Woman's Hour Episodes Episode guide
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Angela Gheorghiu; Fiona Millar
Soprano Angela Gheorghiu on her life and work. Plus, Fiona Millar on the Blair years.
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Ann Widdecombe; Wendy Richard obituary
Ann Widdecombe on why she glories in spinsterhood. Plus, actor Wendy Richard remembered.
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Children and bereavement, Menage a trois
The effect the passing of a child has on families with several young children.
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Vince Cable on marriage after being widowed
Vince Cable on finding love again after the death of his beloved first wife.
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Autism bill; Yasmin Alibhai-Brown on cooking
Jane Garvey discusses issues surrounding the Autism Bill and who is responsible for care.
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Minorities in parliament; Connie Fisher
What efforts are being made to get more black and Asian women into parliament?
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Breast cancer screening; composer Emily Howard
Do women get the full facts when they go for breast cancer screening?
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Lindsay Duncan; Child murder witness
What do you do when your child is implicated in a murder? Plus, actor Lindsay Duncan.
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Nick Clegg on childcare; Measles vaccination
Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg on childcare and paternity leave. Compulsory measles vaccination
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Actresses over 40; The legacy of the workhouse
Is there a lack of roles for older women on stage and screen?
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Adventurer Karen Darke; Making your own lunch
Paraplegic adventurer Karen Darke on what motivates her to attempt new challenges.
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Women's rights in Iraq; Hughes Syndrome
What needs to be done to safeguard the rights of women in Iraq?
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Annette Gordon-Reed; Maternal mortality rate; Eggs
Annette Gordon-Reed on the slave who became Thomas Jefferson's mistress.
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Sharon Horgan; Corporate public responsibility
Comedy writer Sharon Horgan on her unromantic view of female friendship.
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Bullying; Singer Alison Krauss
Is bullying a necessary part of growing up? Plus, violinist and singer Alison Krauss.
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Being single; Musician Priti Paintal
Are you sick of being single? Tips for the long-term or newly single woman.
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Sharon Shoesmith
Sharon Shoesmith talks about the Baby P case, her refusal to resign and being vilified.
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Ectopic pregnancies; Baby Boomer envy
Do women face a post-code lottery when it comes to the management of an ectopic pregnancy?
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Author Charlotte Roche; Women's politics in the US
Author Charlotte Roche on her explicit novel Wetlands. Plus, women's politics under Obama.
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Juliet Stevenson; Cannabis; Lady Jane Grey
Actor Juliet Stevenson interviewed, plus the impact of the reclassification of cannabis.
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Equality in the Czech Republic; The home sewing renaissance
Gender equality in the Czech Republic discussed - were women more equal under communism?
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Meryl Streep; Teenagers and drinking
Meryl Streep on why she believes women may no longer be a neglected cinema audience.
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Virtual games; Services for abused women
Jenni Murray debates the merits of virtual games as opposed to real games.
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Income inequalities after divorce; Virginie Despentes
Why do women fare worse after divorce? Plus, French writer Virginie Despentes on feminism.
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Graham Norton on musicals; Hula hooping
Graham Norton on his role in the musical La Cage aux Folles. Plus hula hooping.
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Penelope Leach on child care; Adult acne
Child psychologist Dr Penelope Leach on some of her key findings in child care.
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Susie Orbach on bodies; Imelda May
Psychotherapist Susie Orbach on the price we are paying for the pursuit of perfection.
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Stressed midwives; The Belle Star Band
Jenni Murray discusses the emotional impact of childbirth on the midwife.
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Phone-in: the relevence of feminism
Listeners share their views on the relevance of feminism in today's Britain.
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Feminism Special
Jenni Murray presents a special programme on the state of feminism in Britain today.
