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Woman's Hour Episodes

  1. Sophie Andrews; Uniforms

    Samaritans' chair Sophie Andrews on her abusive childhood.

  2. Bette Davis and Joan Crawford rivalry; Alcoholism in older women

    The rivalry between Joan Crawford and Bette Davis. Plus, alcohol misuse among older women.

  3. Violence against women; Catherine Bott

    Harriet Harman and Liz Kelly on ending violence against women.

  4. Sylvia Pankhurst in Ethiopia; Clare Allan; The 'Looks' of Love

    Exploring Sylvia Pankhurst's legacy in Ethiopia. Plus author Clare Allan on mental health.

  5. Jo Caulfield on Bridesmaids; Alcohol and Pregnancy

    Jo Caulfield explores the appeal of being a bridesmaid.

  6. Child Prostitution; Great-Grandparents; Dame Laura Knight

    What can be done to protect children forced into prostitution by criminal gangs?

  7. Acid Attacks; Sophie Milman; Polly Toynbee Political Writers

    Why are vicious acid attacks on the rise? Plus, jazz singer Sophie Milman performs live.

  8. Married Love; Bright Girls Learning To Fail; Sara Paretsky

    June Rose discusses Marie Stopes' ground-breaking and explicit sex guide.

  9. Tamsin Greig; Colette; Menopause and Cholesterol

    Tamsin Greig on why she seems to be drawn to playing tragically love-struck characters.

  10. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen on DIY; Catholic Feminists; Sudan Olympics;

    Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen discusses the merits of chucking out the chintz.

  11. Kids in the Military; Sylvia Townsend Warner; Hannah Hauxwell

    How does it feel to have a son or daughter on active service?

  12. Anne of Green Gables; Loo Facilities; Women of the Maze

    Budge Wilson on writing the prequel to the much loved classic Anne of Green Gables.

  13. The Drapchi Nuns; Photographer Sonia Katchian

    Interviews with former Tibetan nuns who were imprisoned in China for demonstrating.

  14. Pre-nuptial Agreements; Songwriter Amanda Ghost

    What are the pros and cons of pre-nuptial contracts? Plus, Amanda Ghost on songwriting.

  15. Separate Beds; Police and Rape; Synchronised Swimming

    Do separate beds sound the death knell of a relationship?

  16. Miracle Babies; A L Kennedy; Female Comedy Duos;

    Is it right to prolong a premature baby's life at all costs?

  17. Benjamin Zephaniah on Prostate Cancer; Director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy

    Benjamin Zephaniah discusses the affects of prostate cancer and symptoms to look out for.

  18. Reva Mann; Sex Under Your Roof?; Bluestocking Women

    Author Reva Mann on her orthodox Jewish roots and her wild adolescence.

  19. David Cameron on Political Quotas; Meaghan Delahunt

    David Cameron discusses why he has pledged to give one third of cabinet posts to women.

  20. Author Abi Morgan; Italy's Feminist Emergency;

    Author Abi Morgan on tackling difficult topics in novels. Plus, gender equality in Italy.

  21. Maxine Peake on The Children's Hour; Missing People

    Maxine Peake and Charlotte Emerson discuss Lillian Hellman's controversial play.

  22. Mary Magdalene; Women in Silent Comedy; Seeking Help

    How much do we really know about the real Mary Magdalene? Plus, how to ask for help.

  23. Viagra; Life in a Political Family; Placing a Baby in Care

    How much of the Viagra publicity was just hype? Plus Melissa Benn on her political family.

  24. Virginity; Petite Anglaise Blogger

    How important is virginity to British Asians? Plus, the dangers of blogging.

  25. Dianne Lang on Saving Mandela's Children; Crime Writer Josephine Tey

    Dianne Lang explains why she campaigns for the human rights of South African children.

  26. Ian Fleming; Gender Identity Disorder; Stopping Indian Domestic Violence

    Ian Fleming's niece Lucy discusses the women behind the James Bond creator.

  27. Phone-in: The Experience of Motherhood

    A phone-in special on which is more natural: maternal instincts, or maternal ambivalence?

  28. The Complexities of Motherhood; Maternal and Paternal Ambivalence

    Rachel Cusk discusses her controversial book on representations and truths of motherhood.

  29. NHS Failings on Eating Disorders; Transexuals in Iran; Artist Dod Procter

    Is the NHS failing families with eating disorders?

  30. Singer Simphiwe Dana; The Pioneering Garretts; Women's Magazines

    Afro-jazz singer Simphiwe Dana on why African culture is so important to her.

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