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Woman's Hour Episodes

  1. Jennifer Worth; Rosie Swale-Pope

    Jennifer Worth on her experiences as a midwife in London's East End during the 1950s.

  2. Mica Paris; Women boxers

    Mica Paris talks about her wide ranging career and sings live. With Jane Garvey.

  3. Neo natal care shortages; The study

    Is a serious shortage of nurses putting babies at risk? With Jenni Murray.

  4. Wangari Maathai; The life of Philippa Pearce

    Nobel Peace Prize-winner Wangari Maathai on her fight for human rights. With Jenni Murray.

  5. Nigel Slater; Writer Eva Hoffman

    Cook Nigel Slater on nostalgia food, and writer Eva Hoffman on her book Illuminations.

  6. Big babies; Outdoor swimming

    Why are more women having big babies? Plus, the joys of swimming in the wild.

  7. Fatherhood

    A special programme on fatherhood. What does it mean to be a father in Britain today?

  8. Margaret Tyzack; Women gambling; Homosexuality in India

    Actor Margaret Tyzack on her long and distinguished career. With Jenni Murray.

  9. Assisted suicide; The legacy of Golda Meir

    Multiple sclerosis sufferer Debbie Purdy on being in control of the end of her life.

  10. Ffion Hague; Polly Devlin; Thrifty food

    Ffion Hague on the lives of Lloyd George's women. With Jenni Murray.

  11. Kiki Dee; Sandy Lewis on Down's Syndrome

    Singer Kiki Dee on her musical career. The reality of raising a child with Down's Syndrome

  12. Heidi Holland on Mugabe; Children's football

    Heidi Holland on Robert Mugabe's transformation from 'freedom fighter' to dictator.

  13. Harassment and stalking law; Male libido

    How effective is the law covering harassment? With Jenni Murray.

  14. Wendy Cope; The life of Hannah More

    Poet Wendy Cope on why schoolchildren need to read more poetry. With Jenni Murray.

  15. Ageing with style; TB in Africa; Teenage pregnancy

    Alexandra Shulman, editor of British Vogue, on aging with style. With Jenni Murray.

  16. Mothers and knife crime; Dawn Landes

    Should parents start discussing knives with their children alongside drugs and sex?

  17. Helen McCrory; Women fire-fighters

    Helen McCrory on her successful acting career. Plus women fire-fighters.

  18. Anti-ageing creams; Jules et Jim

    Why do women continue to be seduced by an instant cure for wrinkles? With Jenni Murray.

  19. Cynthia Nixon; Miss Landmine

    Sex and the City actress Cynthia Nixon on the cast reunion for the film. With Jenni Murray

  20. 27/05/2008

    With Jenni Murray.

  21. Trisha Goddard; The life of Barbara Pym; Laughter therapy

    Daytime TV presenter Trisha Goddard on her eventful life. With Jane Garvey.

  22. Alison Knowles; Boybands

    Experimental American artist Alison Knowles on avant-garde performance. With Jane Garvey.

  23. HRT risks; Ketamine misuse; Vaughan Williams's women

    The health risks of taking HRT discussed. Plus, the increasingly popularity of ketamine.

  24. Phone In: Infertility

    Listener's views on infertility. Does society place too high a value on parenthood?

  25. Attitudes to fertility

    A special programme on attitudes to fertility and the assumptions that underlie them.

  26. Martha Wainwright; Julia Neuberger; Family structure

    Martha Wainwright talks about her music and plays live. Plus, Julia Neuberger on old age.

  27. Jane Horrocks; Childminding regulations

    Actor Jane Horrocks on being back on stage. Plus, new regulations for childminders.

  28. Cherie Blair interviewed; Women's secure units

    Cherie Blair on her impoverished beginnings, her time at Number 10, and facing criticism.

  29. Pam Ann; London Children's Ballet; Nettles

    Caroline Reid talks about her comic creation Pam Ann with Jenni Murray.

  30. Artist Barbara Rae; Poet Gillian Clarke

    Poet Gillian Clarke, and Scottish artist Barbara Rae on her life as a Royal Academician.

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