Woman's Hour Episodes Episode guide
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Cervical cancer testing, Imogen Poots, Syria and women, Janet Jackson play
A period blood test could offer a less invasive alternative to cervical screening.
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Foster care expansion, Romola Garai, Greenland’s Gender Equality Minister
We discuss government plans to create new foster care places in England.
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Sarah Ferguson, Child free guilt, Actor Susan Wokoma, Understanding the courts
Why has Sarah Ferguson's charity, Sarah's Trust, closed?
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Undercover Police Inquiry, Anne Boleyn, The Puppini Sisters, Cyber voyeurism
We hear from one of the women giving evidence to the Undercover Police Inquiry.
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Weekend Woman's Hour: Pensions gender gap, Winter Olympics, Paris Paloma
Research shows that there is a pensions gender gap, what can be done about it?
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Paris Paloma, Repair Cafes, French conjugal rights, Gynae care in Wales
Singer-songwriter Paris Paloma on creating feminist anthem Labour & new single Good Girl.
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Pensions gender gap, Rape investigations complaint, Women and AI
Research shows that there is a pensions gender gap, what can be done about it?
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Pornhub restrictions, Home birth suspensions, Jessica Curry, Winter Olympics
Porn site's reaction to the Online Safety Act.
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New menopause research, Singing for wellbeing, Greenland women, Office romance
A menopause study may reveal why more women get Alzheimer's.
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Yanis Varoufakis, Bonnie Langford, 'Catastrophic' waits for NHS community care, Killer in the House documentary
Yanis Varoufakis on being 'raised a misogynist'.
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Weekend Woman's Hour: Social media ban for under 16s, Family estrangement, Denise Gough
We discuss the pros and cons of a ban on social media for under 16s.
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ADHD and women, Author Claire Lynch, Gaming for good
We discuss new figures showing a 20-fold rise in UK women over 25 using ADHD medication.
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Denise Gough, Gymnastics post birth, Endometriosis tribunal
Olivier award-winning actress Denise Gough on her personal and professional journey.
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Social media ban for under 16s, Class privilege at Cambridge, Women's sports coaches
We discuss the pros and cons of a ban on social media for under 16s.
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Trump one year on, Family estrangement, Testing on pregnant women, Caroline Mitchell
How have the policies of President Trump's administration impacted women globally?
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Andra Day, Breast Cancer, Autistic Barbie
Andra Day: Grammy award-winning US R&B singer-songwriter and actress on her new film.
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Weekend Woman's Hour: Kids and screen time, Nikki Lilly, The Traitors, Subpar relationships, Mia McKenna-Bruce
How long should young children spend watching TV or looking at computer screens?
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Nikki Lilly, Debt, Grief over a pet, Hayley Squires
The TikTok influencer and disability campaigner talks about her life and career.
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Smart phones and tracking children, The Traitors, Regulating Botox
What are the benefits or dangers of tracking children, and if you do, when do you stop?
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Women protesting in Iran, Drugs and teens, Subpar relationships, Midwives and burnout
With protests continuing in Iran, we discuss women giving up their lives for freedom.
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Mia McKenna-Bruce, Teens and misinformation, Older women and publishing
Actor Mia McKenna-Bruce on playing TV's new Agatha Christie sleuth.
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Young kids and screen time, Adoption Act centenary, The Ayoub Sisters
How long should young children spend watching TV or looking at computer screens?
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Weekend Woman's Hour: Going It Alone, Chloé Zhou, Breast screening
Why are more women choosing to go it alone as parents?
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Women in Iran, Chloé Zhao, the Bar Council, Lesley Sharp
With politically motivated protests reported in Iran, we look at the women's role.
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Breast screening, MET police vetting, Female punk bands
Should the age for breast screening be reduced from 50 to 40?
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Grok AI, Girls' sporting aspirations, Going it Alone, Child Custody
The controversy around Grok AI chatbot.
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Brigitte Macron, Miriam Stoppard, Going It Alone
Ten people have been found guilty of cyber-bullying the French first lady.
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Going It Alone, Venezuela, Military children
Why are more women choosing to go it alone as parents?
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Weekend Woman's Hour: Toni Collette, Adults regressing, The Archers special
The Muriel's Wedding actor on her new film, Goodbye June
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Living at home during university, Child violence in the DRC, What is RED-S?
With more university students than ever living at home, what is student life like today?