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04/08/2010

Presented by Jenni Murray. Dr Shirley Sherwood on her life's passion for plants in pictures, describing someone as a 'dyke' - can it ever be inoffensive? Remembering the Burma uprising of 1988 and the impact on individual lives, and what legal protection is offered by lasting powers of attorney.

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Wed 4 Aug 2010 10:00

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  • Is 'Dyke' a offensive word?

    Clare Balding was recently described as ‘a dyke on a bike’. Is the word ‘dyke’ still a pejorative term? Jenni discusses with journalist Julie Bindel and Kaite Welsh from the website Lesbilicious.

    Duration: 08:08

  • 1988 Burma Uprising

    This week marks the 22nd anniversary of Burma’s “8888 uprisings.” Jenni talks to Nita May a former prisoner of conscience, and Wai Hnin whose father was one of the key student activists.

    Duration: 10:43

  • Dr Shirley Sherwood - Bulbmania

    Dr Shirley Sherwood talks about her passion for horticultural paintings and the pictures from her collection - part of new exhibitions opening at the end of August at Kew Gardens.

    Duration: 08:07

  • Power of Attorney

    Jenni speaks to solicitor Alison Meek and Ruth Sutherland from the Alzheimer’s Society about Lasting Powers of Attorney. Antoinette Tricker tells the problems she faced.

    Duration: 14:42

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  • Wed 4 Aug 2010 10:00

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