Best PJane Garvey Podcasts (2025)

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'Garvenomics' (with Melinda French Gates) 49:17

3h ago49:17

49:17

Fi's off all this week, so The Janes are reunited! They chat 'Threads', Jon Hamm, weight loss drugs, and 'Garvenomics.' Plus, philanthropist Melinda French Gates discusses her book 'The Next Day' - her experiences of the transitions she’s been through in her life. Send your suggestions for the next book club pick! If you want to contact the show to…

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Sham Experts, Luxury Podcasts & Radio 2 vs Ofcom 43:03

3d ago43:03

43:03

In the club today: the curious case of fictional experts... is AI driving a credibility problem when sourcing talking heads? Media writer Maggie Brown and broadcaster Alex Zane discuss Press Gazette’s excellent scoop... as well the launch of Alex’s new podcast, The Savoy Originals. Also on the programme: Ofcom puts the brakes on Radio 2’s spin-off.…

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Fuming your way through your own funeral (with David Dimbleby) 49:24

4d ago49:24

49:24

We've reached a man-banker, and our work here is done! Before that, Jane and Fi chat petrol, late starters, Tartan Week — and there are more postcards. Fi is off next week, and Jane is off the week after that, so Jane Mulkerrins will be filling in for the next two weeks. Plus, David Dimbleby talks about his new podcast, Invisible Hands — on the his…

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How do you sex a cat? 59:19

5d ago59:19

59:19

The ladies are getting a bit competitive with the office over the postcards - so do keep sending them in. Meanwhile, Jane's been dreaming about a new, half dressed, co-host. Plus, Chef Graham Hornigold joins to talk about his Netflix documentary 'Con Mum'. Send your suggestions for the next book club pick! If you want to contact the show to ask a q…

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Keep everyone close, buy a Swiss Army Knife (with Tim Marshall) 51:19

6d ago51:19

51:19

Jane and Fi wonder how best to disrupt each others' funerals musically and marvel at Melvyn Bragg's hair. They also sort through our, quite frankly, bulging post bag. Plus, they're joined by geopolitics expert Tim Marshall, who discusses the updated version of his book ‘Prisoners of Geography’ Send your suggestions for the next book club pick! If y…

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We haven't even got to the resurrection yet! 47:34

7d ago47:34

47:34

Welcome to this unplanned email special. Jane and Fi cover pointless work experience, two-wipe poos, Jane's breast enlargement and Swiss Army knives. If you fancy sending us a postcard, the address is: Jane and Fi Times Radio, News UK 1 London Bridge Street London SE1 9GF Please send your suggestions for the next book club pick! If you want to cont…

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OFF AIR... EXTRA 16:31

10d ago16:31

16:31

Welcome back to another Friday special. This week's bonus episode features an interview from our Times Radio afternoon show (2–4 pm, Monday to Thursday). Jane and Fi speak to biographer Anne Sebba about her book ‘The Women’s Orchestra of Auschwitz’. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please e…

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How To Grow And Sell Your Media Business 45:53

11d ago45:53

45:53

Is your company investment-ready? Mark Browning CEO of Zinc Media Group tells us what you need to do to get investment in a media business. Also on the programme: as the BBC publishes its annual report, things get spicy as Auntie takes on the streamers... media writer Manori Ravindran picks apart the commentary. All that plus: has Michael Sheen got…

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Don't go changin' 44:33

11d ago44:33

44:33

We're on a very long journey and we haven't even got to the services... Buckle in! Jane and Fi chat vegetarian farmers, flicking the V, and managing the home. Plus, The Times’ Audrey Ward discusses her upcoming book and experience with fertility. You can submit your stories at www.lovelosshope.co.uk If you fancy sending us a postcard, the address i…

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I feel the same about marriage as I do black pudding... (with Prof. Alice Roberts) 43:10

12d ago43:10

43:10

We're building a wall... of postcards! Keep em coming. Jane and Fi also chat MAFs, fruity ITV, black pudding and derelict buildings. Plus, Professor Alice Roberts, anatomist and biological anthropologist, discusses delivering the Octavia Hill Lecture in partnership with the National Trust and Times Radio. If you fancy sending us a postcard, the add…

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The mistaken identity of the Wote Street Willy (with Jill Scott) 47:35

