BBC Radio Podcasts from Fortunately... with Fi and Jane
253. 99% of the Time You've Been Really Good Company: The Last Episode, with Eleanor Oldroyd
The final Fortunately...with Fi and Jane podcast, featuring broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd.
252. Vole Sightings and CIA Directors, with David Harewood
Fi and Jane welcome the actor David Harewood this week.
251. Hospitality Bunkers and Emotional Hiccups, with Abi Morgan
This week Fi and Jane are joined by the writer Abi Morgan.
250. The Chilly Reality of Contactless Payments, with Danny Robins
Fi and Jane are visited by writer and broadcaster Danny Robins.
249. Deep Breathing and Riddles, with Ranvir Singh
Fi and Jane are joined by broadcaster Ranvir Singh.
248. You Jump in When They Breathe in, With Julian Worricker
Fi and Jane are joined by the broadcaster Julian Worricker.
247. Three Paying Punters, with Trevor Nelson
Fortunately this week welcomes legendary broadcaster and DJ Trevor Nelson.
246. Opaque Tights and Oboe Hotlines, with Your Emails
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey look back on a momentous week.
245. Being a Conduit and Converting Fahrenheit, with Justin Webb
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey are joined by the Today Programme's Justin Webb.
244. Angeluses and Places for Guff, with Louise O'Neill
Fi and Jane welcome along Irish author Louise O'Neill.
243. 200lbs of Shingle and Burnt Sausage Barbecues, with Ricky Ross
Fi and Jane are back for a new series of Fortunately, with singer Ricky Ross.
242. Pews for the Deeply Cynical, with Your Emails
Fi and Jane choose some of their favourite listener emails from the past few weeks.
241. Substitute Spectacles and Elocution Lessons, with Nikki Fox
Fi and Jane chat to Nikki Fox, BBC disability correspondent.
240. Berkshire's Leading Hedgehog Clinic, with Beth Rigby.
Fi and Jane speak to Beth Rigby, Sky News Political Editor
239. Broom Tests and Talking Peppers, with Nick Grimshaw
Fi and Jane are joined by the presenter Nick Grimshaw.
238. Sticking Snowsuits and Magnifying Mirrors, with Ramita Navai
Fi and Jane are joined by investigative journalist Ramita Navai.
237. Fan Belts on the Cusp of Change, with Liane Moriarty
Fi and Jane chat to author Liane Moriarty.
236. No Word of a Lie, we're at the Hay Festival with Laura Bates
Fi and Jane are at the Hay Festival and joined by writer Laura Bates.
235. I've been to Split several times, with Sirin Kale and Pandora Sykes
Fi and Jane are joined by Sirin Kale and Pandora Sykes, hosts of Unreal.
234. Loaf Handling and Regal Speed Dial, with your emails
Fi and Jane choose some of the best listener emails from the past month.
233. Galloping Gourmet and Merthyr Motoring, with Andi & Miquita Oliver
Fi and Jane are joined by the broadcasters Andi Oliver and Miquita Oliver.
232. Le Roman de la Rose, with Huw Edwards
Fi and Jane are joined by newsreading icon Huw Edwards.
231. The Pad on the Gusset, with India Rakusen
Fi and Jane chat to the journalist and presenter India Rakusen.
230. Natterjack Toads and Non-Confrontation, with Shaun Keaveny
Fi and Jane are joined by their Fortunately co-star Shaun Keaveny.
229. Shedding Cassocks and Sitcom Husbands, with Your Emails
Fi and Jane choose some of their favourite listener emails from the past few weeks.
228. Crème Fraîche Ice Cream and Not-Hot Takes, with musician and writer Dessa
Fi and Jane speak to Dessa, host of Deeply Human on the BBC World Service.
227. Drinking coffee in unison with Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer
Fi and Jane are joined by Sunday Brunch hosts Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer.
226. A Spy Stuck Between the Doors, with Marianna Spring
Fi and Jane chat to BBC Disinformation reporter, Marianna Spring.
225. Belgian Sheets and Swirling Flip Flops, with Michelle Ogundehin
Fi and Jane are joined by interiors guru Michelle Ogundehin.
224. Between Two Lamp Posts with Jill Halfpenny
Fi and Jane chat to actor Jill Halfpenny.
223. Sliding In on a Shrimp Sandwich, with your Emails.
Fi and Jane select some of the best listener emails from the past month.
