Best PJane Garvey Podcasts (2025)

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Friends Leaves Netflix, Just As Streamers Embrace ‘Windowing’ 43:39

3h ago43:39

43:39

Is HBO Max doing the right thing pulling the sitcom everywhere but their own service? Or are consumers getting tired of chasing their favourite shows behind paywalls? We look at the return of ‘windowing’ and what’s driving the trend. Also on the show: agency giant Omnicom acquired Interpublic recently. Does that solve all its problems? Brand consul…

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Barely presentable and just about hanging together (with Susie Dent) 41:51

13h ago41:51

41:51

A final thank you to everyone for thanking us for thanking you… get it? Fi dives into open-water faux pas, Spotify Wrapped, early-years parenting, and the future of AI - she’s got range! Plus, we peel back a few more doors on Hetty’s advent calendar. Also, lexicographer Susie Dent discusses her new book ‘Words for Life’ with Fi and Rosie Wright. Yo…

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Slightly slutty open curtains? 40:13

1d ago40:13

40:13

It’s just Fi and her one remaining Greggs share today, with a member of production on standby to act as a bit of a sounding board. Fi covers aquafaba, slutty curtains, and early-years parenting. Plus, Eline van der Velden, the founder and CEO of London-based AI production company Particle6, and the creator of AI actress Tilly Norwood, discusses the…

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Put down the nugget and listen! (with Chris Van Tulleken) 32:55

3d ago32:55

32:55

It's just Fi today as Jane remains in the North. Fi peels back the first door of our 'Jane and Fi Advent Calendar' and shares her favourite primary school banger... Plus, Dr. Chris van Tulleken, author of the bestseller 'Ultra-Processed People', discusses his upcoming live show. You can listen to our 'I've got the house to myself' playlist here: ht…

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Book Club - Just Kids 37:09

7d ago37:09

37:09

We've made it to our tenth book club edition! This one is what we call a mixed bag, so pop the prosecco and sit back... Jane and Fi discuss 'Just Kids' by Patti Smith. Plus, the wonderful Laura Hackett, deputy literary editor of The Times and Sunday Times, joins them to share her thoughts and bring a touch of class. Thank you so much for your engag…

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Another Telegraph Sale Twist - And Are There Too Many Studios? 50:52

11d ago50:52

50:52

The Mail agrees to buy the Telegraph: but where’s the money coming from? And will the Government wave it through? Private Eye’s Adam MacQueen, writer on the magazine’s Street Of Shame, laments another twist in the Telegraph saga. Also on the show: the budget offered no new tax credits for the film and TV industry... but at least there’s another big…

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Was marshmallow brought over on the Mayflower? (with Sally Wainwright) 51:40

8d ago51:40

51:40

Gobble Gobble! Happy Thanksgiving... Jane and Fi try to clear up why Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November - and fail miserably. They also attempt to make sense of Easy Peelers, being Irish-adjacent, and the “e” at the end of “Concorde.” Plus, screenwriter Sally Wainwright discusses her latest show 'Riot Women'. You can listen to ou…

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You say it best when your calligraphy says 'F Off!' 41:01

12d ago41:01

41:01

We bring you an email-only episode to mark today's fiscal event… Jane and Fi chat supermarket encounters, road rage, and poonamis - plus there's more on the shower squad v bath brigade debate. You can listen to our 'I've got the house to myself' playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2MkG0A4kkX74TJuVKUPAuJ If you want to contact the show …

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The Most Excellent Order of Jane and Fi 44:23

10d ago44:23

44:23

Jane has been telling porky pies (ahem) and she’s been caught out again… Jane and Fi also cover their love of Ikea, investment, driverless cars, and there’s even a special sound-effect competition. Plus, Dame Susan Langley, Lady Mayor of London, joins to discuss stepping into the role and what she wants for the future of businesses. You can listen …

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Getting quite arsey in a Skoda Monte Carlo 37:24

11d ago37:24

37:24

Please have your driving gloves at the ready - there’s plenty of car chat in today’s episode. Jane and Fi also chat replenishing the store cupboard, Windy Miller, cricket, and the dying art of sweet and sour. Please get your thoughts in for book club! We will be recording it this week. You can listen to our 'I've got the house to myself' playlist h…

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Disney’s AI Gamble, MediaCity & Substack Growth 44:59

