On winking terms with the butcher (with Clare Balding)
Off Air with Jane & Fi
The Times
4.7 • 884 Ratings
🗓️ 11 September 2025
⏱️ 64 minutes
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Summary
Stories of jugged hare, absolute monarchs and applicator tampons have carried Jane and Fi to the end of another week at Times Towers.
And they are joined by broadcaster, Clare Balding, to discuss her debut novel 'Pastures New'.
We've announced our next book club pick! 'Just Kids' is by Patti Smith.
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Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury
Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler
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