222. Coffee, Soap and Timekeeping with Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini
Fi and Jane chat to comedians Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini.
221. Daphne Spruce and Pippa Clack, with Helena Merriman
Fi and Jane are joined by broadcaster Helena Merriman.
220. Poly-Interests and Chicken Stock Surpluses, with Rick Edwards
Fi and Jane chat to the new 5Live Breakfast host Rick Edwards.
219. Slow Eaters' Tables and French Roundabouts, with Paris Lees
Fi and Jane are joined by the author and presenter Paris Lees.
218. Mind the Camembert! With Liza Tarbuck
Fi and Jane kick off a new series with the actor and broadcaster Liza Tarbuck.
217. Racily Adding Sweetcorn, with Clare Balding and Alice Arnold
Fi and Jane are joined by Clare Balding and Alice Arnold for their Christmas Day Special.
216. Another Way of Enjoying Kidneys, with Your Emails
Fi and Jane go through listener emails for the end of the year.
215. Jackie Wilson and Jocky Wilson, with Jacqueline Wilson
Children's author Jacqueline Wilson joins this week's episode of the Fortunately podcast.
214. A Long Train to the Library, with Jon Ronson
Fi and Jane are joined by the writer Jon Ronson.
213. Wing-It Merchants and Italia 90, with Josh Widdicombe
Fi and Jane chat to comedian Josh Widdicombe.
212. Underpant Pyres, Death and Dying with Kathryn Mannix
Dr Kathryn Mannix joins Fi and Jane to discuss death and dying.
211. A Tech Crisis, Caving, and Dog Bandages, with Tanni Grey-Thompson
Jane and Fi are joined by Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson.
210. Wobbly Ladders and Telemachus, with Parm Sandhu
Fi and Jane are joined by former Met Police Chief Superintendent Parm Sandhu.
209. A Bottle of Ken Dodd's Finest, with Gabby Logan
Broadcaster Gabby Logan joins Fi and Jane this week.
208. Platform Yellers, Flushes and Flashes with Bridget Christie
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey have a chat with comedian Bridget Christie.
207. Soup Making and Self-Pleasure, with Poppy Jay and Rubina Pabani
Fi and Jane chat to Poppy Jay and Rubina Pabani, hosts of Brown Girls Do It Too.
206. Sadé Singalongs and Glastonbury Tor, with Africa Correspondent Andrew Harding
Fi and Jane welcome BBC Africa Correspondent Andrew Harding onto the podcast.
205. Paddling Pools and Remaining Desirable, with your Emails.
Fi and Jane rifle through some interesting listener emails from the last few weeks.
204. Cheese Blindness and Fictional Keiths, with Mary Ann Sieghart
Fi and Jane are joined by journalist Mary Ann Sieghart.
203. Collar Bone to Bellybutton, with Ugo Monye
Question of Sport captain and Strictly contestant Ugo Monye shimmies into Fortunately.
202. Cold Showers and Bicycle Blunders, with Michael Mosley
Fi and Jane have an appointment with Michael Mosley.
201. Submersible Eyebrows and Nipple Descriptions, with Robert Peston
Back after a summer break, Fi and Jane chat to ITV Political Editor Robert Peston.
68. Dress smart, jock smart… with London Hughes
Newly award-winning Fi and Jane are joined by comedian and presenter London Hughes.
142. A Crevice in a Niche with Anne Tyler
Fi and Jane are joined by American novelist Anne Tyler.
90. In Memoriam Mittens with Elizabeth Day
Fi and Jane are joined by writer and podcaster Elizabeth Day.
83. Ready for Tingles, with Clive Myrie
Fi and Jane are joined by newsreading icon Clive Myrie.
200. Bicentennial Bidets, LIVE at the Royal Festival Hall with Shappi Khorsandi
Comedian Shappi Khorsandi joins Fi and Jane for their 200th episode, with a live audience!
199. Affleck's at the Door, with Angellica Bell
Fi and Jane chat to presenter Angellica Bell.
198. Thorn Birds and Scouse Diasporas, with Winifred Robinson
Fi and Jane speak to Radio 4 Presenter Winifred Robinson.
197. No Eating in School Uniform, with Adele Roberts
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey chat to Radio 1's Adele Roberts.
