Fortunately... with Fi and Jane

BBC Radio 4

4.6 (107)
SOCIETY & CULTURE

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.

JAN 14

Introducing Young Again

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.

11 min
2022-11-04

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

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.

53 min
2022-10-28

252. Vole Sightings and CIA Directors, with David Harewood

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

57 min
2022-10-21

251. Hospitality Bunkers and Emotional Hiccups, with Abi Morgan

This week on Fortunately, Fi and Jane are joined by the writer Abi Morgan. Abi's work includes TV dramas like The Split and The Hour as well as films such Suffragette and The Iron Lady. She speaks to Fi and Jane about her recent book This Is Not A Pity Memoir, tracing a tragic and unpredictable change in her family circumstances. Outside their chat with Abi, Jane is doing a bit of long term digestion and Fi has some tips when it comes to booking a certain loose cannon national treasure. Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk

53 min
2022-10-14

250. The Chilly Reality of Contactless Payments, with Danny Robins

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

53 min
2022-10-07

249. Deep Breathing and Riddles, with Ranvir Singh

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

49 min
2022-09-30

248. You Jump in When They Breathe in, With Julian Worricker

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

55 min
2022-09-23

247. Three Paying Punters, with Trevor Nelson

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

49 min

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4.6

out of 5

107 Ratings

Delightful and informative

2023-02-16

twonschooner

Keeps me company at three in the morning! Lovely, lovely, lovely listening!
One of my al time favourite podcasts

2021-08-24

Marand0000

Jane and Fi bring so much to the table on each episode. I enjoy their chatter (or should I say banter) enormously!
Smart and irreverent

2021-03-15

Thirsting for wit

Such a pleasure to listen to these two smart, funny and irreverent women. In Canada the media silence on anything to do with women is deafening so I look to the UK sisterhood for encouragement. Keep it up Fi and Jane, you two rock!
Laugh out loud

2020-08-21

Carrie Lisa

Thank you thank you for this! Jane and Fi are sharp and funny and I hope they keep doing this podcast forever.

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.