meta_pixel
Tapesearch Logo
Log in
Off Air... with Jane and Fi

Toilet roll, hand soap and self-deprecation (with Sir Ed Davey)

Off Air... with Jane and Fi

The Times

News, Unknown, Times Radio, Jane Garvey, Entertainment News, Fi Glover, News Commentary, Conversation, The Times

4.7884 Ratings

🗓️ 20 May 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

Jane and Fi agree quite a lot in this episode – and it's rather unnerving. Please proceed with caution. They also discuss umbrellas, BBQs, downstairs loos, and giving looks on trains.


Plus, Sir Ed Davey MP, leader of the Liberal Democrats, discusses his book ‘Why I Care: And Why Care Matters’.


If you want to come and see us at Fringe by the Sea, you can buy tickets here: www.fringebythesea.com/fi-jane-and-judy-murray/


And if you fancy sending us a postcard, the address is:


Jane and Fi

Times Radio, News UK

1 London Bridge Street

London

SE1 9GF


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


The next book club pick has been announced! We’ll be reading Leonard and Hungry Paul by Rónán Hession.


Follow us on Instagram! @janeandfi


Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler


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

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0

Because I think that's just so self-deprecating

0:02.3

because it says, hey, look at me.

0:04.7

But in a very kind of, and laugh along with me way.

0:08.4

Look at me and understand I can laugh at myself.

0:13.0

It just is everything about you, darling.

0:18.4

It's feeding time.

0:24.6

At London Zee. This May half term explore the fascinating eating habits of the animals at London Zee.

0:30.6

From fierce predators to picky insect lovers feel the wonder of wildlife with over 8,500 animals.

0:38.4

Don't miss this limited time event, it's a magical day out for the whole family.

0:43.2

Book tickets now at london zoo.org, a ZSL Conservation Zoo.

0:50.3

This episode of Offair is brought to you by Thomas Fudge's Biscuits.

0:54.8

We've got a bit of a reputation, haven't we, Jane? Our desk here at Times Towers is pretty famous

0:59.5

for having the most delicious sweet treats in the office. Yep, guilty as charged, but we're not into

1:05.4

any old treats, no, sir, only the most elevated biscuit makes the grade. Because we're so classy.

1:11.4

May we introduce you to Thomas Fudgeers,

1:13.9

born from the expert British craftsmanship of inventive Dorset bakers in 1916.

1:19.5

Thomas Fudgeers, Florentines are an indulgent blend of moorish caramel,

1:24.1

exquisite almonds and luscious fruits draped in silky smooth Belgian chocolate.

1:29.3

Oh, you've said a few key words there, Fee, exquisite, moorish.

1:33.3

Exactly the way my colleagues would describe me, I'm sure.

1:36.3

Did you say sophisticated?

1:38.3

I didn't, but I can. Just like the biscuits, you're very sophisticated, darling.

...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from The Times, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of The Times and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Copyright © Tapesearch 2025.