196. Annual Phone-ins and Important Chickens, with Moscow correspondent Steve Rosenberg
Fi and Jane are joined by BBC Moscow correspondent Steve Rosenberg.
195. You'll Never Catch the Death Stare, with Reeta Chakrabarti
Fi and Jane speak to BBC Newsreader Reeta Chakrabarti.
194. Hot Hair Masks and Lasandwiches, with your Emails
Fi and Jane choose some of their favourite listener emails from the past few weeks.
193. Carcassonne in Platform Shoes, with novelist Kate Mosse
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey are joined by the novelist Kate Mosse.
192. Elvis Ambivalence and Stallion Concierges, with Alastair Campbell
Fi and Jane are joined by political strategist and author Alastair Campbell.
191. The Paperwork of Space with Scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Fi and Jane chat to space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
190. Drive In Volcanos and Platters that Matter, with Jon Holmes
Fi and Jane are joined by writer and comedian Jon Holmes.
189. Born at 42, with Richard Osman
Fi and Jane chat to presenter and writer Richard Osman.
188. The Cream of Slough, with your Emails
Fi and Jane choose some of their favourite listener emails from the past few weeks.
187. Heathen names and hooting in appreciation, with Heidi Thomas
Heathen names and hooting in appreciation, with screenwriter Heidi Thomas.
186. Multiple Jugs and Victorian Sausage-Makers, with Rosie Jones
Fi and Jane chat to comedian Rosie Jones.
107. The Weezy Bum Bum Show, with Ian Wright
Fi and Jane revisit their episode with football legend Ian Wright, from September 2019.
‘A burst of hamstery energy’, with Dame Esther Rantzen
Dame Esther Rantzen, ‘proper legend’ of broadcasting, chats with Fi and Jane.
185. Winking at Mounties with historian and presenter Dan Snow
Fi and Jane talk to historian and presenter Dan Snow.
184. Gained In Translation with Elif Shafak
Fi and Jane are joined by the writer Elif Shafak.
183.Rock Peddlers and Radio Snooker, with Vick Hope
Fi and Jane chat to BBC Radio 1 presenter Vick Hope.
182. From Ruritania with Love...a Correspondence Special.
Fi and Jane choose some of their favourite listener emails from the past few weeks.
181. Brooding Windows and Roadtrippin' with Edith Bowman
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey are joined by DJ and broadcaster Edith Bowman.
180. Martian Sandwiches and Mob Weddings, with Nick Bryant
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey are joined by BBC New York Correspondent, Nick Bryant
179. We're All Wanging On, with Nicky Campbell
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey chat to presenter Nicky Campbell.
178. Now That's What I Call Lockdown 43, with Ayesha Hazarika
Fi and Jane are joined by broadcaster and journalist Ayesha Hazarika.
177. Loving that Bass and Reading the Journals, with YolanDa Brown
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey speak to musician and broadcaster YolanDa Brown.
176. Pantechnicons and Disco Infernos with Katya Adler
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey chat to BBC Europe Editor Katya Adler.
175. Influencing Mole Rats, with Tom Allen
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey chat to comedian Tom Allen.
174. Tapestry Drying Racks, with Fearne Cotton
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey are joined by broadcaster Fearne Cotton.
173. If the Room Smells Good, the Podcast won’t Stink, with Fiona Bruce
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey in conversation with Fiona Bruce.
172. Mid Range Hotels and Tickling Bridges, with Your Emails.
Fi and Jane rifle through some of their favourite listener emails.
171. Cyprian Santas and Silhouettes, with Dawn French
Fi Glover and Jane Garvey are joined by special guest Dawn French.
170. Magic Pillows and Robot Caroling with Noreena Hertz
Economist and author Noreena Hertz joins Fi and Jane.
169. Clutching at Cheese Straws with Robert Harris
Novelist Robert Harris joins Fi Glover and Jane Garvey.
168. French Navel Gazing with William Boyd
Writer William Boyd joins Fi and Jane for this week's Fortunately.
167. Comfrey and Kestrels with Maggie O'Farrell
Fi and Jane chat to novelist Maggie O'Farrell.
166. Conversational Sandwiches with Tim Minchin
Fi and Jane are joined by singer-songwriter, composer and actor Tim Minchin.
165. High-kicking with your bestie, with Keren Woodward and Sara Dallin
This week on Fortunately, Fi and Jane are joined by Keren Woodward and Sara Dallin.
