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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.

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253. 99% of the Time You've Been Really Good Company: The Last Episode, with Eleanor Oldroyd
The final Fortunately...with Fi and Jane podcast, featuring broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd.
04 Nov 2022,53 mins
252. Vole Sightings and CIA Directors, with David Harewood
Fi and Jane welcome the actor David Harewood this week.
28 Oct 2022,56 mins
251. Hospitality Bunkers and Emotional Hiccups, with Abi Morgan
This week Fi and Jane are joined by the writer Abi Morgan.
21 Oct 2022,52 mins
250. The Chilly Reality of Contactless Payments, with Danny Robins
Fi and Jane are visited by writer and broadcaster Danny Robins.
14 Oct 2022,52 mins
249. Deep Breathing and Riddles, with Ranvir Singh
Fi and Jane are joined by broadcaster Ranvir Singh.
07 Oct 2022,48 mins
248. You Jump in When They Breathe in, With Julian Worricker
Fi and Jane are joined by the broadcaster Julian Worricker.
30 Sep 2022,55 mins
247. Three Paying Punters, with Trevor Nelson
Fortunately this week welcomes legendary broadcaster and DJ Trevor Nelson.
23 Sep 2022,49 mins
246. Opaque Tights and Oboe Hotlines, with Your Emails
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey look back on a momentous week.
16 Sep 2022,48 mins
245. Being a Conduit and Converting Fahrenheit, with Justin Webb
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey are joined by the Today Programme's Justin Webb.
09 Sep 2022,60 mins
244. Angeluses and Places for Guff, with Louise O'Neill
Fi and Jane welcome along Irish author Louise O'Neill.
02 Sep 2022,58 mins
243. 200lbs of Shingle and Burnt Sausage Barbecues, with Ricky Ross
Fi and Jane are back for a new series of Fortunately, with singer Ricky Ross.
26 Aug 2022,58 mins
242. Pews for the Deeply Cynical, with Your Emails
Fi and Jane choose some of their favourite listener emails from the past few weeks.
15 Jul 2022,55 mins
241. Substitute Spectacles and Elocution Lessons, with Nikki Fox
Fi and Jane chat to Nikki Fox, BBC disability correspondent.
08 Jul 2022,60 mins
240. Berkshire's Leading Hedgehog Clinic, with Beth Rigby.
Fi and Jane speak to Beth Rigby, Sky News Political Editor
01 Jul 2022,53 mins
239. Broom Tests and Talking Peppers, with Nick Grimshaw
Fi and Jane are joined by the presenter Nick Grimshaw.
24 Jun 2022,54 mins
238. Sticking Snowsuits and Magnifying Mirrors, with Ramita Navai
Fi and Jane are joined by investigative journalist Ramita Navai.
17 Jun 2022,52 mins
237. Fan Belts on the Cusp of Change, with Liane Moriarty
Fi and Jane chat to author Liane Moriarty.
10 Jun 2022,57 mins
236. No Word of a Lie, we're at the Hay Festival with Laura Bates
Fi and Jane are at the Hay Festival and joined by writer Laura Bates.
03 Jun 2022,50 mins
235. I've been to Split several times, with Sirin Kale and Pandora Sykes
Fi and Jane are joined by Sirin Kale and Pandora Sykes, hosts of Unreal.
27 May 2022,54 mins
234. Loaf Handling and Regal Speed Dial, with your emails
Fi and Jane choose some of the best listener emails from the past month.
20 May 2022,49 mins
233. Galloping Gourmet and Merthyr Motoring, with Andi & Miquita Oliver
Fi and Jane are joined by the broadcasters Andi Oliver and Miquita Oliver.
13 May 2022,56 mins
231. The Pad on the Gusset, with India Rakusen
Fi and Jane chat to the journalist and presenter India Rakusen.
29 Apr 2022,56 mins
230. Natterjack Toads and Non-Confrontation, with Shaun Keaveny
Fi and Jane are joined by their Fortunately co-star Shaun Keaveny.
22 Apr 2022,59 mins
229. Shedding Cassocks and Sitcom Husbands, with Your Emails
Fi and Jane choose some of their favourite listener emails from the past few weeks.
01 Apr 2022,53 mins
228. Crème Fraîche Ice Cream and Not-Hot Takes, with musician and writer Dessa
Fi and Jane speak to Dessa, host of Deeply Human on the BBC World Service.
25 Mar 2022,55 mins
227. Drinking coffee in unison with Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer
Fi and Jane are joined by Sunday Brunch hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer.
18 Mar 2022,55 mins
226. A Spy Stuck Between the Doors, with Marianna Spring
Fi and Jane chat to BBC Disinformation reporter, Marianna Spring.
11 Mar 2022,56 mins
225. Belgian Sheets and Swirling Flip Flops, with Michelle Ogundehin
Fi and Jane are joined by interiors guru Michelle Ogundehin.
04 Mar 2022,56 mins
224. Between Two Lamp Posts with Jill Halfpenny
Fi and Jane chat to actor Jill Halfpenny.
25 Feb 2022,57 mins
223. Sliding In on a Shrimp Sandwich, with your Emails.
Fi and Jane select some of the best listener emails from the past month.
18 Feb 2022,50 mins