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Fortunately… with Fi and Jane

A frank look behind the scenes with broadcasters Jane Garvey and Fi Glover as guests from Radio, TV and podcasting share stories they probably shouldn’t. Released every Friday.

Latest Episodes:

178. Now That's What I Call Lockdown 43, with Ayesha Hazarika Feb 12, 2021

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This week on Fortunately, Fi and Jane are joined by broadcaster, journalist and political commentator Ayesha Hazarika. The Times Radio presenter reflects on her time in the heart of government, confesses some of her late night browsing and talks about her latest role as a Saturday night royal commentator. At the beginning of the podcast there's snowy Russian romance, courtroom battles and world leader torso trends.

Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk

177. Loving that Bass and Reading the Journals, with YolanDa Brown Feb 05, 2021

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This week on Fortunately, Fi and Jane speak to musician and broadcaster YolanDa Brown. The radio presenter and CBeebies star discusses her show and album YolanDa's Band Jam. YolanDa also talks about her time as a scholar of operations management, her favourite hob and why she is jealous of Fi's oboe skills. At the beginning of the podcast there's recommendation refuseniks and a Calais confessional.

Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk

176. Pantechnicons and Disco Infernos with Katya Adler Jan 29, 2021

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Fi Glover and Jane Garvey chat to BBC Europe Editor Katya Adler. Katya comes live from Brussels to give the lowdown from across the channel and tell us about her latest Radio 4 series Dante 2021, which explores what we can learn from the famous Italian poet. Before Katya descends into the Fortunately circle of hell there is Iron Age surveying, small trucking and morning groans.

Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk

175. Influencing Mole Rats, with Tom Allen Jan 22, 2021

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This week on Fortunately, Fi Glover and Jane Garvey chat to comedian Tom Allen. The presenter of Bake Off: An Extra Slice joins Garvey and Glover to talk growing up in Bromley and writing about it for his book No Shame. The three of them also discuss dinner table expectations, sartorial etiquette, speaking French and of course, cake. Before Tom there's virtual cookalongs, tunnel mysteries and a new way for the BBC to save some cash.

Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk

174. Tapestry Drying Racks, with Fearne Cotton Jan 15, 2021

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This week on Fortunately, Fi and Jane are joined by presenter, podcaster and author Fearne Cotton. Fearne talks about her new book Speaking Your Truth, thinks up a new mammoth hobby and coaxes Jane to reveal her greatest artistic creation. Before Fearne there's poltergeists, mock invigilation and a call to action for blue blooded listeners.

Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk

173. If the Room Smells Good, the Podcast won’t Stink, with Fiona Bruce Jan 08, 2021

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Fi Glover and Jane Garvey bring the Fortunately podcast to the BBC Radio 4 airwaves . They’re joined by Fiona Bruce; journalist, newsreader and presenter of Question Time and Antiques Roadshow. They talk news desk rivalries, roadshow etiquette and Evan Davis in a hairnet. Plus listener emails, and Jane puts a new mantra to the test.

Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk

172. Mid Range Hotels and Tickling Bridges, with Your Emails. Dec 28, 2020

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In this edition Fortunately, Fi and Jane choose some of their favourite emails from listeners. Topics covered include high-end earplugs, questionable shopping suggestions, pronunciation games and intergenerational experiences.

Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk

171. Cyprian Santas and Silhouettes, with Dawn French Dec 18, 2020

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In this festive edition of Fortunately, Fi Glover and Jane Garvey are joined by special guest Dawn French. The actor, comedian and writer discusses her new book Because of You and her return as The Vicar of Dibley. Dawn also tells Fi and Jane about a very memorable corporate dinner, how a meeting in a sunlit room changed her life and the time she spotted Santa Claus. Before their guest's arrival, Garvey and Glover reflect on the year gone by and go through a 'corking' bunch of listener emails.

Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk

170. Magic Pillows and Robot Caroling with Noreena Hertz Dec 11, 2020

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This week on Fortunately, economist and author Noreena Hertz joins Fi and Jane. Noreena discusses her book The Lonely Century, which looks into how we can combat loneliness in the modern world. Noreena tells Fi and Jane about robot carers, chatty benches and rent-a-friends, as well as being a tester for Jane's idea for a new 'signature' question. Before Noreena there's historic feminine hygiene and a last minute battery run.

Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk

169. Clutching at Cheese Straws with Robert Harris Dec 04, 2020

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Novelist Robert Harris joins Fi Glover and Jane Garvey for this week's Fortunately podcast. As Jane's 'literary god' he gets quizzed on his new book V2 and other topics he has explored, such as Roman Pompeii. Robert gives an insight into his reading habits, his literary rivals and possibly cooks up the next idea with Jane. Before his arrival there are bread failures, wreaths and world beating exhaustion.

Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk

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