Woman's Hour Episodes Episode guide
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Weekend Woman's Hour
Highlights of this week's Woman's Hour programmes with Jane Little.
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Breastfeeding; Judith Mackay; The legacy of Dusty Springfield
Are women under too much pressure to breastfeed at all costs?
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Phone In: Teenagers
A phone-in on the subject of teenagers.
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Raising Teenagers
A special programme on raising teenagers.
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Women criticising each other; Sarah Gillespie
Why aren't women nicer to each other? Plus, jazz musician Sarah Gillespie plays live.
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Child Protection
A special programme about the future of child protection.
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Weekend Woman's Hour
Highlights of this week's Woman's Hour programmes with Jane Little.
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The life of Sheila Scott; Ursula King; Baldness
What are the pros and cons of formal testing for 7 and 11 year olds?
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The life of Sheila Scott; Ursula King; Baldness
The life and achievements of aviator Sheila Scott. Professor Ursula King on spirituality.
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Carole King; Alice Powell
Singer and songwriter Carole King on her extraordinary life and career.
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Imogen Cooper; Jayne Anne Phillips; Abortion in Spain
Musician Imogen Cooper on the solitary life of a solo pianist.
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Maureen Lipman; Juice; Single children families
Actor and comedian Maureen Lipman on her varied career. Plus, music from Juice.
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Weekend Woman's Hour
Highlights of this week's Woman's Hour programmes with Jane Garvey.
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Cervical cancer screening; Singer Lea DeLaria
Should HPV tests be added to the UK's cervical cancer screening regime?
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Feminisation of history; Autism and girls
Is history becoming 'feminised'? Plus, the gender discrepancy in autism.
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Women hit by the recession; Manju Kapur; Anorexia
Why are women being badly hit by the global recession? Plus, Indian novelist Manju Kapur.
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Childminding changes; Winifred Foley
Jane Garvey discusses the impact of the Early Years Foundation Stage on childminding.
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Happiness; Geraldine Bedell
The nature and seeking of happiness discussed. Plus, author Geraldine Bedell.
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28/03/2009
Presented by Jane Garvey. Including Delia Smith on her life and career.
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Adopting children following bereavement; Reversing female circumcision
How long should bereaved parents have to wait before adopting?
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Pituitary problems; Singer Marina Laslo
The links between brain injury and future pituitary problems discussed.
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Maternity leave; Female ambassadors
Is the economic downturn making women on maternity leave more vulnerable to redundancy?
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Zena el Khalil; Reverse vasectomies
Activist Zena el Khalil on her love of Beirut. Plus, the rise in reverse vasectomies.
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Delia Smith; Children of divorced parents
Delia Smith on her mission to teach people how to cook. Helping children during a divorce.
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21/03/2009
Highlights of this week's Woman's Hour programmes with Jane Garvey.
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Saying 'I love you'; Hate crimes in South Africa
How important is it to say 'I love you'? Plus, 'corrective rape' in South Africa.
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European Parliament; Melody Gardot
Female representation in the European Parliament discussed. Plus, singer Melody Gardot.
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Dating chemistry; Karen Campbell
How can knowing about brain chemicals help you find and keep love?
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Ovarian cancer; Camping
What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer? Plus, the joys and perils of camping.
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Moving abroad; Country singer Diana Jones
Jane Garvey discusses the reality of moving abroad with your family. Diana Jones sings.