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Woman's Hour Episodes

  1. Is education too functional?; Singer Charlene Oliver

    Do schools offer an education that will help pupils lead fulfilled and flexible lives?

  2. The appeal of Putin; Catherine McCartney

    Putin's female appeal analysed. Plus, Catherine McCartney on the death of her brother.

  3. Bobbi Brown; Stroke recovery

    Bobbi Brown on her approach to beauty in middle age and beyond. With Jenni Murray.

  4. Victoria Hislop; Congolese widows

    Author Victoria Hislop on the Spanish Civil War and her novel The Return.

  5. Judy Blume; Thalidomide at 50

    Pre-teen fiction writer Judy Blume on being one of the most censored writers in America.

  6. Educating boys; Human rights in Burma

    Education advisor Celia Lashlie on the way boys develop through their teenage years.

  7. Susan Sontag remembered; Parental child abductions

    Susan Sontag's son David Reiff on the final months of his mother's life. With Jenni Murray

  8. Long term relationships; Lesbian domestic violence

    Jenny Eclair and Quentin Letts on the strain of maintaining a long-term relationship.

  9. Deborah Voigt; Female agents in WWII

    Soprano Deborah Voigt on her return to Covent Garden after losing 120 pounds in weight.

  10. Jennifer Worth; Rosie Swale-Pope

    Jennifer Worth on her experiences as a midwife in London's East End during the 1950s.

  11. Mica Paris; Women boxers

    Mica Paris talks about her wide ranging career and sings live. With Jane Garvey.

  12. Neo natal care shortages; The study

    Is a serious shortage of nurses putting babies at risk? With Jenni Murray.

  13. Wangari Maathai; The life of Philippa Pearce

    Nobel Peace Prize-winner Wangari Maathai on her fight for human rights. With Jenni Murray.

  14. Nigel Slater; Writer Eva Hoffman

    Cook Nigel Slater on nostalgia food, and writer Eva Hoffman on her book Illuminations.

  15. Big babies; Outdoor swimming

    Why are more women having big babies? Plus, the joys of swimming in the wild.

  16. Fatherhood

    A special programme on fatherhood. What does it mean to be a father in Britain today?

  17. Margaret Tyzack; Women gambling; Homosexuality in India

    Actor Margaret Tyzack on her long and distinguished career. With Jenni Murray.

  18. Assisted suicide; The legacy of Golda Meir

    Multiple sclerosis sufferer Debbie Purdy on being in control of the end of her life.

  19. Ffion Hague; Polly Devlin; Thrifty food

    Ffion Hague on the lives of Lloyd George's women. With Jenni Murray.

  20. Kiki Dee; Sandy Lewis on Down's Syndrome

    Singer Kiki Dee on her musical career. The reality of raising a child with Down's Syndrome

  21. Heidi Holland on Mugabe; Children's football

    Heidi Holland on Robert Mugabe's transformation from 'freedom fighter' to dictator.

  22. Harassment and stalking law; Male libido

    How effective is the law covering harassment? With Jenni Murray.

  23. Wendy Cope; The life of Hannah More

    Poet Wendy Cope on why schoolchildren need to read more poetry. With Jenni Murray.

  24. Ageing with style; TB in Africa; Teenage pregnancy

    Alexandra Shulman, editor of British Vogue, on aging with style. With Jenni Murray.

  25. Mothers and knife crime; Dawn Landes

    Should parents start discussing knives with their children alongside drugs and sex?

  26. Helen McCrory; Women fire-fighters

    Helen McCrory on her successful acting career. Plus women fire-fighters.

  27. Anti-ageing creams; Jules et Jim

    Why do women continue to be seduced by an instant cure for wrinkles? With Jenni Murray.

  28. Cynthia Nixon; Miss Landmine

    Sex and the City actress Cynthia Nixon on the cast reunion for the film. With Jenni Murray

  29. 27/05/2008

    With Jenni Murray.

  30. Trisha Goddard; The life of Barbara Pym; Laughter therapy

    Daytime TV presenter Trisha Goddard on her eventful life. With Jane Garvey.

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