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Off Air with Jane & Fi

The Jane Garvey cul-de-sac (with Michael Ball)

Off Air with Jane & Fi

The Times

Conversation, Relationships, Fi Glover, News, Women, Community, Chat, Entertainment News, Society & Culture, The Times, Jane Garvey, Times Radio, Entertainment

4.61.1K Ratings

🗓️ 4 December 2024

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

In this episode there's outrage at the cost of stamps, a yuletide yeti and the best named woods in the country... enjoy!


Plus, performer and broadcaster Michael Ball discusses his new novel ‘A Backstage Betrayal’.


Get your suggestions in 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: janeandfi@times.radio


Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler


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Transcript

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0:00.0

Well, I think it's no sadder than the life-sized cardboard cutouts of Peter Allen and Julian Warwicka in your basement, because the big question, Jane, is, do they know it's Christmas?

0:10.9

They don't come out for Christmas.

0:12.8

Actually, I was...

0:15.0

This episode is brought to you by the Woodland Trust.

0:18.6

Now, Christmas is just around the corner, you may have noticed,

0:22.4

and if you're anything like me, you will be wondering what on earth you could give your loved ones

0:26.3

that is both unique and thoughtful.

0:28.3

While the Woodland Trust is helping you to give them a gift, they won't forget,

0:31.7

by dedicating a tree or an area of woodland in one of its woods.

0:35.8

Trees can be dedicated from a suggested donation of just £20 per tree,

0:40.6

and that all goes to supporting the work of the Woodland Trust.

0:44.1

So you can visit your dedication wood for free whenever you like.

0:47.9

And that's because all of the Woodland Trust's woods are open 365 days a year with no admission fees.

0:55.0

It is the perfect gift for your zero-waste eco-conscious friends, your fresh air, loving loved ones or your nature-loving neighbours.

1:03.0

The Woodland Trust is the UK's largest Woodland Conservation charity and to say thank you for your donation.

1:08.0

They'll send you a special dedication pack,

1:14.6

which contains a personalised certificate, an information leaflet,

1:17.6

and a map of the wood where you've dedicated.

1:23.6

Woodland Trust dedications are the perfect way to show your support for everything the Woodland Trust does.

1:25.4

And dedicating is quick and easy to do.

1:29.9

You just go online and start your dedication now at woodlandtrust.org.com.

1:31.6

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