Woman's Hour Episodes Episode guide
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Over-empowerment of children; Michelle Paver
Do children have too much power in the family? Plus, children's author Michelle Paver.
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Uninsured midwives; Gender testing; Buying school shoes
The future of independent midwifery discussed. Plus, what is a gender test?
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Holiday boredom; India's gender ratio
Can boredom be a good thing for children? Plus, is India facing a demographic crisis?
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Weekend Woman's Hour
Highlights of this week's Woman's Hour programmes with Jane Garvey.
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Richard Pankhurst; Celibacy; The West Eastern Divan Orchestra
Dr Richard Pankhurst on the famous women in his family. Plus, the politics of celibacy.
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Speech Debelle; Domestic violence
Are the needs of men who have survived domestic violence the same as those of women?
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Trunks v swimming shorts; Ariana Franklin
Male swimwear debated. Plus, author Ariana Franklin on her feisty female sleuth.
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Cath Kidston on her success; Philippa Gregory on The White Queen
Designer Cath Kidston on retro chic. Plus, author Philippa Gregory on Elizabeth Woodville.
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Cleavage on show; Ceausescu's Romania
How much cleavage should a woman show? Plus, life in Ceausescu's Romania.
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Weekend Woman's Hour
Highlights of this week's Woman's Hour programmes with Sheila McClennon.
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Redundancy and relationships; Backpacking
How do couples cope when redundancy forces people to spend more time together?
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Joan of Arc reassessed; Bollywood dance
Joan of Arc: saint or spin doctor? Plus, the origins of Bollywood dance.
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Women in Westminster; Soho in the 1950s
What are political parties doing to ensure women are better represented at Westminster?
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Fertility MOTs; Japanese hostesses; Pessimism
The benefits of fertility tests discussed. Plus, Lucie Blackman's life and death in Japan.
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Marielle and Katia Labeque; Sara Payne
Sara Payne and Shy Keenan on their friendship. Plus, the Labeque sisters play live.
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Weekend Woman's Hour
With Sheila McClennon. Including Harriet Harman, Debbie Purdy and Penelope Lively.
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Welsh female prisoners; Alison Jones; Debby Purdy
The treatment of Welsh women prisoners discussed. Plus, Alison Jones on sensory art.
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Harriet Harman; Isabelle Huppert; Laura Marling
Harriet Harman on being in the spotlight. Plus Laura Marling sings live.
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Penelope Lively; Potty training
Novelist Penelope Lively on family secrets. Bassoonist Karen Geoghegan plays live.
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Photographer Heather Angel; Pregnant men
Wildlife photographer Heather Angel. Plus, parental rights for divorcing lesbian couples.
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Topless sunbathing; Male circumcision
The politics of topless sunbathing. Plus, new research on male circumcision.
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Weekend Woman's Hour
Highlights of this week's Woman's Hour programmes with Sheila McClennon.
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Health in Hartlepool; Shabby chic
Women's health in Hartlepool discussed. Plus, living in families with a gender imbalance.
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Widowhood at 23; Joint family holidays
Amy Molloy on widowhood at 23. Plus, the dos and don'ts of the joint family holiday.
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Sexual assault abroad; Hip dysplasia in babies
The realities of dealing with rape and sexual assault abroad.
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Katherine Rake on feminism; Dreda Say Mitchell
Katherine Rake on her campaigning career. Plus, author Dreda Say Mitchell on Geezer Girls.
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Kathryn Stockett; Nepalese widows; Peanut allergy
Author Kathryn Stockett on The Help. Plus, the plight of Nepalese widows discussed.
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Weekend Woman's Hour
With Jane Garvey. Including sequins back in vogue; conversing with teenagers; beach huts.
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Employment support for domestic abuse victims
What can employers do to support women who find themselves in an abusive relationship?
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Breastfeeding health benefits; Sex diaries
What are the health benefits of breastfeeding? Plus, couples cope with mismatched libidos.