13d ago47:35

47:35

Jane's in need of some fresh batteries—please excuse any malfunctions from her in this episode. There's also more postcards, signs from the universe, and doorknobs. Plus, former Lioness Jill Scott discusses the importance of nutrition and exercise as part of an FA campaign with M&S. If you fancy sending us a postcard, the address is: Jane and Fi Ti…

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Vodka with a gherkin on a Sunday morning 38:57

14d ago38:57

38:57

Welcome to this email-only and travel-special episode! There’s mention of Avanti West, rail replacements, speed-walking, front seats, buses, the DLR, and airport shuttles… Enjoy! No guest today but please 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 pl…

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No News Is Good News (For Google) 37:15

18d ago37:15

37:15

Google claims its search business would be fine without news sites. But does their research stand up to scrutiny? Media writer Jane Martinson tells us more. Also on the programme: TV indies breathe a sigh of relief as a big market investigation is dropped. But it’s not so good news for broadcasters though; Rebecca Cooney (Broadcast) explains. All t…

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Unprintable life-time ambitions 52:40

18d ago52:40

52:40

The weather is clement and Jane's got some words on your turf. There's also chat about speed awareness, winter weddings and dried sage. Plus, author R.S. Burnett discusses his novel ‘Whiteout’. 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 …

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Reproducing and heavy lifting (with Stig Abell) 50:51

19d ago50:51

50:51

Jane and Fi have received some postcards, and they're thrilled! Do please send more, but only with second-class stamps—we don't want anyone breaking the bank. They also chat bus positioning, farm-sitting, and Saffron Walden. Plus, Times Radio presenter Stig Abell's joins them to discuss his latest novel 'The Burial Place'. Send your suggestions for…

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Harry Redknapp and Michael Ball making sweet, sweet music 54:48

20d ago54:48

54:48

You won't believe it but Mystic Garv is back, and she's got some ground breaking predictions. Jane and Fi also chat Vegas, snoring, pesto and Fi Glover's Wellness Clinic. Plus, writer James Montague discusses his book 'Engulfed: How Saudi Arabia Bought Sport, and the World'. Send your suggestions for the next book club pick! If you want to contact …

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Up and down the street with a loudhailer 43:31

21d ago43:31

43:31

Please be warned: accents feature in this email-only podcast episode. Jane and Fi also discuss adolescence, Hadrian's Wall, Mother's Day, and Basingstoke. 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] Follow us on …

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Book Club - Eight Months on Ghazzah Street 42:04

24d ago42:04

42:04

Jane and Fi are back with their eighth book club, and this one's gone internationale - get the nibbles ready... Plus, Nicholas Pearson, Hilary Mantel's editor and publisher of 20 years, joins Jane and Fi to discuss her life and work. Thank you so much for your engagement and interaction. We hope you'll join us for the next one. Get your suggestions…

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This Podcast Was Shot In One Take* 38:08

25d ago38:08

38:08

As the TV crisis continues, a Murdoch enters the chat. We take a temperature check on the sector with former UKTV commissioner and now boss at indie Square Pears’, Iain Coyle. Also on the programme: we reveal the one-take secrets of Adolescence, as well as the winners of the Broadcast Press Guild awards. All that plus: as Trump plans to close Voice…

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Please avoid space if you've got a vagina! (with Sara Cox and Clare Hamilton) 52:17

25d ago52:17

52:17

Jane and Fi have something to get off their collective podcast breasts, and amid that, there's also chat about space travel, rumours of who will be the next Archbishop, advice on Mother’s Day, and more twin towns. Please excuse the brief funny noise in this episode — the aliens have finally landed. Plus, broadcaster Sara Cox and her best friend Cla…

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Kinky in Kingham (with Ruth Wilson) 43:22

26d ago43:22

43:22

Accent alert in this podcast — proceed with caution! Jane and Fi chat saucy postcards, sex work, twin towns, and space nappies. Plus, actor Ruth Wilson discusses narrating the new audio books for the 'His Dark Materials' trilogy. The next book club episode is coming this Friday. The book is 'Eight Months on Ghazzah Street' by Hilary Mantel. If you …

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Kind Regards, Jane and Fi 43:56