164. Moorland Romance and Blinking Boilers, with Joan and Jericha.
Fi and Jane are joined by podcast agony aunts Joan and Jericha.
163. No Stranger to Pesto with Deborah Frances-White
Comedian and Podcaster Deborah Frances-White joins Fi and Jane.
162. The Bellows of Friendship with Steph McGovern
Presenter Steph McGovern chats to Fi and Jane.
161. Clatterfarts and Bloviators, with Susie Dent
Susie Dent is this week's guest on the Fortunately podcast.
160. Werewolf Body Mist, with Nadiya Hussain
Fi and Jane are joined by chef, presenter and author Nadiya Hussain.
159. Propelling Cobwebs and Twisting Rivers, with Annie Nightingale
Broadcaster and DJ Annie Nightingale chats to Fi and Jane.
158. Stewed Fruit and Sensuality with Monty Don
Fi and Jane are joined by garden writer broadcaster Monty Don.
157. Fresh Indignation and Interrailing with Ruth Jones
Actor and writer Ruth Jones chats to Fi and Jane.
156. Loving Pond Life with Will Young
Fi and Jane speak to singer Will Young.
155. Curvy Commas and Flannels Delivered with Nesrine Malik
Fi and Jane are back and their guest this week is columnist Nesrine Malik.
154. A Reminder that Miriam Margolyes is a lady of great passions.
Another chance to hear actress and national treasure Miriam Margolyes with Fi and Jane.
153. Pantomime Horses and Eternal Bubble Bath, on a Live Stream.
Fi and Jane beam around the world on a global live stream.
152. Drain "Snask" and Discount Tattoos, with Sofie Hagen
Fi and Jane speak to comedian Sofie Hagen.
151. The Power Drill of Normality, with Krishnan Guru-Murthy
Fi and Jane are joined by Channel 4 News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy.
150. Slight Drizzle and Ironic Ennui, back on the Piazza.
Fi and Jane are finally reunited for this week's edition of the podcast.
149. Short A's and Slovakian Loves with Jacob Hawley
Comedian Jacob Hawley chats to Fi and Jane.
148. Outrageously Glittery Earwax with Dotty
1 Xtra's Ashley 'Dotty' Charles hooks up with Jane and Fi to lure them off social media.
147. Benchmark Society with James Haskell
Former England Rugby International James Haskell lines up with Fi and Jane.
146. Concious of Shrinking, with Emma Gannon
Fi and Jane chat to author, podcaster and blogger Emma Gannon.
145. Scratchy Towels and Soft Play Areas with Elis James and John Robins
Fi and Jane chat to 5Live's Elis James and John Robins.
144. Motorway Services and Vegan Cheesecakes with Afua Hirsch
Fi and Jane are joined by writer and broadcaster Afua Hirsch.
143. Coach Trips and Blue Soups with Jay Rayner
Fi and Jane have a reservation with restaurant critic Jay Rayner.
141. Eleanor of Aquitaine and a Diet of Hypocrisy with Greg Jenner
Fi and Jane delve into the past with historian Greg Jenner.
140. Marmite Soufflés and Municipal Mayors with Prue Leith
Fi and Jane kick off a new series with Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith.
139. Return of the Prolapsing Hot Water Bottles, with Sara Cox
Fi and Jane continue their short break but offer up a vintage episode of the podcast.
138. Revisiting Fields of Chaff with Vicki Pepperdine
Fi and Jane introduce a favourite episode of theirs from podcasts gone by.
137. Untamed British Brows and Whale Attraction with Sali Hughes
Writer and journalist Sali Hughes links up with Fi and Jane for this week's episode.
136. Knock-Through Regrets and Open Pants with Angela Scanlon
Presenter Angela Scanlon beams through to Fi and Jane for this week's podcast.
135. Putting the 'I' in Twerp with Catherine Bohart and Sarah Keyworth
Comedians Catherine Bohart and Sarah Keyworth dial in to see Fi and Jane.
134. Corsets and Cooper's Ligaments with Lucy Worsley
Fi and Jane are joined by historian, curator and presenter extraordinaire Lucy Worsley.
133. Everything is Elasticated with Jonathan Freedland
Fi and Jane are both at home but that doesn't stop them or their guest Jonathan Freedland
132. On the Plus Side, Paella with Helen Lewis
Fi and Jane are back with Fortunately as per usual and at a safe distance.
