Woman's Hour Episodes Episode guide
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Natasha Kaplinsky, Misogynist influencers, Professor Joanna Bourke, Dr Rebecca Gomperts
The former ѿý newsreader on her new role as the first female president of the BBFC.
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The Offbeat Sari exhibition, Iran latest, coldwater swimming and is AI pushing the boundaries of art?
The Offbeat Sari exhibition.
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The Letters of Edith Thompson, Women in Westminister, Donor-conceived Children, Lucy Rout on Dragons' Den
Donor-conceived children: listener Hayley shares her remarkable personal story.
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Impact of Eleanor Williams case, miracle baby, women in early animation, teachers' strike
Impact of the Eleanor Williams case on how rape is reported and whether women are believed
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Weekend Woman’s Hour: Ecofeminist Vandana Shiva, how to quit well, Shekeila Scarlett
Vandana Shiva on climate change activism.
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Financial planning, Susan Cronin, Friends forever - Christina, Finding my voice - Liz Roberts
We discuss financial new year’s resolutions with two female money experts.
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Ecofeminist Vandana Shiva, how to quit well, Fay Weldon
Renowned activist Vandana Shiva on feminism and climate change.
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The only woman in a group of men, Children conceived by donors, Finding My Voice, Face masks
What is it like to be the only woman in a group of men? Is it isolating? Intimidating?
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Harriet Walker, Elika Ashoori, Dr Henrietta Hughes, Sarah Graham, Neil Leitch, Adam Hawksbee
Abandoning the bra – the new trend of going braless.
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Turning your passion into a business with Deborah Meaden and Lynne Franks
Turning your passion into a business - is it ever a good idea?
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Sally Wainwright, drink spiking, Gurinder Chadha and Debbie Wiseman
The writer and director Sally Wainwright ahead of the 3rd and final series of Happy Valley
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Paulina Porizkova - former supermodel, Vivienne Westwood, Sally Wainwright, Servicewomen & sexual assault, Annus horribilis
In 1988 Paulina Porizkova was one of world's highest-paid models & face of Estee Lauder.
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Life beyond menopause, Maggie Blyth on needle spiking, Turning the Tide, Jealousy in friendships
What can you look forward to on the other side of the menopause?
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Finding My Voice. Afghanistan. Do you live with a 'man child'? Colourism. The great Christmas Sandwich debate
Finding My Voice. Taliban ban on women working for NGOs. The Christmas sandwich debate.
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On Being Seen: Actor Constance Wu, Zara McDermott, Dr Jess Wade, filmmaker Gurinder Chadha & Bridgerton's Charithra Chandran
Crazy Rich Asians actor Constance Wu on the nuances and pressures of representation.
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Boxing Day on Rest
Jessica Creighton looks at the theme of rest in psychology, history, religion and sport.
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Janelle Monae; Zara Aleena's aunt - Farah Naz; Marathon runner Christine Hobson, folk singers Bryony Griffith & Alice Jones
69 year old Christine Hobson, the oldest woman to complete the Antarctic Ice Marathon.
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Returning to your childhood bedroom at Christmas, Iranian dolls, Lilia Giugni
Returning to your childhood bedroom at Christmas. Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Bill.
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ADHD in women, Prof Lucy Easthope, Debbie
We look at the role of social media as more women are diagnosed with ADHD.
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Nurses on strike, comedian Cally Beaton, teacher Andria Zafirakou, root smudging
Cally Beaton on becoming a comedian in the latter half of her life
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Jane Horrocks, Frances O'Grady, Iran, French women
Actor Jane Horrocks on her new Radio 4 drama about her relationship with musician Ian Dury
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Claudia Winkleman, Nurses' strike, Baroness Kidron and Online Safety Bill, Iran diaries, Actor Naomi Ackie, Medieval women
Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman on how to hang the loo roll.
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Playing Whitney - Naomi Ackie; Sarah de Lagarde; Being Cared for at Christmas; False Eyelashes
Naomi Ackie taking on the role of a lifetime for the film Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance.
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Claudia Winkelman, Kate Bingham, Baroness Kidron, Helen Whately
Claudia Winkelman on the small things she can't bear to be “wrong” in the domestic sphere.
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Baroness Cumberlege, Nurses' strike, Balaclavas, Iran diaries, Whistleblowing
The Conservative peer on her frustration at progress since her report First Do No Harm.
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Hilary McGrady DG of the National Trust. RCN's Pat Cullen. Dance like no-one's watching
Hilary McGrady the DG of the National Trust. David Coulthard on women in F1. Nurses strike
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Marina Litvinenko, Sexual Harassment, Medieval Woman
Marina Litvinenko on new TV drama on her fight to bring her husband justice.
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The Silent Twins, Beryl Cook, whistleblower Helen Evans, Kate Winslet and mothers and sons at Christmas.
The ‘Silent Twins’ who spoke to no one, and Academy award-winning actor Kate Winslet.
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Rose Ayling-Ellis in As You Like It, Whistleblower: Helen Evans, Children with Mothers in Prison
Rose Ayling-Ellis makes her West End stage debut as Celia in As You Like It.
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Meghan and Harry Documentary, Carolynne Hunter, Christmas Family
Reaction to the release of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Netflix documentary.