massages, being close to Ed Vaizey, the butter bean renaissance, and middle-aged porn (supermarkets). You can buy tickets to the Cheltenham Literature Festival here: www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/jane-garvey-and-fi-glover-with-anneka-riceYou can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFiOur most asked-about book is called The Later Years by Peter Thornton.If you want to contact the show, ask a question or get involved in the conversation, please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The co-presenter wheel keeps on spinning and today, it's landed on Fi and Young Eve. She's back from her travels. They cover faecal waterslides, gangster grannies, Tyler the Creative, and the overwhelming nature of audio description. Plus, best-selling novelist William Boyd discusses his latest book 'Cold Sunset'.You can buy tickets to the Cheltenham Literature Festival here: www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/jane-garvey-and-fi-glover-with-anneka-riceYou can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFiOur most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producers: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fi 's spun the hypothetical wheel of co-presenters today and landed on Rosie. On today's agenda: mental load and why it's not always a bad thing, England's crash out of the supermarket world cup and a minor disagreement on the art deco façade of the Bury St Edmunds M&S. Niche? Us?Plus, Fi chats to Caitlin Moran on her new book How to Be Hopeful You can buy tickets to the Cheltenham Literature Festival here: www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/jane-garvey-and-fi-glover-with-anneka-rice.You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFi.Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fi reveals a secret talent on the pod today - and by gosh is it useful. Elsewhere, questions are asked: is the British supermarket superior to all others? Why couldn't producer Rosie find soy sauce on the Italian coast? Who on earth allowed Eve to take another holiday? Plus, Fi chats to legendary British fashion designer Sir Paul Smith. You can buy tickets to the Cheltenham Literature Festival here: www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/jane-garvey-and-fi-glover-with-anneka-rice. You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFi. Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton. 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 Producers: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun.' But even maturing bosoms need sun cream... Welcome to Wednesday's episode! Jane and Fi chat Manchester's cathedral (or lack thereof?), mental load, antique Sudocrem, bombing not bumming, and Fi imparts some plumbing wisdom... Plus, doctor and broadcaster Xand van Tulleken discusses his book 'Make Me Well' and his mission to expose the vitamin and wellness industry. You can buy tickets to the Cheltenham Literature Festival here: www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/jane-garvey-and-fi-glover-with-anneka-rice You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFi Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producers: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's blowing a gale outside, so hunker down with us... Jane and Fi chat rain-induced night-time tinkles, bosom vacuums, mega-powerful candles, the flying-out smock, and being soup positive. Plus, there's news of a production celebrity sighting...Margaret Hodge, Baroness Hodge of Barking, also joins to discuss her memoir, Battleaxe.You can buy tickets to the Cheltenham Literature Festival here: www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/jane-garvey-and-fi-glover-with-anneka-riceYou can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFiOur most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producers: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the first visualised Monday in a while! You can see knitted Nancy standing firm on the coffee table here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFi Jessica Rabbit and Elastigirl are back in front of the fake fire, and they've got some beefy topics to cover: how long should bathroom towels stay in play? Who exactly was Bess of Hardwick? Is speedy reading better than skim reading? And what happens if you get distracted by oysters during a COBRA meeting? Our new playlist 'Coiled Spring' is up and running: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tmoCpbp42ae7R1UY8ofza Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: [email protected] us on Instagram! @janeandfiPodcast Producer: Eve SalusburyExecutive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.