Oh! What a Marrow, with Rachel Burden LIVE in Salford
5Live Breakfast Host Rachel Burden joins Fi and Jane for special live show in Salford.
130. Habsburgs and Hairy Fruit with Adam Rutherford
Fi and Jane catch up with writer, broadcaster and scientist Adam Rutherford.
129. Manageable Breaks and Verdant Bushes, with Phil Wang
Comedian Phil Wang comes to see Fi and Jane.
128. Two Bras and Fly-tipping with Susannah Constantine
Fashion Guru Susannah Constantine advises Fi and Jane this week.
127. Average Sized Nuts and Curling with Claudia Winkleman and Tanya Byron
Claudia Winkleman and Tanya Byron join Fortunately this week.
Dodgy Molluscs and Steaming Pants with Marian Keyes
Novelist Marian Keyes shares a bag of chocolates with Fi and Jane.
125. Internal Balls and Sponning with Clara Amfo
Radio 1's Clara Amfo comes to see Fi and Jane for this week's episode of Fortunately.
124. Mates on a Plate with Dani Dyer
The Love Island star comes for a stay in the Fortunately villa.
123. Aerobicising with Dr Rangan Chatterjee
Dr Rangan Chatterjee has an appointment with Fi and Jane.
122. Taking Transmitters with Scott Mills
It's the first episode of a new series and DJ Scott Mills stops by to see Fi and Jane.
121. On the Hummus Cusp with Amy Lamé
Fi and Jane meet Night Czar Amy Lamé for the final episode before Christmas.
120. Tahini Dribble with Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené
Fi and Jane are joined by Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené.
119. How to Lose a Tail with Tom Bradby
ITV News anchor Tom Bradby joins Fi and Jane this week.
Back at the Brownies with Nigel Slater
Nigel Slater joins Fi and Jane for a chat around the kitchen table.
117. Group Chats and Potty-celli, with Russell Kane
This week on Fortunately, Fi and Jane get to know the comedian Russell Kane.
116. Premier League Pants and Creme de Menthe, with Nick Bright
Fi and Jane welcome along Nick Bright, voice of the weekend on 1Xtra and 5Live.
115. Cross Incontinence, with Gemma Cairney
Fi and Jane share a flapjack with broadcasting sensation Gemma Cairney
114. Deed Poll and Scaffolders with Dawn O'Porter
Dawn O'Porter drops by for a chat with Fi and Jane.
113. Gossipy Proust, with Ann Cleeves
Crime-writer Ann Cleeves is in the building with Fi and Jane.
112. Trailing Spouses with Julia Hartley-Brewer
Fi and Jane are joined by journalist and broadcaster Julia Hartley-Brewer.
111. Menstruation and 'mongering with Emma Barnett
Fi and Jane get a visit from journalist and BBC Radio 5Live presenter Emma Barnett.
110. Blockchain and Tangle Teezers, with Jamie Bartlett
Fi and Jane go into the crypto-world with writer Jamie Bartlett.
109. Walnut and Weightlifting with Maeve McClenaghan
Fi and Jane get the scoop from investigative journalist Maeve McClenaghan.
108. 100 Days to Christmas with Rev Kate Bottley
Fi and Jane receive a clerical visit from The Reverend Kate Bottley.
106. Local Boar Risotto, with DJ Ace
Fortunately returns after a summer break and Fi and Jane have some stories to swap.
105. Live Show at the Hay Festival
Fi and Jane's live show recorded at the Hay Festival in May 2019.
104. Rabbits, Hermits and Round Red Cheeses with Jacqueline Gold
Ann Summers CEO Jacqueline Gold talks rampant rabbits and thrusting hermits.
103. A Return to Inner Curls and Contrarians with Emily Maitlis
Fi presents another chance to hear Newsnight's Emily Maitlis on Fortunately.
102. Deforesting the Territory with Ros Atkins
Fi and Jane welcome BBC News presenter Ros Atkins to the piazza for a chat.
101. Snoring on the Sleeper with Kirsty Wark
Squirrels, eagles and nostrils with Kirsty Wark.
100. Marking our 100th Episode with Ken Bruce
Cars, buses and tortoises with failed accountant Ken Bruce.
99. Grief and Cutlery Chuff with Cariad Lloyd
Grief, Jane Austen and that stuff in the cutlery drawer with Cariad Lloyd.
