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About this episode

Fi and Jane discuss various topics including food, bank holidays, and an interview with writer Claire Lynch about her book on custody issues faced by lesbian mothers in the 1980s.

Fi’s brought a frittata in and Jane’s fishcakes haven’t cut the mustard. We hope you’re enjoying a balanced meal wherever you are… Jane and Fi also cover hospital flowers, the randomness of bank holidays, and the sexual antics of the muntjac. Plus, writer Claire Lynch discusses her prize-winning book 'A Family Matter', about lesbian mothers who lost custody of their children during divorce cases in the 1980s. 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 Producer: Eve Salusbury Executive Producer: Rosie Cutler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Fi, Jane

Guest: Claire Lynch

Topics covered

• food
• relationships
• literature
• custody
• bank holidays
• nature

Keywords

• frittata
• fishcakes
• hospital flowers
• muntjac
• lesbian mothers
• custody
• 1980s
• Claire Lynch
• A Family Matter

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: John Lewis, Acast, Spotify, Instagram, The Times

Books & works: A Family Matter, The Later Years

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