27d ago43:56

43:56

The Lady has landed, and it's causing a stir... Jane and Fi also chat sufferable men, bonny babies, Lucozade, and 80085. Plus, Phyllida Lloyd — director of The Iron Lady, Mamma Mia!, and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical — joins them (with some minor tech issues). The next book club episode is coming this Friday. The book is 'Eight Months on Ghazzah St…

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With Love, Jane and Fi 43:42

28d ago43:42

43:42

Welcome to this unspecial email-only podcast episode — Jane and Fi chat Cockney frogs, twinned towns, and St. Patrick's Day. The next book club episode is coming this Friday. The book is 'Eight Months on Ghazzah Street' by Hilary Mantel. If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: jan…

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OFF AIR... EXTRA 12:01

1M ago12:01

12:01

Welcome back to another Friday special. This week's bonus episode features an interview with The Times' Deputy Literary Editor, Laura Hackett, from our Times Radio afternoon show (2–4 pm, Monday to Thursday). Laura joins us for our weekly round-up of the best book releases. Speaking of books, the next book club pick has been announced! Eight Months…

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Google's AI Mode vs Fleet Street 44:08

1M ago44:08

44:08

Will Google's AI mode destroy the news media? Has YouTube set its sights on the TV industry? Writer and telly critic Scott Bryan’s here to tell us how parent company Alphabet’s still reshaping the media landscape across the world. Also on the programme: the World Service needs Government funding, argue BBC bosses. But can they match the scale of Ch…

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'Awful, really boring, feminist women' (with Emma Barnett) 56:39

1M ago56:39

56:39

Book club is coming (finally), so prepare yourselves and get in touch! Jane and Fi chat bird song, burly beavers, sex workers, pets on zoom, divorce, a pig in a poke and Australia, amongst other things... Plus, broadcaster and journalist Emma Barnett discusses her latest book 'Maternity Service'. The next book club pick has been announced! 'Eight M…

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Nothing like the pong of an economy scented candle (with Baroness Lane-Fox) 48:12

1M ago48:12

48:12

If you have been impacted by any of the dross discussed on Off Air, just contact an action line... This episode's dross includes turtle soup, the Adelphi, quilting, and harmony on the heath. Plus, campaigner, investor, and former Twitter board member Baroness Lane-Fox talks tech. The next book club pick has been announced! 'Eight Months on Ghazzah …

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Taunton Vanilla 43:08

1M ago43:08

43:08

We're all about minimum effort, maximum impact round here. Jane and Fi chat Pepper Pig, the gynaecology of hens and hairdresser etiquette. Plus, campaigner and mother of two autistic children Lisa Lloyd, discusses her book 'Raising the SEN-Betweeners'. The next book club pick has been announced! 'Eight Months on Ghazzah Street' is by Hilary Mantel.…

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A bit of pampering and a digest shot (with Jodie Whittaker) 43:57

1M ago43:57

43:57

Welcome to this carefully curated episode. We begin with the admin section before moving on to toddler Crufts, ear health and pet anal glands... Enjoy! Plus, Fi speaks to actress Jodie Whittaker about her new show 'Toxic Town'. The next book club pick has been announced! 'Eight Months on Ghazzah Street' is by Hilary Mantel. If you want to contact t…

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OFF AIR... EXTRA 16:30

1M ago16:30

16:30

Welcome back to another Friday special. This week's bonus episode features an interview from our Times Radio afternoon show (2–4 pm, Monday to Thursday). The Undercover Police Scandal: Love and Lies Exposed tells the stories of five women deceived into relationships with undercover police officers. Fi speaks with Belinda Harvey, one of the women in…

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Are Film Crews At Breaking Point? 47:18

1M ago47:18

47:18

Long hours and broken turnarounds... are TV and film crews being squeezed to breaking point? Plus film critic and broadcaster Rhianna Dhillon joins us to look at the issue - and how the Oscars’ TV show is still searching for a younger audience. Also on the programme: City AM is one of the last freesheets standing. Editor Christian May is here to re…

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Private download gone public (with Sue Campbell) 48:20

1M ago48:20

48:20

Jane and Fi somehow manage to link the gendering of chickens to bedside chocolate bars... tune in to find out how. And Jane speaks to Sue Campbell, Former Director of Women's Football at the FA, about her memoir 'The Game Changer'. The next book club pick has been announced! 'Eight Months on Ghazzah Street' is by Hilary Mantel. If you want to conta…

