Woman's Hour Episodes Episode guide
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Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen on DIY; Catholic Feminists; Sudan Olympics;
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen discusses the merits of chucking out the chintz.
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Kids in the Military; Sylvia Townsend Warner; Hannah Hauxwell
How does it feel to have a son or daughter on active service?
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Anne of Green Gables; Loo Facilities; Women of the Maze
Budge Wilson on writing the prequel to the much loved classic Anne of Green Gables.
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The Drapchi Nuns; Photographer Sonia Katchian
Interviews with former Tibetan nuns who were imprisoned in China for demonstrating.
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Pre-nuptial Agreements; Songwriter Amanda Ghost
What are the pros and cons of pre-nuptial contracts? Plus, Amanda Ghost on songwriting.
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Separate Beds; Police and Rape; Synchronised Swimming
Do separate beds sound the death knell of a relationship?
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Miracle Babies; A L Kennedy; Female Comedy Duos;
Is it right to prolong a premature baby's life at all costs?
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Benjamin Zephaniah on Prostate Cancer; Director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Benjamin Zephaniah discusses the affects of prostate cancer and symptoms to look out for.
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Reva Mann; Sex Under Your Roof?; Bluestocking Women
Author Reva Mann on her orthodox Jewish roots and her wild adolescence.
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David Cameron on Political Quotas; Meaghan Delahunt
David Cameron discusses why he has pledged to give one third of cabinet posts to women.
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Author Abi Morgan; Italy's Feminist Emergency;
Author Abi Morgan on tackling difficult topics in novels. Plus, gender equality in Italy.
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Maxine Peake on The Children's Hour; Missing People
Maxine Peake and Charlotte Emerson discuss Lillian Hellman's controversial play.
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Mary Magdalene; Women in Silent Comedy; Seeking Help
How much do we really know about the real Mary Magdalene? Plus, how to ask for help.
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Viagra; Life in a Political Family; Placing a Baby in Care
How much of the Viagra publicity was just hype? Plus Melissa Benn on her political family.
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Virginity; Petite Anglaise Blogger
How important is virginity to British Asians? Plus, the dangers of blogging.
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Dianne Lang on Saving Mandela's Children; Crime Writer Josephine Tey
Dianne Lang explains why she campaigns for the human rights of South African children.
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Ian Fleming; Gender Identity Disorder; Stopping Indian Domestic Violence
Ian Fleming's niece Lucy discusses the women behind the James Bond creator.
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Phone-in: The Experience of Motherhood
A phone-in special on which is more natural: maternal instincts, or maternal ambivalence?
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The Complexities of Motherhood; Maternal and Paternal Ambivalence
Rachel Cusk discusses her controversial book on representations and truths of motherhood.
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NHS Failings on Eating Disorders; Transexuals in Iran; Artist Dod Procter
Is the NHS failing families with eating disorders?
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Singer Simphiwe Dana; The Pioneering Garretts; Women's Magazines
Afro-jazz singer Simphiwe Dana on why African culture is so important to her.
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Composer Thea Musgrave; Volunteering; Police Support for Harassment
Scottish composer Thea Musgrave on female maestros. Plus, young people who volunteer.
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The Girls Who Were Found Alive; Right Wing and Feminist?; Artist Milein Cosman
Lisa Hoodless and Charlene Lunnon discuss their trauma of being abducted by a paedophile.
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Elizabeth McGovern; Freezing Eggs; Author Lesley Downer
Elizabeth McGovern on her career. Plus, why women are freezing eggs for their daughters.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; The Queen of Soul; Laetitia Pilkington
The pros and cons of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Plus, who's the Queen of Soul?
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Pakistanis in Britain
Baroness Warsi, Anjum Anwar and Farah Khan discuss Pakistanis in Britain.
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Kaki King; Internet Dating Scams; Surrogacy in India
Female 'guitar god' Kaki King explains her techniques and performs live in the studio.
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Dynastic Politics; NSPCC Youth Centres; Women Doctors
Why do women become strong leaders in dynastic politics? Plus how to get the 'it' factor.
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Jo Brand; Girls and Physics; Shy Keenan; Ferrari Women
Jo Brand on her love of Gilbert and Sullivan. Plus, the women who love Ferraris.
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Cornelia Parker; Cousins Who Marry; Lourdes
Cornelia Parker on her artwork. Plus, 150th anniversary of Virgin Mary visions at Lourdes.
