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Woman's Hour Episodes

  1. Xanthe Clay on recipes; ADHD

    Author Xanthe Clay discusses the difference between recipes on the page and in our heads.

  2. False allegations of rape; Swing out Sister

    How false allegations of rape impact on the lives of the accused and their families.

  3. Queen Victoria's ascension; Childhood epilepsy

    Historian Kate Williams on how Queen Victoria came to power.

  4. Sheila Hancock; Harriet Harman; Tattoos

    Sheila Hancock on how she has dealt with life since the death of her husband, John Thaw.

  5. Twiggy; Favourite children; Women in Rwandan politics

    Twiggy gives for looking and feeling fabulous in one's forties and beyond.

  6. Foreign correspondent Ann Leslie; Women in the city

    Award-winning foreign correspondent Ann Leslie talks about 40 years of chasing stories.

  7. Body shopping; The life of Harriet Cohen

    Should children's body parts be used in the cosmetics industry?

  8. Gloria Hunniford; Joyce DiDonato; Baby routines

    Gloria Hunniford discusses grieving for her daughter, Caron Keating.

  9. Kathy Reichs; War nurses

    Crime writer Kathy Reichs on the appeal of forensic science.

  10. Pam Ayres; Family debt

    Poet Pam Ayres on her life and work. And how can families survive the credit crunch?

  11. Pianist Helene Grimaud; Mary Beard on Pompeii

    French pianist Helene Grimaud discusses her rise to classical music stardom.

  12. Janette Krankie; Haut de la Garenne children's home

    Janette Tough discusses being Jimmy Krankie and her career in variety entertainment.

  13. Women in Science

    A special programme discussing how to encourage more women to take up science.

  14. The life of Ellen Terry; Perfumes

    Michael Holroyd talks about Ellen Terry, the leading actress of the late Victorian era.

  15. Alison Krauss; Caroline Lucas

    Award-winning singer Alison Krauss on her life in music and her album with Robert Plant.

  16. Carol Thatcher; Children in immigration detention

    Carol Thatcher talks about the impact of 'second-hand fame' on her life.

  17. Lorna Luft; No-period pill; Pets

    Including an interview with Judy Garland's daughter, Lorna Luft.

  18. Keira Knightley; Amanda Foreman

    Actress Keira Knightley and historian Amanda Foreman on Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire.

  19. Crime writer PD James; Personal politics

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

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

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

  21. The Joy of Sex updated; Henrietta Herbert

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

  22. Joan Rivers; Drug related deaths

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

  23. Decriminalising prostitution; Gaynor Arnold

    Is decriminalising prostitution the way to make sex workers safe?

  24. Sharing breast milk; Ipswich prostitutes

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

  25. Doris Lessing

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

  26. Eating disorders during pregnancy; Conditional cautioning

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

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

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

  28. Singing; Muslim women athletes

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

  29. Hannah Frank; Rokia Traore

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

  30. Beth Chatto

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

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