Off Air with Jane & Fi

Off Air with Jane & Fi

Author: The Times May 10, 2025 Duration: 40:45

Fi's off today on important business, so Jane M is here! Normal schedule resumes tomorrow... whatever that means. Today, Jane and Jane chat power outages, Björn Ulvaeus, and Euston toilets.

Plus, Jane speaks with David Collins, Northern Editor of The Sunday Times, about his book 'Saffie', which tells the story of the youngest victim of the Manchester Arena terror attack and her family's fight for justice.

If you fancy sending us a postcard, the address is:

Jane and Fi

Times Radio, News UK

1 London Bridge Street

London

SE1 9GF

Send your suggestions for the next book club pick!

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Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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