Woman's Hour Episodes Episode guide
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One night stands; Runaways; Salford's first birth control clinic
Are one night stands good fun or a bad idea? Plus, how to help child runaways.
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The image of God; Gender and patriarchal religion
What does God mean to you? Plus how do women reconcile themselves to religious patriarchy?
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Hampton Court Palace gardens; Redefining rape
Is the legal definition of rape allowing offenders to walk free?
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Male menopause; Nelly Wallace; Christina Lamb
Do middle-aged men suffer from a male menopause? Plus, the legacy of Nelly Wallace.
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My life as a man; Chef Angela Hartnett
Norah Vincent explains why she spent 18 months disguised as a man.
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Women who leave their children; Feminist Catharine McKinnon
How can women leave their children? Plus, Catharine McKinnon on American feminism.
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Women in Poland; The power of Polish traditions
Prominent Polish politicians and activists discuss women's rights and attitudes in Poland.
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Growing up in a religious cult; Dame Felicity Lott
Dame Felicity Lott discusses comic opera. Plus, Kate Barlow on living in a religious cult.
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Alex Kingston; Edna Healey
Alex Kingston talks about her career. Plus Edna Healey reveals her life in politics.
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Rebecca Miller and Daniel Day Lewis
Creative power couple Rebecca Miller and Daniel Day Lewis talk about working together.
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Lynette Roberts; High functioning alcoholics
An exploration into the work and life of critically acclaimed war poet Lynette Roberts.
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Chernobyl; Photographer Jane Bown; The Pill
20 years after Chernobyl Mary Mycio investigates the radioactive wilderness and wildlife.
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Dawn French; Married to a murderer
Dawn French discusses dysfunctional families, life and careers.
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Tony Robinson; Involuntary fatherhood
Tony Robinson discusses the role reversal that takes place when parents become elderly.
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Natasha Richardson; Ronnie Spector
Natasha Richardson talks about her family's acting dynasty and her experiences in China.
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Flashpackers; Niki Shisler on alcohol addiction; Ellen Kent
Do the risks of travelling alone in your middle ages need to be highlighted more?
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Jeremy Irons; Vulval health
Jeremy Irons discuss the emotional bond between male friends.
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Trevor Eve; China's Long March; Vivaldi's women
Actor Trevor Eve discusses his life, career and fertility.
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Anita Roddick; Stella Duffy; Married to a dictator
Anita Roddick talks about her life and selling The Body Shop after 30 years.
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Paper clues; Forced marriages; Childhood innocence
How paper salvaged from crime scenes can helps solve cases.
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Shusha Guppy; Elizabeth Gaskell; Prostitute daughter
Shusha Guppy reflects on her life and her first visit to her native Iran in 30 years.
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Tracey Emin; Emotions at work; Rights for unmarried couples
Tracy Emin reflects on the inequality between male and female artists.
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Mildred Bruce; Khmer Rouge; Striptease
Aviator Caroline Gough Cooper reflects on the legacy of daredevil Mildred Bruce.
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Jill Saward; Lifecycle of a relationship
Jill Saward reflects on her life 20 years after the Ealing Vicarage rape case.
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Freezing eggs; Singer Gemma Hayes; Jacobean characters
What are the rights of women going through IVF? Plus, Gemma Hayes on writers block.
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Teenage sperm banks; Emily Bront钱's lovers
Why isn't sperm banking offered to young male cancer patients as routine treatment?
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Cicely Mayhew; Transvestite makeovers; US abortions
Cicely Mayhew describes her time as an overseas British Diplomat just after WW2.
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Nancy Sinatra; Elizabeth Barrett Browning; Child abuse
Nancy Sinatra looks back over her musical career and life.
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Margaret Atwood; Endometriosis; Returning to the UK
Margaret Atwood discusses her life and career as a celebrated author.
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Margaret Forster; Professor Donna Dickenson
Author Margret Forster describes her interest in the artist Gwen John.
