Welcome to a Friday special! This week’s bonus episode features a positive news story. We covered this on the live Times Radio show earlier this week and wanted to bring it to the Off Air community... Scientists have made major technological advances, revealing how mutations in a tiny non-coding gene cause multiple neurodevelopmental disorders.

Fi spoke to Prof. Nicky Whiffin, who leads the Computational Rare Disease Genomics Group at Oxford University's Big Data Institute, and James Coney, News Projects Editor at The Sunday Times.

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Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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Happy Thursday! The adventures of Fi's specs continue - in fact, they're now an active member of the St Bride's congregation. After that, Jane and Fi chat chopper bikes, rebellious school photos, Bruno Brookes' real name, fox droppings, and zooming around Lisbon airport astride a Trunki.

Plus, Professor Baroness (Kathy) Willis on her National Trust Octavia Hill Lecture, covering how nature makes you healthier.

To hear our comfort reads list, go to: 58:15 Or, you can see the list up on our Instagram. Just search @JaneandFi

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Our new playlist 'Coiled Spring' is up and running: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tmoCpbp42ae7R1UY8ofza

Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.

If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Podcast Producer: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

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We kick off today’s episode with some broadcast history - you lucky things. Once they’ve exited memory lane, Jane and Fi cover concrete school desserts, Nevil Shute Road, no-good chocolate Cavapoos, and the abnormal temperature of Jane’s cellar.

Plus, actress Joanna Scanlan discusses voicing the audiobook 'Mercy' and her new Channel 5 thriller 'Missed Call'.

You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndFi

Our new playlist 'Coiled Spring' is up and running: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tmoCpbp42ae7R1UY8ofza

Our most asked about book is called 'The Later Years' by Peter Thornton.

If you want to contact the show to ask a question and get involved in the conversation then please email us: janeandfi@times.radioFollow us on Instagram! @janeandfi

Podcast Producers: Eve Salusbury

Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.