226. A Spy Stuck Between the Doors, with Marianna Spring

226. A Spy Stuck Between the Doors, with Marianna Spring

Author: BBC Radio 4 March 12, 2022 Duration: 56:04

This week on the podcast Fi and Jane chat to BBC Disinformation reporter, Marianna Spring. It's the first time Fi, Jane and a guest have all been in the same place since March 2020! Marianna talks them through her new series Death by Conspiracy, which tells the story of a man caught up in Covid 19 denial, with a tragic ending. She also offers up the Fortunately staple of her 'first news memory' and gets a tip from tech expert Jane on how to work out her screen time. Before Marianna's arrival it's Wheel vs Doors and we find out why the Queen built Windsor Castle so close to Heathrow Airport.

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


Every Friday, Fortunately... with Fi and Jane delivers a dose of unvarnished camaraderie and professional gossip that feels like eavesdropping on the best conversation in the green room. Hosted by seasoned broadcasters Fi Glover and Jane Garvey, this BBC Radio 4 podcast sits at the delightful intersection of society, culture, film, and television. The premise is simple yet irresistible: each week, a guest from the worlds of radio, TV, or podcasting joins them, often letting their guard down to share the kind of candid, behind-the-scenes stories that are usually whispered off-mic. What you hear is the genuine, often hilarious, and sometimes surprising reality of life in front of and behind the camera or microphone. It’s less a formal interview and more a relaxed, meandering chat among colleagues who’ve seen it all, where confessions flow freely and the professional facade reliably cracks. Listening feels like being included in a private club where the talk is always frank, frequently funny, and refreshingly free of spin. This podcast thrives on the unscripted moments and the shared understanding that the best tales are often the ones that were never meant for public consumption.
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