98. Nice Ears Shame About The Feet with Suzy Klein
Embroidery on the Radio with BBC Radio 3's Suzy Klein.
97. Anita Anand Has All The Answers
Anita Anand tells Fi and Jane which world leader she has accidentally sat on.
96. Making Hay with Frank Cottrell Boyce
Frank Cottrell Boyce joins Fi and Jane in the Green Room at the Hay Festival.
95. On the Night Shift with Dotun Adebayo
Dotun Adebayo's secrets of night-time radio - UFOs, conspiracy theories and teeth.
94. Talking Dirty with Gyles Brandreth
Fi and Jane lean forward as Gyles Brandreth offers his guide to erotic fiction.
93. The Four Ps and the Two Ranis with Adil Ray
Adil Ray explains the Four Ps
92. From Hobb to Head Honcho with Matthew Bannister
Presenter & folk music podcaster Matthew Bannister joins the Fortunately self-help group.
91. Drinking with despots with Christiane Amanpour
Fixing a new garden hosepipe with CNN Chief International Anchor Christiane Amanpour
89. Our Audience Overheats: some favourite Fortunately moments.
Shaun Keaveny guides us through some choice bits of the podcast.
88. DJ Annie Mac is in the mix
Fi and Jane throw the blankets off their knees and hit the dancefloor with DJ Annie Mac.
87. On the fringe of the leadership summit, with Maria McErlane
Maria McErlane, agony aunt on Graham Norton’s Radio 2 show, dispenses advice.
86. Cheeseburgers and chocolate shakes with Jake Humphrey
Football, Formula 1 and failed exams with BT Sport presenter Jake Humphrey.
85. Big Beans and Whopper Questions, with Laura Kuenssberg
Fi and Jane welcome along the one and only Laura Kuenssberg, BBC Political Editor.
84. Fondant Nozzles and Freemasonry, with Bella Mackie
Fi has a special birthday and is joined by writer and journalist Bella Mackie.
82.Early Morning Movements with Ritula Shah
Fi and Jane are joined by The World Tonight’s Ritula Shah.
81. Globulogic up the Danube, with Dolly Alderton and Pandora Sykes
Inside to avoid the weather, Fi and Jane are joined by Dolly Alderton and Pandora Sykes.
80. Crushed Wotsits and Emergency Loo Roll, with Tracey Thorn.
Writer and musician Tracey Thorn pays a visit to a star struck Fi and Jane.
79. Name that Pope, with Dr Sarah Jarvis
Somebody called a Doctor this week as Fi and Jane are joined by Dr Sarah Jarvis.
78. Easy Peelers and Cones of Shame, with Iain Dale
The broadcaster and political commentator Iain Dale pays a visit to the BBC piazza.
77. Prolapsing Hot Water Bottles…with Sara Cox
Fi and Jane return with the new host of Radio 2’s Drivetime show, Sara Cox.
76. The slow creep of modernity gone wrong, with Gideon Coe
There’s a chill in the pizza, but it can’t puncture Fi and Jane’s demob-happy mood.
75. Cardiff Christmas Special!
Fi and Jane head to a pub in Cardiff for the first Fortunately in front of an audience.
74. The draught beneath my wings, with Hugh Dennis
Hugh Dennis joins Fi and Jane for a chat about his past life marketing perfumes.
73. Kefir-tunately, with Simon Mundie
Sports reporter Simon Mundie becomes the first guest to bring Fi and Jane homemade kefir.
71. Romperamas and titter-free zones, with Tolani Shoneye
Journalist and co-host of The Receipts Podcast, Tolani Shoneye takes the pizza by storm.
70. 'Needs Sherry', With Mawaan Rizwan.
Temperatures have dropped so Fi and Jane head inside with presenter Mawaan Rizwan.
69. Sounds Launch Special from the London Eye, with James O’Brien and Leena Norms
Fortunately joins the great and the good at the BBC Sounds launch from the London Eye.
67. The spittle of a century… with the Scummy Mummies: Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson
Fi and Jane talk to Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson, hosts of the Scummy Mummies Podcast.
66. Bomb shelters and transmitter sites, with Cathy Newman
News presenter Cathy Newman on the era of fake news and her inability to use her oven.
65. Fields of chaff with Vicki Pepperdine
Vicki Pepperdine gives advice on how to combat winter vagina and frosty balls.
