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Two women who know what's what and who's who in the world of radio.

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.

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Fortunately... with Fi and Jane: 187. Heathen names and hooting in appreciation, with Heidi Thomas

187. Heathen names and hooting in appreciation, with Heidi Thomas

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Heathen names and hooting in appreciation, with screenwriter Heidi Thomas.

Heathen names and hooting in appreciation, with the screenwriter behind Call the Midwife, Heidi Thomas.

This week on Fortunately, Fi and Jane are joined by the playwright and screenwriter behind Call the Midwife, Heidi Thomas.  

They discuss the history that drives the hit show, the secret to taking risks in TV, and Fi’s special connection to the first episode and the world changing medical invention, ergometrine.

Plus why Heidi was known as Baby Thomas for the first days of her life, a brief discussion of 'The Hair', and Jane's interrupted with a honk of approval.

Get in touch: fortunately.podcast@bbc.co.uk

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