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Woman's Hour Episodes

  1. Crime writer PD James; Personal politics

    Crime writer PD James on her life, her writing and her famous detective, Adam Dalgliesh.

  2. Lorraine Kelly; Nits; Swedish pre-school education

    Lorraine Kelly on being 'queen of daytime TV'. Plus advice on how to get rid of nits.

  3. The Joy of Sex updated; Henrietta Herbert

    Susan Quilliam and Brett Kahr discuss the challenges of updating The Joy of Sex.

  4. Joan Rivers; Drug related deaths

    Comedienne Joan Rivers on turning 75. Why are men more likely to die from drug abuse?

  5. Decriminalising prostitution; Gaynor Arnold

    Is decriminalising prostitution the way to make sex workers safe?

  6. Sharing breast milk; Ipswich prostitutes

    Is wet nursing making a comeback? Plus, Michelle Obama discussed.

  7. Doris Lessing

    The award-winning author Doris Lessing talks about her life and work.

  8. Eating disorders during pregnancy; Conditional cautioning

    Do images of skinny post-pregnant celebrities send the wrong message?

  9. Billy Bragg; Child witnesses; Women in the 60s

    Musician Billy Bragg on getting a proper job. Plus, child witnesses in Scotland.

  10. Singing; Muslim women athletes

    Why is singing said to be so beneficial? Plus, the experiences of Muslim women athletes.

  11. Hannah Frank; Rokia Traore

    Sculptor Hannah Frank on her diaries and life in Glasgow between the wars.

  12. Beth Chatto

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

  13. Asthma; Pakistani art

    Are women more likely to suffer from asthma? Plus, the rising popularity of Pakistani art.

  14. Taste in a partner; Trauma in Northern Ireland

    Does someone always end up dominating aesthetically in a relationship?

  15. The letters of Penelope Fitzgerald; Infidelity

    Julian Barnes on author Penelope Fitzgerald. Plus, can an affair really save a marriage?

  16. Kate Atkinson; Teaching feminism at school

    Author Kate Atkinson on When Will There Be Good News?

  17. Beate Arnestad; The Pillow Book

    Director Beate Arnestad on the devastating effects of civil war in Sri Lanka.

  18. Private fostering; Helen Escobedo

    What can be done to protect children in private fostering arrangements?

  19. Vanessa Mae; Oral cancer

    Violinist Vanessa Mae on nature versus nurture. Plus, novelist Lia Mills on oral cancer.

  20. Jane McDonald; Sex education; Lesbian fiction

    Singer Jane McDonald on revisiting The Cruise, the programme that made her famous.

  21. Class A drugs; Katy Livingston

    The relationship between professional women and Class A drugs discussed.

  22. Catherine Tate; Catholics and birth control

    Catherine Tate on time travel with Doctor Who. Plus, the career of Nellie Wallace.

  23. Trafficked women; British women Olympians

    What happens to women claiming asylum after being trafficked into the UK for prostitution?

  24. Staycations; Mental health waiting lists

    Can staying at home for the holidays really leave you feeling refreshed?

  25. Midlife crises; Susan Aldworth

    The differences between male and female midlife crises. Artist Susan Aldworth on science.

  26. Sa Dingding; Rachel Lomax

    China's biggest pop star Sa Dingding talks about her career.

  27. Jennie Rooney; Rebecca Lenkiewicz

    Jennie Rooney talks about her novel Inside the Whale.

  28. The work of Delia Derbyshire; Absentee fathers

    Jane Garvey discusses the work of Dr Who theme tune composer Delia Derbyshire.

  29. Living with the family business; Emigrating

    How does growing up above the shop affect family life? With Jenni Murray.

  30. Switching off; Food allergies; The life of Margaret Roper

    How easy is it to really switch off? Plus, the impact food allergies can have on a family.

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