14d ago44:59

44:59

What do the noises coming out of Disney+ tell us about the streamer’s plans for user generated AI? Matt Deegan is joined by Stuart Morgan, MD & Founder of Audio Always and Cat Lewis, CEO of Nine Lives Media to discuss the week’s media news. Also on the show: as Donald Trump raises the stakes against the BBC to $5bn in damages, we’re in Salford at M…

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Thinking bidet positive (with Tom Allen) 54:10

15d ago54:10

54:10

Happy Thursday! Feel free to suck the goodness out of this episode and spit the rest into a napkin. Jane Pongo Garvey and Fi chat manned petrol pumps, maternity, the longevity of baths, and The National Trust. Plus, comedian Tom Allen joins to discuss gardening and his new podcast 'Pottering with Tom Allen'. Please get your thoughts in for book clu…

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AI man flaps? 1:02:05

16d ago1:02:05

1:02:05

We're in a healing mode so vasectomy chat is on pause... Instead, Jane and Fi chat driverless cars, which language you think in, and bold-faced lies... Plus, Samantha Secomb, financial planner and founder of Women’s Wealth, discusses how to get more women investing. You can listen to our 'I've got the house to myself' playlist here: https://open.sp…

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The joys of Tom Schafernaker's mankle 51:41

17d ago51:41

51:41

Why do black and white photos look so good? Who's carrying around turkey in their dressing gowns? What is it with celebrities in Suffolk? All questions pondered in today's pod... Plus Jane speaks to Lord Mark Price on his new book, "Work Happier: How to Be Happy and Successful at Work". You can listen to our 'I've got the house to myself' playlist …

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Only the finest silverware for my Monster Munch 40:24

19d ago40:24

40:24

Jane has been released from the safe house, and she and Fi are back in the same room! They discuss cycling after the snip, their least favourite washing-machine error codes, and guinea-pig deceit. You can listen to our 'I've got the house to myself' playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2MkG0A4kkX74TJuVKUPAuJ We've announced our next boo…

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Should The BBC Pay Trump? (And 101 Other Questions) 52:02

22d ago52:02

52:02

It was one scandal too many for Tim Davie - where does his departure leave the BBC at this crucial time? And which talented exec would dare take on the role? Former Chief Creative Officer for BBC TV, Patrick Younge, and The Telegraph’s media editor James Warrington, whose paper broke this DG-slaying story, join us in the studio. Also on the show: I…

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Cruising down the M5 with a parrot and the X-Factor (with Petula Clark) 48:30

23d ago48:30

48:30

Public service announcement: Guinea pigs breed faster than you can say 'Pets At Home'. For more top tips, keep listening... Jane and Fi chat urinating in basins and buckets, hula-hooping, gassing it down the M5 to an X-factor audition. Plus, singer and actress Petula Clark discusses her book 'Is That You, Petula?: An Autobiography'. You can listen …

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A hairbrush lies tantalising out of reach 55:59

24d ago55:59

55:59

Welcome to this podcast about a podcast that nobody is sure has been a podcast... Jane (in the North) and Fi (in the South) discuss Follett Land, blokey books, hospital radio, and Jay and Dunc. Plus, Fi and Rosie Wright, who's sitting in for Jane on the Times Radio show, speak to Katie Prescott, The Times’ Technology Business Editor, about her new …

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Just one more decade out in the wild (with Louise Penny) 57:48

25d ago57:48

57:48

Jane joins us from sheltered housing and finds herself tempted by the slow life... Fi brings her back down to earth with topics like poaching or braising, cat CPR, and travelling parrots. Plus, crime-fiction author Louise Penny discusses her latest novel 'The Black Wolf'. You can listen to our 'I've got the house to myself' playlist here: https://o…

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OFF AIR…EXTRA (with Scarlette Douglas and Smart Energy GB) 15:56

30d ago15:56

15:56

In this special bonus episode brought to you by Smart Energy GB, Jane and Fi sit down with TV presenter and property expert Scarlette Douglas. Scarlette joins the ladies to talk about home improvements, how to make your home more energy efficient and why the nation just can't get enough of property TV shows. To find out more, search “get a smart me…

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Is The BBC Heading For Disaster? 40:02

28d ago40:02

40:02

The Sidemen’s manager thinks the Beeb is on the same path as the Titanic; just as others speak up for big changes in the next ten year plan. We ask is it even possible for the corporation to change course? Broadcast consultant Paul Robinson weighs the arguments for us. Also on the show: - fool me once... shame on you - The Times reflects on being t…

