Fortunately... with Fi and Jane Podcast
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.
Episodes to download
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Heathen names and hooting in appreciation, with Heidi Thomas
Last Friday
Heathen names and hooting in appreciation, with screenwriter Heidi Thomas.
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186. Multiple Jugs and Victorian Sausage-Makers, with Rosie Jones
Fri 23 Apr 2021
Fi and Jane chat to comedian Rosie Jones.
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107. The Weezy Bum Bum Show, with Ian Wright
Tue 20 Apr 2021
Fi and Jane revisit their episode with football legend Ian Wright, from September 2019.
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‘A burst of hamstery energy’, with Dame Esther Rantzen
Tue 13 Apr 2021
Dame Esther Rantzen, ‘proper legend’ of broadcasting, chats with Fi and Jane.
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185. Winking at Mounties with historian and presenter Dan Snow
Fri 2 Apr 2021
Fi and Jane talk to historian and presenter Dan Snow.
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184. Gained In Translation with Elif Shafak
Fri 26 Mar 2021
Fi and Jane are joined by the writer Elif Shafak.
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183.Rock Peddlers and Radio Snooker, with Vick Hope
Fri 19 Mar 2021
Fi and Jane chat to BBC Radio 1 presenter Vick Hope.
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182. From Ruritania with Love...a Correspondence Special.
Fri 12 Mar 2021
Fi and Jane choose some of their favourite listener emails from the past few weeks.
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181. Brooding Windows and Roadtrippin' with Edith Bowman
Fri 5 Mar 2021
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey are joined by DJ and broadcaster Edith Bowman.
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180. Martian Sandwiches and Mob Weddings, with Nick Bryant
Fri 26 Feb 2021
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey are joined by BBC New York Correspondent, Nick Bryant
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179. We're All Wanging On, with Nicky Campbell
Fri 19 Feb 2021
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey chat to presenter Nicky Campbell.
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178. Now That's What I Call Lockdown 43, with Ayesha Hazarika
Fri 12 Feb 2021
Fi and Jane are joined by broadcaster and journalist Ayesha Hazarika.
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177. Loving that Bass and Reading the Journals, with YolanDa Brown
Fri 5 Feb 2021
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey speak to musician and broadcaster YolanDa Brown.
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176. Pantechnicons and Disco Infernos with Katya Adler
Fri 29 Jan 2021
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey chat to BBC Europe Editor Katya Adler.
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175. Influencing Mole Rats, with Tom Allen
Fri 22 Jan 2021
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey chat to comedian Tom Allen.
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174. Tapestry Drying Racks, with Fearne Cotton
Fri 15 Jan 2021
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey are joined by broadcaster Fearne Cotton.
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173. If the Room Smells Good, the Podcast won’t Stink, with Fiona Bruce
Fri 8 Jan 2021
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey in conversation with Fiona Bruce.
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172. Mid Range Hotels and Tickling Bridges, with Your Emails.
Mon 28 Dec 2020
Fi and Jane rifle through some of their favourite listener emails.
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171. Cyprian Santas and Silhouettes, with Dawn French
Fri 18 Dec 2020
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey are joined by special guest Dawn French.
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170. Magic Pillows and Robot Caroling with Noreena Hertz
Fri 11 Dec 2020
Economist and author Noreena Hertz joins Fi and Jane.
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169. Clutching at Cheese Straws with Robert Harris
Fri 4 Dec 2020
Novelist Robert Harris joins Fi Glover and Jane Garvey.
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168. French Navel Gazing with William Boyd
Fri 27 Nov 2020
Writer William Boyd joins Fi and Jane for this week's Fortunately.
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167. Comfrey and Kestrels with Maggie O'Farrell
Fri 20 Nov 2020
Fi and Jane chat to novelist Maggie O'Farrell.
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166. Conversational Sandwiches with Tim Minchin
Fri 13 Nov 2020
Fi and Jane are joined by singer-songwriter, composer and actor Tim Minchin.
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165. High-kicking with your bestie, with Keren Woodward and Sara Dallin
Fri 6 Nov 2020
This week on Fortunately, Fi and Jane are joined by Keren Woodward and Sara Dallin.
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164. Moorland Romance and Blinking Boilers, with Joan and Jericha.
Fri 30 Oct 2020
Fi and Jane are joined by podcast agony aunts Joan and Jericha.
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163. No Stranger to Pesto with Deborah Frances-White
Fri 23 Oct 2020
Comedian and Podcaster Deborah Frances-White joins Fi and Jane.
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162. The Bellows of Friendship with Steph McGovern
Fri 16 Oct 2020
Presenter Steph McGovern chats to Fi and Jane.
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161. Clatterfarts and Bloviators, with Susie Dent
Fri 9 Oct 2020
Susie Dent is this week's guest on the Fortunately podcast.
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160. Werewolf Body Mist, with Nadiya Hussain
Fri 2 Oct 2020
Fi and Jane are joined by chef, presenter and author Nadiya Hussain.
Nine great Fortunately… moments
As Fi and Jane return for a new series, here's a look back at some great past episodes.
Seven podcasts you'll love
A lovely list of podcasts that will make you feel cleverer and put a spring in your step.
The Listening Project
Capturing the nation in conversation, with the British Library. Presented by Fi Glover.
