253. 99% of the Time You've Been Really Good Company: The Last Episode, with Eleanor Oldroyd

253. 99% of the Time You've Been Really Good Company: The Last Episode, with Eleanor Oldroyd

Author: BBC Radio 4 November 4, 2022 Duration: 53:27

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 5 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.


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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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