Tiny woman, tiny gnome statue (with Gisèle Pelicot)

About this episode

Jane and Fi discuss the significance of large statues, North London's vibrancy, and interview Gisèle Pelicot about her memoir.

Jane and Fi ponder why men love such big statues of themselves, just how much more red North London can get, and why Michael Gove just doesn't remember them (sad face). They're also joined by Gisèle Pelicot, who speaks about her memoir 'A Hymn to Life' Our next book club pick will be a collection of short stories! 'Interpreter of Maladies' is by Jhumpa Lahiri.  You can check out our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@OffAirWithJaneAndF 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: Jane, Fi

Guest: Gisèle Pelicot

Topics covered

• statues
• memoir
• North London
• book club
• relationships

Keywords

• statues
• North London
• Gisèle Pelicot
• memoir
• book club
• Interpreter of Maladies

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: A Hymn to Life, Interpreter of Maladies

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