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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.
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.
Introducing Young Again
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Doherty became famous in the 2000s with The Libertines, the band he formed and fronted alongside fellow singer and guitarist Carl Barât. He became notorious as his own drug addictions led to break ups with the band and numerous arrests. He reflects on a childhood spent moving around the world following his father's postings in the British Army, the beginnings of The Libertines, the lows of addiction, and the family life he now lives in France. Here's a short clip from the episode.
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Introducing a new series of Young Again
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Kirsty Young asks fascinating people what advice they would give their younger self. Authors, artists, actors and filmmakers are among those revisiting the moments that made them.
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Introducing… Young Again
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Kirsty Young takes her guests back to meet their younger selves and asks the question: if you knew then, what you know now... what would you tell yourself?
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253. 99% of the Time You've Been Really Good Company: The Last Episode, with Eleanor Oldroyd
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This week, after five years and over 250 episodes, Fi Glover and Jane Garvey present the final Fortunately...with Fi and Jane podcast.
Their last guest is the broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd, star of BBC Radio Five Live, ceremonial commentator and 'first lady' of Fighting Talk. Eleanor reveals that she may have been the first person to discover the potential of our dynamic duo, and also recalls sharing an anaesthetists' table with Jane. Alongside Eleanor, Fi and Jane pick some listener emails and reflect a little on their meandering podcast journey.
Thanks for listening.
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252. Vole Sightings and CIA Directors, with David Harewood
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Fi and Jane welcome the actor David Harewood this week on the Fortunately Podcast. The star of stage and screen discusses his book 'Maybe I Don't Belong Here: A Memoir of Race, Identity, Breakdown and Recovery', which includes his experience of psychosis. He also offers his opinion of a reading by Fi and helps Jane with her pronunciation. Alongside their chat with David, Jane reveals the last time she rode a bike and Fi's Larry the Cat conspiracy is debunked.
Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk
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251. Fortunately with Fi and Jane
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Two women who know what's what and who's who in the world of radio.
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250. The Chilly Reality of Contactless Payments, with Danny Robins
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This week on the podcast Fi and Jane are visited by writer and broadcaster Danny Robins, host of the upcoming series The Witch Farm. The man behind hits such as The Battersea Poltergeist and Uncanny discusses his latest ghostly exploration, which heads inside 'Britain's most haunted house'. Danny helps Fi and Jane with their own supernatural encounters, including a presence in Fi's childhood home and Jane's spooky moment at the Tower of London. Before their guest appears, Jane perks Fi up after some sad news and there's praise for the PR behind a certain leafy green.
The Witch Farm begins Monday 17th October and you can subscribe on BBC Sounds.
Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk
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249. Deep Breathing and Riddles, with Ranvir Singh
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Fi and Jane catch up on Fi's frozen shoulder, Jane's latest golfing triumphs, and discuss their decision to leave the BBC. They're also joined by journalist and television presenter for ITV’s Good Morning Britain, Ranvir Singh as she embarks on fronting new ITV quiz show 'Riddiculous'.
Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk
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248. You Jump in When They Breathe in, With Julian Worricker
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Fi and Jane are joined by the broadcaster Julian Worricker. The voice of The World Tonight on Radio 4 and Weekend on the World Service chats to two of his fellow former 5Live colleagues. Their conversation includes insights on lichen varieties across the UK, a masterclass on verbal interception and rumination on the next Eurovision. Outside Julian's appearance there is a moment of understanding about Martin Clunes and Jane is full of golfing bravado. (I'm a bot).
Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk
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247. Three Paying Punters, with Trevor Nelson
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The Fortunately podcast this week welcomes legendary broadcaster and DJ Trevor Nelson. Trevor currently can be heard on BBC Radio 2 Mon -Thurs 10pm 12am and 1Xtra Sundays 11am. Trevor talks to Fi and Jane about getting established on the DJ circuit, his time on pirate radio and the trials of covering Pop Master. Before Trevor logs on there's undiscovered security tags, mind-changing staircases and ghostly Prime Ministers.
Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk
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246. Opaque Tights and Oboe Hotlines, with Your Emails
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This week on the podcast, Fi Glover and Jane Garvey take a moment to reflect on events and hear from listeners on their experiences. Fi and Jane reveal slightly odd situation they were in when they learnt of the death of the Queen and share their thoughts on the last few days' viewing. Listener missives come from international classrooms, the anti-curtsy campaign office, cardboard cutting piles and pun-heavy feline establishments.
Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk
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245. Being a Conduit and Converting Fahrenheit, with Justin Webb
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This episode was recorded before the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
This week on the Fortunately Podcast, Fi Glover and Jane Garvey are joined by the Today Programme's Justin Webb. Justin discusses his memoir The Gift of Radio, about growing up in unusual circumstances and how society has changed over the decades. Justin also offers some insight on helming the Radio 4 institution and how to get your shirt fixed at a fancy hotel. Before Justin there's Cat Cafe analysis and afterwards some guidance on sending off a sample.
Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk
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243. 200lbs of Shingle and Burnt Sausage Barbecues, with Ricky Ross
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This week on the Fortunately podcast, Fi and Jane are back from holidays and are joined by singer and broadcaster Ricky Ross. Now a presenter on BBC Scotland, Ricky Ross is the lead singer of Deacon Blue, and he shares stories from his new memoir Walking Back Home. He talks about following his faith whilst living the life of a rockstar, and all three discuss what makes a good interview with a musician. Ricky also explains just why he never went to a barbecue at Bruce Springsteen's house. Before he arrives, Fi and Jane discuss breakfast buffets, saving sun loungers and feelings you're not supposed to have.
Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk
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Limelight Trailer: How to be a Mind Reader
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Limelight is the best podcast for thrilling audio drama box sets. Subscribe now on BBC Sounds.
Narrator: Becky Ripley
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242. Pews for the Deeply Cynical, with Your Emails
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This week on the Fortunately podcast, Fi and Jane choose some of their favourite listener emails from the past few weeks. As it's the last episode before a summer break, there are some book recommendations too. Emails cover a host of topics including the male menopause, views from the pulpit, tales from local council phone handlers and there's a very interesting parcel to open.
Authors & Books mentioned:
Meg Mason - Sorrow and Bliss
Jane Harper
Chris Hammer
Julia Boyd - Travellers in the Third Reich, A Village in the Third Reich
Viola Davis - Finding Me: A Memoir
Nora Ephron - I Feel Bad About My Neck, Crazy Salad: Some Things About Women
Maggie O’Farrell
Richard Yates - Revolutionary Road
Nevil Shute - On the Beach, A Town Like Alice
Peter Papathanasiou -The Stoning
Abi Morgan - This Is Not a Pity Memoir
Abi Dare - The Girl with the Louding Voice
Lucy Caldwell - Intimacies
Amor Towles - Gentleman in Moscow, Rules of Civility, The Lincoln Highway
Fortunately returns Friday 26th August 2022
Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk
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241. Substitute Spectacles and Elocution Lessons, with Nikki Fox
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This week on the Fortunately podcast, Fi and Jane chat to Nikki Fox, BBC Disability Correspondent, recorded at the beginning of the week. Nikki speaks to Fi and Jane about Access All, the podcast she hosts with Emma Tracey looking into disability, mental health and much more. Nikki also shares her experiences on celebrity quiz shows, how Jane taught her to interview and her love for a certain Babooshka singer. Before Nikki's arrival Fi wants to know the location of her colleague's bathing machine and Jane has a special outfit planned for graduation.
Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk
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240. Berkshire's Leading Hedgehog Clinic, with Beth Rigby.
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This week on the Fortunately podcast, Fi and Jane speak to Beth Rigby, Sky News Political Editor. Beth joins them to discuss her podcast Beth Rigby Interviews, in which she sits down for a conversation with figures from politics and beyond. Beth also tells Fi and Jane about a Cornish Love Island photoshoot with Robert Peston, her penchant for Danish TV and her hopes to write a novel that includes a little steaminess. Before Beth logs in, Jane has been gigging it up for her birthday and Fi's trying out nom de plumes.
Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk
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24/06/2022
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Two women who know what's what and who's who in the world of radio.
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17/06/2022
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Two women who know what's what and who's who in the world of radio.
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