Woman's Hour

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Women's relationships with the dark
Is it fear or fun, work or play? A look at life, study and history.
26 Dec 2025,56 mins
The rituals and traditions of Christmas
A Woman's Hour Christmas Day Special. Co-presented by Nuala McGovern and Anita Rani.
25 Dec 2025,57 mins
Epstein Files, Plane spotting, Janie Dee, South Asian female DJs
Epstein victim Marina Lacerda on her reaction to the release of documents.
24 Dec 2025,54 mins
Caring for older visitors at Christmas, Women's protests in Iran, Female jazz musicians
What can we do to ensure the older members of our families feel cherished at Christmas?
23 Dec 2025,52 mins
Christmas hosting, Epstein files, Women in retail, FGM
The psychology of hosting at Christmas, with Philippa Perry.
22 Dec 2025,57 mins
Weekend Woman's Hour: Violence against women and girls, Kate Hudson, Female tribute bands
We look at the government's violence against women and girls strategy.
20 Dec 2025,43 mins
Kate Hudson, Undercover policing, Sophie Blake, Women on the Left
The Hollywood actor on her latest film and her love of Christmas.
19 Dec 2025,57 mins
Violence against women and girls, Jenny Colgan, Weight loss jabs
We look at the government's violence against women and girls strategy.
18 Dec 2025,57 mins
Romance fraud, the Sex Discrimination Act, Slady tribute band at Christmas
How can you spot a romance fraudster?
17 Dec 2025,57 mins
Why is Jane Austen still so relevant to women today?
Woman's Hour celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth.
16 Dec 2025,56 mins
Violence Against Women and Girls strategy, Hanukkah food traditions, DIY
The government's long-awaited Violence Against Women and Girls strategy is out this week.
15 Dec 2025,56 mins
Weekend Woman's Hour: Maternity care review, Weight loss drugs and exercise, Wages for housework
We discuss the latest review into maternity care in England.
13 Dec 2025,44 mins
SEND, Race Across the World, Toxic masculinity
Analysing the announcement by the government on Special Educational Needs & Disabilities.
12 Dec 2025,56 mins
Maria Corina Machado, Netball cardiac screening, Gabby Logan, AI teachers
Who is the Venezuelan politician who won the Nobel Peace Prize?
11 Dec 2025,57 mins
Abuse in the Church, Wages for housework, Youth work today
Fiona Rugg talks about discovering her father John Smyth was an abuser.
10 Dec 2025,57 mins
Maternity care review, Weight training and weight loss drugs, Bows in fashion
We discuss Baroness Amos's reflections on 'unacceptable' NHS maternity care in England.
09 Dec 2025,57 mins
Freebirthing, Author Sarah Mughal Rana, Syria: One year on
We hear why freebirthing is the subject of a new investigation by the Guardian.
08 Dec 2025,57 mins
Weekend Woman's Hour: Jacinda Ardern, Women leaving teaching, Friendships with exes
The former New Zealand PM on empathy in leadership and giving birth while in office.
06 Dec 2025,56 mins
Women leaders, Hair loss, Maria Friedman
Despite women gaining leadership roles, a new report suggests trust in women is declining.
05 Dec 2025,56 mins
Jacinda Ardern, Women leaving teaching, Abuse in sport
The former New Zealand PM on life, leadership and giving birth while in office.
04 Dec 2025,57 mins
Jury-free trials, Endometriosis, WI and transgender women, Scruffy hosting
What will more jury-free trials mean for women?
03 Dec 2025,57 mins
Friendships with exes, Chef Pam, Economic abuse
Are friendships with exes a good idea?
02 Dec 2025,57 mins
Former Finland PM Sanna Marin, HIV and women, Left-Handed Girl
Sanna Marin on life, leadership and being the world's youngest female head of government.
01 Dec 2025,56 mins
Weekend Woman’s Hour: Kids social media ban in Australia, Cassa Pancho, Rage rooms, Camille O’Sullivan
Australia's landmark social media ban for children is being challenged in court.
29 Nov 2025,26 mins
Adoption, Camille O'Sullivan, Wicked
The BBC has spoken to more than 50 adoptive parents whose kids are back in care.
28 Nov 2025,52 mins
Femicide, The impact of the Budget on women, Remembering Pam Hogg
Why the Italian Parliament has introduced the crime of femicide.
27 Nov 2025,57 mins
Kids social media ban in Australia, Tracey Emin on Bridget Riley, What your bum says about your health
Australia's landmark social media ban for children is being challenged in court.
26 Nov 2025,57 mins
Preventing online abuse, Rage rooms, Puberty and sport, Actor Olivia Williams on AI
Ofcom's chief exec, Dame Melanie Dawes, on their new guidelines for tech companies.
25 Nov 2025,57 mins
Iron deficiency, Malintzin, Budget lookahead, Frida Kahlo self-portrait
What are the symptoms of iron deficiency, and what is its impact?
24 Nov 2025,57 mins
Weekend Woman's Hour: Being fired, Boxer Francesca Hennessy, Women in Camps
How to turn getting fired 'from a setback to a setup'.
22 Nov 2025,56 mins