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Woman's Hour Episodes

  1. Actresses over 40; The legacy of the workhouse

    Is there a lack of roles for older women on stage and screen?

  2. Adventurer Karen Darke; Making your own lunch

    Paraplegic adventurer Karen Darke on what motivates her to attempt new challenges.

  3. Women's rights in Iraq; Hughes Syndrome

    What needs to be done to safeguard the rights of women in Iraq?

  4. Annette Gordon-Reed; Maternal mortality rate; Eggs

    Annette Gordon-Reed on the slave who became Thomas Jefferson's mistress.

  5. Sharon Horgan; Corporate public responsibility

    Comedy writer Sharon Horgan on her unromantic view of female friendship.

  6. Bullying; Singer Alison Krauss

    Is bullying a necessary part of growing up? Plus, violinist and singer Alison Krauss.

  7. Being single; Musician Priti Paintal

    Are you sick of being single? Tips for the long-term or newly single woman.

  8. Sharon Shoesmith

    Sharon Shoesmith talks about the Baby P case, her refusal to resign and being vilified.

  9. Ectopic pregnancies; Baby Boomer envy

    Do women face a post-code lottery when it comes to the management of an ectopic pregnancy?

  10. Author Charlotte Roche; Women's politics in the US

    Author Charlotte Roche on her explicit novel Wetlands. Plus, women's politics under Obama.

  11. Juliet Stevenson; Cannabis; Lady Jane Grey

    Actor Juliet Stevenson interviewed, plus the impact of the reclassification of cannabis.

  12. Equality in the Czech Republic; The home sewing renaissance

    Gender equality in the Czech Republic discussed - were women more equal under communism?

  13. Meryl Streep; Teenagers and drinking

    Meryl Streep on why she believes women may no longer be a neglected cinema audience.

  14. Virtual games; Services for abused women

    Jenni Murray debates the merits of virtual games as opposed to real games.

  15. Income inequalities after divorce; Virginie Despentes

    Why do women fare worse after divorce? Plus, French writer Virginie Despentes on feminism.

  16. Graham Norton on musicals; Hula hooping

    Graham Norton on his role in the musical La Cage aux Folles. Plus hula hooping.

  17. Penelope Leach on child care; Adult acne

    Child psychologist Dr Penelope Leach on some of her key findings in child care.

  18. Susie Orbach on bodies; Imelda May

    Psychotherapist Susie Orbach on the price we are paying for the pursuit of perfection.

  19. Stressed midwives; The Belle Star Band

    Jenni Murray discusses the emotional impact of childbirth on the midwife.

  20. Phone-in: the relevence of feminism

    Listeners share their views on the relevance of feminism in today's Britain.

  21. Feminism Special

    Jenni Murray presents a special programme on the state of feminism in Britain today.

  22. Author Wendy Holden; Internet dating

    Author Wendy Holden on Beautiful People, her satire about the excesses of Hollywood.

  23. Men and diets; The life of Vita Sackville West

    Actor Bruce Byron and broadcaster Hardeep Singh Kohli on their experiences of dieting.

  24. Children of drug abusers; Race jockey Hayley Turner

    How much is being done to help the children and families of drug addicts?

  25. Edna O'Brien on Byron; Women in Obama's government

    Author Edna O'Brien on Lord Byron. Plus, the women in the Obama administration.

  26. Alex Clark; 18th century marriage

    Granta's first female editor Alex Clark on her first edition.

  27. Domestic abuse in the recession; writer and musician Gemma Weeks

    Will the recession see a rise in domestic violence? Plus, the end of the dinner service.

  28. Mary Quant; The work-life balance

    The fashion designer Mary Quant on her life and work.

  29. Fiona Phillips on Alzheimer's; Adult children living at home

    Former GMTV presenter Fiona Phillips on coping with Alzheimer's disease in the family.

  30. Treating eating disorders in Northern Ireland; The DNB

    Is enough being done to help patients suffering from eating disorders in Northern Ireland?

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