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An unusually erudite edition... 46:24

1M ago46:24

46:24

In today’s episode, Jane and Fi delve into whether it’s acceptable to make use of someone else’s Ring doorbell, the gynaecology of a hen, and Jane’s robot companion, Craig. Additionally, Fi speaks with Lindsey Burrow, widow of rugby league legend Rob Burrow, about her heartfelt memoir 'Take Care'. The next book club pick has been announced! 'Eight …

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She doesn't have a drawer of joy (with Jared Harris) 42:27

1M ago42:27

42:27

Happy flipping on this fine Shrove Tuesday! Today, Jane shares a memory of being left fully exposed on the loo at a National Trust property, while Fi recalls delivering a lesson on life at the Britannia swimming baths. Fi also speaks with actor Jared Harris about his role in the Royal Shakespeare Company's new production of Hamlet. The next book cl…

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WHAT IS HAPPENING (with Esther Ghey) 50:24

1M ago50:24

50:24

Global events can't be ignored, but there's still room for more vasectomy debate and the ladies ponder how Americans know the week has ended without a Sunday roast. Plus, Jane speaks to Esther Ghey about her new book 'Under A Pink Sky'. The next book club pick has been announced! 'Eight Months on Ghazzah Street' is by Hilary Mantel. If you want to …

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A delicious puddle of unashamed oestrogen (with Tuppence Middleton) 46:51

2M ago46:51

46:51

Jane is angry at the world because it isn't her birthday... but it is Fi's. They talk more class nonsense, the etymology of "napkin" and Screwfix spam. Plus, Fi speaks to actress Tuppence Middleton about her memoir 'Scorpions'. The next book club pick has been announced! 'Eight Months on Ghazzah Street' is by Hilary Mantel. If you want to contact t…

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Charlotte Moore resigns - what does it mean for the BBC? 40:57

2M ago40:57

40:57

Charlotte Moore resigns from the BBC, kickstarting a flurry of changes at some big indies. Chris Curtis, editor of Broadcast Magazine, takes us through what it all means... and who’s in the running for the BBC’s top creative role. Also on the programme: how is 5 News bucking the trend and growing its audience? Reporter Warren Nettleford tells us mo…

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Did Trump go to school? (with Anthony Scaramucci) 43:42

2M ago43:42

43:42

In today's episode, Jane has a bone to pick with Fi, whose new glasses bear an uncanny resemblance to a pair Jane was once mercilessly teased for wearing. And Jane speaks to Anthony Scaramucci on his new book 'The Little Book of Bitcoin'. The next book club pick has been announced! 'Eight Months on Ghazzah Street' is by Hilary Mantel. If you want t…

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In case you come back as a pigeon... 49:11

2M ago49:11

49:11

Jane questions whether she should have been a TV critic—despite refusing to watch any film or show beginning with a 'W'. Meanwhile, Fi puts to rest one of the less interesting mysteries of our time, once and for all. Plus, Fi speaks to Peter Thornton on his book 'The Later Years: the Simple Guide to Organising the Rest of Your Life'. The next book …

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You've triggered me darling (with Nancy Birtwhistle) 43:41

2M ago43:41

43:41

Fi's back from her holidays and Jane can't be sure she didn't take such a news-heavy week off on purpose. Big questions are asked, such as: why does Robert De Niro walk like that? Will the PTA live forever? Why has Jane de-woked herself? The next book club pick has been announced! 'Eight Months on Ghazzah Street' is by Hilary Mantel. If you want to…

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Where’s The Next Big TV Hit Coming From? 42:39

2M ago42:39

42:39

Alex Smith drops in to discuss bringing the final series of Big Boys to Channel 4, and what’s coming next for Rough Cut and the wider TV market as London prepares for its first Mip London. Jim Waterson’s also here to celebrate the success of London Centric, his Substack newsroom for local journalism. With thousands paying for access, we’ll ask why …

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What I'd do if I were you love... 42:45

2M ago42:45

42:45

Jane² convene for the final time ahead of Fi's return next week, discussing Mulkerrins' former hatred for spring and Garvey's past life as a strict disciplinarian. Jane G also catches up with Sophie Oliver, director of the Boyzone documentaries 'No Matter What'. The next book club pick has been announced! 'Eight Months on Ghazzah Street' is by Hila…

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