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Can you hear the coyote repellent siren, Fernando? (with Lady Glenconner) 56:30

1M ago56:30

56:30

Happy Thursday! Jane and Fi muse over the duality of the cake slicer, imagine a youthful Jane clasping her briefcase and a Flemish train map, and consider the effectiveness of a silent siren. Plus, Princess Margaret's former lady-in-waiting Lady Glenconner discusses her latest book ‘Manners and Mischief’. We've announced our next book club pick! 'J…

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Mary, mother of a Fiat Panda 49:51

1M ago49:51

49:51

From stock market advice to travel tips - we really do it all on this podcast. Jane and Fi chat good morning Cava, Emmerdale Farm, and Boris Johnson dog toys... Plus, former CEO of Unilever Paul Polman discusses the One Young World Summit. We've announced our next book club pick! 'Just Kids' is by Patti Smith. You can listen to the playlist here: h…

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Down to a fiver for the apocalypse! (with David Olusoga) 45:33

1M ago45:33

45:33

Whether you're storming down the road like Fi or falling off the kerb like Jane, we hope you'll be safely seated for this episode. Jane and Fi chat about the dangers of pouffes, normal-sized partners, family vaults, and Zimmer frame world records. Plus, historian David Olusoga discusses his current tour 'History's Missing Chapters' and appearing on…

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Popping your hedonism in the bedside table 38:18

1M ago38:18

38:18

Happy Monday - Jane Garvey is back! She and Fi are happily reunited to discuss naming household items, the danger of the sausage roll, searching for the next royal family, and the cushion of challenge. We've announced our next book club pick! 'Just Kids' is by Patti Smith. You can listen to the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qIjh…

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OFF AIR…EXTRA (with Lisa Snowdon and TENA) 15:55

1M ago15:55

15:55

In this special bonus episode brought to you by TENA, Jane and Fi sit down with model, author and women’s health advocate Lisa Snowdon. As part of Menopause awareness month, Lisa joins the ladies to talk about all the ups and downs of being a woman over 40 - and hopefully break down some of the stigma and encourage open conversation around women’s …

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Disney’s Doctor Who Era Is Over, Zandland & Sora 2 45:32

1M ago45:32

45:32

What does it take to cut through as a documentary maker on YouTube? Filmmaker Ben Zand joins us to talk about his recent launch, Human. Also on the show: Disney Plus cuts ties with Doctor Who as it decides not to renew a deal with the BBC... what next for one of the corporation’s international hits? Broadcast’s Rebecca Cooney explains. All that plu…

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Hoovering in pants and letting rip (with Richard Coles) 53:59

1M ago53:59

53:59

It's not Wednesday and we're not livid - hope you're not either. Jamal and Fi chat the contents of your notes, booking an Airbnb for nookie, and book salons. Plus, Fi and Rosie Wright - sitting in for Jane G on the live show - chat to the Reverend Richard Coles about the TV adaptation of his murder mystery 'Murder Before Evensong'. We've announced …

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Joy, the corkscrew (with Jung Chang) 51:30

1M ago51:30

51:30

The glass has very much been smashed on emergency Jane and she's settled in for the week. Jamal and Fi chat playing shops, influencer culture and L.A. Law. Plus, author of 'Wild Swans' Jung Chang discusses her sequel 'Fly, Wild Swans'. We've announced our next book club pick! 'Just Kids' is by Patti Smith. You can listen to the playlist here: https…

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Don't even think about the Boxing Day trifle if you're not an EYNGP (with Paterson Joseph) 56:13

1M ago56:13

56:13

Day 2, let's go! Jane G is still off so Jane M continues to keep her seat warm and get's booked on the spot for the rest of the week. That's show bizz! Jamal and Fi chat personality tests, apple cores, radiator and drains, and AI. To get involved with the Hare campaign, go to: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/724795 or search 'Protect hares…

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A vintage year for fish fingers 35:17

1M ago35:17

35:17

We said last week that normal scheduling would resume on Monday. Well, we lied... Jane has been called away for the week, so it’s Jane Mulkerrins to the rescue. Stand-in Jane and Fi discuss thanking the team, Lily Allen’s new album, double freezing, and personality tests. We've announced our next book club pick! 'Just Kids' is by Patti Smith. You c…

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Tess & Claudia Wrongfoot The Media and Leave Strictly 42:18

