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Woman's Hour Episodes

  1. Weekend Woman's Hour

    Highlights of this week's Woman's Hour programmes with Sheila McClennon.

  2. Redundancy and relationships; Backpacking

    How do couples cope when redundancy forces people to spend more time together?

  3. Joan of Arc reassessed; Bollywood dance

    Joan of Arc: saint or spin doctor? Plus, the origins of Bollywood dance.

  4. Women in Westminster; Soho in the 1950s

    What are political parties doing to ensure women are better represented at Westminster?

  5. Fertility MOTs; Japanese hostesses; Pessimism

    The benefits of fertility tests discussed. Plus, Lucie Blackman's life and death in Japan.

  6. Marielle and Katia Labeque; Sara Payne

    Sara Payne and Shy Keenan on their friendship. Plus, the Labeque sisters play live.

  7. Weekend Woman's Hour

    With Sheila McClennon. Including Harriet Harman, Debbie Purdy and Penelope Lively.

  8. Welsh female prisoners; Alison Jones; Debby Purdy

    The treatment of Welsh women prisoners discussed. Plus, Alison Jones on sensory art.

  9. Harriet Harman; Isabelle Huppert; Laura Marling

    Harriet Harman on being in the spotlight. Plus Laura Marling sings live.

  10. Penelope Lively; Potty training

    Novelist Penelope Lively on family secrets. Bassoonist Karen Geoghegan plays live.

  11. Photographer Heather Angel; Pregnant men

    Wildlife photographer Heather Angel. Plus, parental rights for divorcing lesbian couples.

  12. Topless sunbathing; Male circumcision

    The politics of topless sunbathing. Plus, new research on male circumcision.

  13. Weekend Woman's Hour

    Highlights of this week's Woman's Hour programmes with Sheila McClennon.

  14. Health in Hartlepool; Shabby chic

    Women's health in Hartlepool discussed. Plus, living in families with a gender imbalance.

  15. Widowhood at 23; Joint family holidays

    Amy Molloy on widowhood at 23. Plus, the dos and don'ts of the joint family holiday.

  16. Sexual assault abroad; Hip dysplasia in babies

    The realities of dealing with rape and sexual assault abroad.

  17. Katherine Rake on feminism; Dreda Say Mitchell

    Katherine Rake on her campaigning career. Plus, author Dreda Say Mitchell on Geezer Girls.

  18. Kathryn Stockett; Nepalese widows; Peanut allergy

    Author Kathryn Stockett on The Help. Plus, the plight of Nepalese widows discussed.

  19. Weekend Woman's Hour

    With Jane Garvey. Including sequins back in vogue; conversing with teenagers; beach huts.

  20. Employment support for domestic abuse victims

    What can employers do to support women who find themselves in an abusive relationship?

  21. Breastfeeding health benefits; Sex diaries

    What are the health benefits of breastfeeding? Plus, couples cope with mismatched libidos.

  22. Parents on their children joining the Forces; Abi Grant

    Parents' reactions to their children joining the Forces. Plus, attack victim Abi Grant.

  23. Marketing women's sports; The Pre-Raphaelites

    Why is women's sport overlooked? Plus, the enduring appeal of beach huts.

  24. Gloria Hunniford; Anna Del Conte; Elizabeth Watts

    Broadcaster Gloria Hunniford on angels. Plus, Anna Del Conte on the food of her childhood.

  25. Weekend Woman's Hour

    Including the first female helicopter pilot to get the Distinguished Flying Cross medal.

  26. Jobless school leavers; Janis Kelly; Michelle Goodman

    How parents can help school leavers or graduates get a job. Plus, soprano Janis Kelly.

  27. Keats' love letters; Peter Sutcliffe's other victims

    John Keats' love letters. Plus, the pleasures and pitfalls of working past the age of 65.

  28. Feminist movement re-evaluated; Parenting classes

    Has feminism failed the ordinary woman? Plus, classes to help parents deal with divorce.

  29. Reforming social care; Alina Ibragimova

    How should social care be funded? Plus, violinist Alina Ibragimova performs live.

  30. Chika Unigwe; Consuming fish; Women heads

    Author Chika Unigwe on writing in English. Plus, buying fish with a clear conscience.

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