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Woman's Hour Episodes

  1. Hollywood Star Maureen O'Hara; Epilepsy in children

    Maureen O'Hara on her Hollywood life. Diagnosing epilepsy in children. Plus, Emily Eavis.

  2. Premature Babies; Dr Jennie Brand-Miller on the GI diet

    Should intensive care be given to very premature babies? Plus, creation of the GI diet.

  3. Poet Ruth Padel; Neurologist and pop mucisian Dr Stavia Blunt

    Poet Ruth Padel on searching for tigers. Plus, neurologist pop musician Dr Stavia Blunt.

  4. Understanding child abuse; The benefits system and marriage

    The discussion of child abuse and Michael Jackson's trial. Plus, benefits and marriage.

  5. Tax and the Military; Gender equality in football

    Opting out of tax used by the military. Plus, should the sexes play football together?

  6. Women in the clergy; Novelist Patricia Tyrell

    Why are more women training for the clergy? Plus, writer Patricia Tyrell on later success.

  7. Rape in South Africa; Poet Grace Nichols

    Dealing with South Africa's escalating rape problem. Plus, Guyanan poet Grace Nichols.

  8. Children and jailed parents; Singer Roisin Murphey

    How honest should parents be when one of them is jailed? Plus, singer Roisin Murphey.

  9. Children and the NHS; Author Susan Hill

    Does the NHS discriminate against children? Plus, author Susan Hill on The Pure in Heart.

  10. Scientist Gill Samuels; Vegan children

    Gill Samuels, the scientist behind Viagra on her career. Plus, veganism and children.

  11. Orange Prize for fiction; Singer Shirley Manson

    Debating the Orange Prize, is a women only award still needed? Plus, Shirley Manson.

  12. Women's rights in Pakistan; Singer Lizz Wright

    Gauging the state of women's rights in Pakistan. Plus, jazz singer Lizz Wright.

  13. Migration and gender; Hillary Cottam on institutional design

    Examining how gender affects migration. Plus, Hilary Cottam on transforming institutions.

  14. Jane Fonda; Women's football

    Actor Jane Fonda on her varied life and roles. Plus, the low profile of women's football.

  15. Teenage mothers; Couples who live apart

    Examining the risk of demonising teenage mothers. Plus, couples choosing to live apart.

  16. Phone-in: Depression

    How should we tackle the problem of depression? Listeners offer their experiences.

  17. Depression; Tanni Grey-Thompson on disabled parenting

    Has depression lost its social stigma? Plus, Tanni Grey-Thompson on disabled parenting.

  18. Leaving children home alone; Actor Goldie Hawn

    Is it safe to leave a child of any age 'home alone'? Plus, hollywood actor Goldie Hawn.

  19. The right age for formal education; Women in Lebanese politics

    When should children start their formal education? Plus, women in Lebanese politics.

  20. Sex education for adults; Potter Monica Young

    Is there a need for sexual health advise for older women? Plus, Monica Young's legacy.

  21. Priscilla Presley; Fostering in Ghana

    Priscilla Presley on life before and after Elvis. Plus, child fostering problems in Ghana.

  22. Fertility tourism; Nancy Cartwright

    Advantages and risks of fertility tourism. Plus, voice of Bart Simpson, Nancy Cartwright.

  23. Women's Watershed Fiction

    What books changed listeners' view of being a woman? The announcement of the top ten.

  24. Breast cancer and relationships; Author Joyce Carol Oates

    How does the news of breast cancer affect relationships? Plus, author Joyce Carol Oates.

  25. Children, HIV and schools; Eddi Fiegal on singer Cass Elliot

    Should schools be informed about HIV positive pupils? Plus, Eddi Fiegal on Cass Elliot.

  26. Child Protection; Planning a garden

    Is British child protection in crisis? Planning a garden. Plus, Georgian prostitution.

  27. Donna Anthony on her wrongful imprisonment; Women in space

    Donna Anthony on wrongfull conviction for killing her two children. Plus, women in space.

  28. Cambodian adoption; Work related stress

    The couples affecetd by the ban on adoptions from Cambodia. Plus, work related stress.

  29. Converting to Islam; Polycystic ovarian syndrome and diet

    Na'ima B Robert on converting to Islam and life after. Plus, polycystic ovarian syndrome.

  30. Men's health; Finishing schools

    What can be done to meet men's health needs? Plus, new interest in finishing schools.

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