64. Lady barnacles and toga parties with Mishal Husain
Mishal Husain comes fresh from the Today studio to the Fortunately pizza.
63. Stiff Letters and Sideburns with Helen Zaltzman and David Dimbleby
Fi and Jane collar David Dimbleby, and Podcast Champion Helen Zaltzman discusses crushes.
62. My head is in Wookie Hole
Broadcaster Anneka Rice joins Fi and Jane in the BBC pizza.
61. Orange linguini and donkey soap
Fi and Jane are back in the BBC piazza after the summer break with gifts and gossip.
A postcard from Fi and Jane
A postcard from Fi and Jane from their summer holiday.
60. What a ménage! Season Finale with Richard Arnold
Richard Arnold demands Fi and Jane be upstanding for his arrival in the BBC Media Café.
59. An eye roll onto another planet, with Susanna Reid
Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid joins Fi and Jane for an iced latte.
58. Something for the Weakened, with Shaun Keaveny
Shaun Keaveny gets a warm, womanly intervention and some career advice from Fi and Jane.
57. Miriam Margolyes is a lady of great passions
Actress and national treasure Miriam Margolyes joins Fi and Jane in the pizza.
56. Halfway up the Shard with Judy Murray
Fi and Jane get in the Wimbledon spirit with tennis legend Judy Murray.
55. Screeching accolades and mirrored ceilings, with Sadia Azmat
Comedian Sadia Azmat brings cake to Fi and Jane.
54. Disc jockey not a doula, with Zeb Soanes
Fi and Jane are joined by Radio 4 continuity announcer and newsreader Zeb Soanes.
53. Quiffo Magnifico with Mobeen Azhar
Northern powerhouse Mobeen Azhar joins Fi and Jane for a chat and a flapjack.
52. Don’t you know who I am? With Ali Plumb
Ali Plumb – Radio 1 and 1Xtra’s film critic - braves a meeting with Fi and Jane.
51. Royal Wedding Debrief with Camilla Tominey
Fi & Jane are joined by journalist Camilla Tominey for Royal Wedding post-match analysis.
50. Titillation with Charlie Sloth
Fi and Jane head to the Radio Festival and corner presenter and DJ, Charlie Sloth.
49. Dirndl Skirts and Pelvic Mezzanines …with Mariella Frostrup
Fi and Jane discuss French perineum experts and more with broadcaster Mariella Frostrup.
48. Jim Al-Khalil's 50 shades of Quantum Biology
Fi recalls her teenage pen pal, whilst Jane takes issue with Jim's views on 80s music.
47. Fatbergs and tantric sex with Jo Whiley
Fi and Jane dive into the sewers, there's a manscaping mystery and Jo Whiley drops by.
46. Not being the story: with Presenter Sarah Montague
Journalist Sarah Montague joins Fi and Jane to talk balanced journalism and interrupting
45. Soup, cake and organic scaffolding: Fortunately, at Jane’s house.
Fi travels to Jane’s home in West London for the final episode in this series.
44. A squirrel got my melon in Yosemite, with journalist Mark Mardell
Foreign Correspondent Mark Mardell on the dangers of taking fruit into Yosemite.
43. Life doesn’t come in paragraphs, with Will Self
Fi and Jane are joined in the pizza by journalist and novelist, Will Self.
42. A Cautionary Tale, with Radio Critic Gillian Reynolds
Gillian Reynolds MBE joins Fi and Jane and they’re not nervous. Well… maybe a little.
41, Mistaken heritages, with Viv Groskop
Fi and Jane are joined by Comedian and Russophile Viv Groskop.
40. Inner Curls and Contrarians with Emily Maitlis
Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis joins Fi and Jane.
39. The Turning: with Emma Kennedy
Actress, writer and presenter Emma Kennedy join Fi and Jane in the pizza.
38. Difficult conversations about harassment, and petrol station porn... with Adam Buxton
Three podcast hosts collide as comedian and broadcaster Adam Buxton joins Fi and Jane.
37. Cranky milks and mummy almonds… with Sheila Dillon
How a pesticide scandal sparked her interest in food journalism and some organic advice.
36.Spinning, Sapphic footrubs and shameful hatlessness… with Nikki Bedi
Jane and Fi talk to Arts Hour and BBC London presenter Nikki Bedi.
