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Woman's Hour Episodes

  1. Beverly Knight on Motown; The science of pleasure

    Soul singer Beverley Knight on 50 years of Motown Records.

  2. Women in the Congo; Austerity cooking

    Nurse Leah Chishugi on the plight of women in eastern Congo.

  3. 2009 - What's in it for women?

    Jane Garvey is joined by a panel of guests to talk about 2009.

  4. Poet Maura Dooley; Marrying for money

    Poet Maura Dooley on the sources of her inspiration. Plus, marrying for money.

  5. Literary Highlights of 2008

    A special programme on some of the literary highlights of the past 12 months.

  6. Eleanor McEvoy; Family sabbaticals

    Irish singer Eleanor McEvoy on her career. Plus, the practicalities of family sabbaticals.

  7. Beth Chatto

    A special programme on one of the most influential living gardeners in Britain.

  8. Older women in the press; Sulking; Child sponsorship

    Manju Ghosh and Christine Jackson on travelling across England on their bus passes.

  9. The Best of 2008

    Jenni Murray looks back over the best of the year's music, drama and comedy interviews.

  10. Wearing red; Major Janet Pilgrim

    The dos and don'ts of wearing red. Plus, Major Janet Pilgrim on her Royal Red Cross.

  11. Footballer Kelly Smith; Pain relief for the elderly

    Arsenal and England striker Kelly Smith on being one of the world's top female players.

  12. David Cameron on violence against women; Author Judith Kerr

    David Cameron, leader of the Conservative Party on tackling violence against women.

  13. Children in care; Singer Alice Russell

    How do we help children in care to cope? Singer Alice Russell performs live.

  14. Actor Victoria Hamilton; Childhood obesity; Office parties

    Award-winning actor Victoria Hamilton on her career. Partying with your boss and partner.

  15. Sir Michael Parkinson; Childcare

    Sir Michael Parkinson on his childhood, career and the women who influenced him.

  16. Imelda Staunton; Hair length

    Actor Imelda Staunton on being a tough cookie. Plus, what does your hair say about you?

  17. Emma Watson; State benefits

    Actor Emma Watson on her career to date and plans for the future.

  18. Olympic sportswomen; Regional newspapers

    Sports presenter Eleanor Oldroyd and rower Katherine Grainger on Olympic sportswomen.

  19. Learning poetry by heart; Violence in teen relationships

    Daisy Goodwin on the merits of memorising and reciting poetry.

  20. Greenham Common; Premature labour; Sharia law

    The legacy of Greenham Common Women's Peace Camp. Plus, premature labour and Sharia law.

  21. Lads mags age limit; Diabetes care at school

    Should lads mags be given an 18 certificate to ensure children can't get hold of them?

  22. US businesswoman Carly Fiorina; The life of Elizabeth Bowen

    US businesswoman Carly Fiorina on the glass ceiling in US politics and business.

  23. Deprivation and cancer; Explicit music videos; Fringes

    What can be done about the 'deprivation gap' in cancer screening?

  24. Contact orders; Poet Annie Freud

    New measures to prevent parents from flouting their contact orders discussed.

  25. Children of alcoholics; Stripping

    Do the children of alcoholic parents get enough support? Plus stripping and Beryl Swain.

  26. Tilda Swinton; Slimming clubs; Women war photographers

    Acclaimed actor Tilda Swinton on her career and choice of roles. Plus, slimming clubs.

  27. Forced marriages; Snobbery; Community spirit

    The impact of the Forced Marriage Act evaluated. Plus, snobbery in British society.

  28. Working mothers; Helen Newlove; Mince

    Does having a mother who works make daughters keen to follow her influence?

  29. Vulnerable women in the criminal justice system; Kathryn Stott

    What is being done to divert women offenders from custodial sentences?

  30. Women in parliament; Mental health services for children; Bodyshaping underwear

    What impact has gender equality had on issues debated by politicians?

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