Fortunately... with Fi and Jane

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53. Quiffo Magnifico with Mobeen Azhar Jun 08, 2018

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Presenter, producer, and one man Northern powerhouse Mobeen Azhar joins Fi and Jane for a chat and a flapjack. They discuss some of Mobeen’s programmes which range from a new film about The Satanic Verses to radio documentaries about imams who give sex advice, British jihadism, and being transgender in Pakistan. Plus, Fi and Jane on their trip to the races with Clare Balding, and the adventures of an obstreperous goat named Mary Jane.

52. Don’t you know who I am? With Ali Plumb Jun 01, 2018

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Against all advice from his colleagues, Ali Plumb – Radio 1 and 1Xtra’s film critic - braves a meeting with Fi and Jane. They discuss the highs and lows of film junkets, interviewing actors, and what would happen if the Fortunately podcast was made into a movie. It’s a busy day in the pizza and Fi and Jane also have great chats with Jenni Murray and Greg James.

51. Royal Wedding Debrief with Camilla Tominey May 25, 2018

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Camilla Tominey, Royal Editor and Political Editor at the Sunday Express, joins Fi and Jane in the pizza for some Royal Wedding post-match analysis. Camilla was broadcasting for a big American network from the roof of a hotel, Jane was stationed by the sign to Legoland on the turning off the A30, and Fi was on the sofa struggling to hear the sermon over the sound of her son eating a bag of particularly crunchy crisps. Camilla reveals some fascinating insights into the lives of the monarchy, and shares stories from her career as a royal reporter.

50. Titillation with Charlie Sloth May 18, 2018

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Fi and Jane head to the Radio Academy’s Radio Festival in the hopes of grabbing the glorious and the good as they queue for a free burrito. In the green room, they corner Radio 1 and 1Xtra’s legendary presenter and DJ, Charlie Sloth. When Charlie reveals his plan to stop work at 40, Fi and Jane are on hand with advice about retirement planning, pensions and getting into gardening. Plus, Jane bumps into a former colleague from her local radio days.

49. Dirndl Skirts and Pelvic Mezzanines …with Mariella Frostrup May 11, 2018

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Fi and Jane are joined by journalist and broadcaster Mariella Frostrup. They discuss French perineum experts, Emmanuel Macron’s marriage, and English national dress.

48. Jim Al-Khalil's 50 shades of Quantum Biology May 04, 2018

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Fi recalls her mismatched teenage pen pal, whilst Jane takes issue with Jim's views on 80s music and fails to get to grips with quantum biology.

47. Fatbergs and tantric sex with Jo Whiley Apr 27, 2018

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Fi and Jane dive into the sewers, there's a manscaping mystery and Jo Whiley tries her best to sell the festival experience.

46. Not being the story: with Presenter Sarah Montague Apr 20, 2018

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On the first week in her new role as presenter of World at One, journalist Sarah Montague joins Fi and Jane to talk balanced journalism, interrupting, and presenting Today. Plus Jane’s wet step, Fi’s skiing holiday and the disloyalty of mothers.

45. Soup, cake and organic scaffolding: Fortunately, at Jane’s house. Mar 30, 2018

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Fi travels to Jane’s home in West London for the final episode in this series.

Together they talk about their favourite guests, the futility of ball tampering and whose porn name would be Tiddler O’Neil.

44. A squirrel got my melon in Yosemite, with journalist Mark Mardell Mar 23, 2018

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Journalist and Foreign Correspondent Mark Mardell on the dangers of taking fruit into Yosemite. Plus small town America, survivalists, and why does Mark have the nickname Snakehips? Jane and Fi find out.

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