35. Young person prejudices with iPM presenter Luke Jones
Fi and Jane pose questions on the habits of the millennial.
34. Black pudding baby puree… with Chef Tom Kerridge
Jane and Fi put Tom Kerridge in the ‘joyful people’ category.
33: Bless you, Fi
Fi’s been struck down with the flu – but that won’t stop the first Fortunately of 2018.
32. Jane and Fi’s Review of the Year
Including ear of the year and Gloria Hunniford’s hair.
31. Classic!
Fi and Jane cover classical music and AI composers with broadcaster Clemency Burton-Hill.
30. Mildly bawdy with TV presenter Nick Knowles
The feel good factor of DIY SOS, and whether it’s sometimes ok to be bawdy.
29. Marxist board games and smart thinking with Geoff Lloyd and Ed Miliband
Plus not winning awards, Marxist board games, dog shows and tripping over at Davos.
28. Christmas cling film and out-there journalism with Shaimaa Khalil
Shaimaa Khalil talks to Fi and Jane about the dangers of being a foreign correspondent.
27. Squid ink and Christmas codpieces with Grace Dent
Fi and Jane are joined by broadcaster and restaurant critic, Grace Dent.
26. George Orwell, old-fashioned porn and female flashers
Fi and Jane discuss sex and getting older.
25. Optimism with presenter Jon Snow
Journalist and broadcaster Jon Snow on the other Jon Snow, Trump, egos and optimism.
24. Peanut butter shower dispensers and Neil Nunes
Voice shaping and "being a marmite broadcaster".
23. #verystrong podcasting with W1A writer John Morton
Fi and Jane chat with John Morton, writer of the popular television series W1A.
22. Bras (and interviews) of magnitude
An upcoming interview sets Fi, Jane and guest Samira Ahmed thinking.
21. Sex industry secrets with Jon Ronson
Fi and Jane talk to broadcaster Jon Ronson about the effects of free porn.
20. Celebrity junkets and (not) swearing
Asian Network’s Haroon Rashid on mega-celebrity interviews. Plus Prince Andrew posters.
19. Chatting al fresco with Shelagh Fogarty
Fortunately... with Fi and Jane – stories told when the microphone’s off.
18. Horoscopes with Radio 1’s Greg James
Fortunately with Fi and Jane – stories told when the microphone’s off.
17. Double-heading with Shaun Keaveny and Matt Everitt
Double act tips, summer holiday disasters and Jane’s Gender-Pay-Baps.
Stand by. It's coming back.
Fortunately... with Fi and Jane returns very soon.
16. Sir Magnificent Glover and Ms Fedup-o-forms
Television poltergeists, dirty laughs and silly names.
15. Milkmaids and Monks
The sleeping habits of Donald Trump; urban wildlife and milkmaid dresses.
14. All the best, Aunty Rachel
Radiohead sing-alongs, fatbergs, and menopausal greeting cards.
13. Waylaid by Richard Madeley
Paddy O’Connell, his aunt's Thunderbox, Richard Madeley’s anecdotes and pop quiz prowess.
12. The Sound of Turmeric
Jeremy Vine, autograph hunters, election graphics and hipster cafes.
11. Nearly As Good As The Shrimping Man
Miracle soap, modern politics and the radio that’s made them cry.
10. Handwashed Bras and Loin-Length Boots
Laundering lingerie and man-flirting on the radio.
9. Have I Said the Right Thing?
Crossing the line between the personal and the professional.
8. A Full Beard and a Nosegay
Lucy Worsley’s hair, being bullied at work and the French obsession with breasts.
7. A Gauzy Melancholy
Saying no to sparkling wine and being banned from election reporting.
6. Sultana in My Bra
Stories of reality TV offers, dried fruit in underwear and wills.
5. The Darkness of Matt Baker
Shaun Keaveny, space travel, depressed pets, and Iggy Pop on Countryfile.
4. Bingo Wings and Printer Rage
Speed-dating with other presenters and the things overheard in lifts.
3. No Portcullis of Compliance
Broadcasting life before health and safety and political correctness.
2. Dungarees A Go-Go
Recreating Donald Trump's hair out of food and the genius of Prefab Sprout.
1. Feel My Rambutans
Dr Who socks, hairy fruit and the highs and lows of lives in radio.
Welcome to Fortunately...
Two women who know what’s what and who’s who in the world of radio. First episode Friday.