1M ago42:18

42:18

Strictly Come Dancing's presenters are both leaving - who’s in the running to replace Tess & Claude at the BBC’s flagship show? And why was their announcement on Instagram so strange? Heather Fallon, senior reporter at Broadcast Magazine explains. Also on the show: how do you make a talent agency fit for purpose in a digital world? InterTalent’s MD…

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Hell hath no fury like a cardinal who's lost his Marvel (with Peter James) 46:59

2M ago46:59

46:59

Fi is still in quarantine and joins us down a slightly bumpy line. Normal scheduling is due to resume Monday but, in the meantime, Jane and Fi chat the vajazzle of the Saturday night, champagne at midday, and dogs in cones. Plus, crime writer Peter James discusses his new novel 'The Hawk is Dead'. We've announced our next book club pick! 'Just Kids…

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Two tiny halves of a big-gobbed broadcasting hole 38:31

2M ago38:31

38:31

Fi is still easing herself back onto solid foods, so she joins from home. She and Jane are preparing to shortly pop off to an awards luncheon — they're so showbiz... Before that, they chat house-wifery wisdom, emergency farmhouse loaves, AI, and luxury pet hotels. Plus, Nancy the greyhound makes a brief surprise appearance! We've announced our next…

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We're all as gently batty as each other (with Amy Wallace) 41:22

2M ago41:22

41:22

Fi is sadly still off, so Jane is holding down the fort. There’s more Cheltenham chat, musings on omelette stations, reflections on sumo wrestlers, and thoughts on sauerkraut. Plus, Amy Wallace, co-writer of Virginia Giuffre's memoir ‘Nobody’s Girl’, discusses the book and the life of Giuffre. We've announced our next book club pick! 'Just Kids' is…

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A surprisingly fruity bunch 34:46

2M ago34:46

34:46

Happy Monday! Fi's off sick, so Robbie Millen, literary editor of The Times and The Sunday Times, is keeping her seat warm - and he attempts a little poem for the privilege. Jane and Robbie chat unbroken Britain, managing younger colleagues, and Robbie shares his book picks for the week. Robbie's picks were: 'A Far Cry From Kensington' by Muriel Sp…

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OFF AIR... EXTRA 15:23

2M ago15:23

15:23

Welcome back to another Friday special! This week's bonus episode features an interview with one of our lovely listeners. Lesley Allen is a ghostwriter and copywriter who got in touch after she heard our interview with Clare Balding. Clare said she had to repeatedly stress in interviews that she had written her own debut novel herself - Lesley gave…

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What’s Hot At MIPCOM: Video Games, Anime & Being Friendly 39:21

2M ago39:21

39:21

Attention returns to the south of France as the TV industry is joined at their annual international bash by YouTube. Media writer Tara Conlan is not in Cannes, but is on our sofa, and ready to explain. Also on the pod: as Spotify does more deals with streamers - BBC Studios’ Thomas Curry is here to survey the podcast landscape with us. All that plu…

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Your one way ticket to middle aged Glastonbury... 24:27

2M ago24:27

24:27

Jane and Fi are bringing you all the magic of middle England in the Autumn, offering a behind the scenes glimpse at The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival. They're also joined by geopolitical expert, Tim Marshall, after they cornered him in the green room. We've announced our next book club pick! 'Just Kids' is by Patti Smith. Yo…

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The sound of sumo flesh on flesh echoing through London (with Philippa Gregory) 54:07

2M ago54:07

54:07

Jane and Fi consider the demands they’ll make in the near future... as 80-year-old megastars. They also discuss Big Ben’s government name, Tudor indigestion, and luxury pet hotels. Plus, historical novelist Philippa Gregory discusses her latest book ‘Boleyn Traitor’. We've announced our next book club pick! 'Just Kids' is by Patti Smith. You can li…

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Tinkle those ivories like there's no tomorrow (with Alice Roberts) 55:34

2M ago55:34

55:34

There's yet another reference to an appendage today – we can only apologise; our minds are in the gutter! After that, Jane and Fi consider whether they would've been accused of being witches, discuss Barry Manilow and his manager Gary, and ask which children's TV theme tunes made your blood run cold. Plus, Professor Alice Roberts discusses her upco…

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Drawing the line at penises 37:27

2M ago37:27

37:27

Jane has an apology in today's episode... again. Once that's out the way, Jane and Fi discuss being two halves of a pantomime horse, Scottish pronunciations, life drawings, and powdered oat milk. We've announced our next book club pick! 'Just Kids' is by Patti Smith. You can listen to the playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3qIjhtS9spr…

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