Best Phoebe & Anna Podcasts (2024)

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Saoirse Ronan’s viral moment, Mother on hunger strike, Donna Ockendon and her daughter Phoebe 56:59

1h ago56:59

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Saoirse Ronan’s comments on the Graham Norton Show last week when she interjected in a conversation about self-defence and highlighted the issue of women’s safety are continuing to make headlines. She was applauded by the audience, but how much courage does it take to call something out like this? Joining Anita Rani to discuss are the journalist As…

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The impact of the Budget on women, Nuzo Onoh, The Remarkable Life of Ibelin 57:58

5h ago57:58

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Following the announcement of Labour’s first budget in fourteen years – and the first Budget announced by a woman Chancellor – we hear how women across the country will be affected. Anita Rani speaks to Mehreen Khan, the economics editor of The Times, Sara Reis, deputy director and head of research at Women’s Budget Group and Jo, a participant in t…

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Online scams, US election, Mary McCall Jr 57:50

2h ago57:50

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The business owner Martha Keith found her products being sold fraudulently online. She tells Nuala how she set about trying to take control of the situation. Last month Lloyds Bank warned of a huge rise in rogue retailers using fake websites to trick people into buying items that are never dispatched. To discuss Nuala is also joined by Katherine Ha…

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Side bar on what we're watching (and why), Andrew Garfield, and celebrating yeses from the universe 37:39

2h ago37:39

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We’re back with another Sidebar conversation where we let you in on our lives and what we’re obsessing over in pop culture. In this episode, we chat about what we’re watching (and why) - Anatomy of Lies and Disclaimer; the smoldering flirtationship between Amelia Dimoldenberg, comedian and host of Chicken Shop Date, and Andrew Garfield (listen to t…

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Joeli Brearley, US elections and women, Ballon d'Or Feminin winners 57:44

20h ago57:44

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Sacked from her job by voicemail the day after she informed her employer she was pregnant Joeli Brearley set up Pregnant Then Screwed to end pregnancy and maternity discrimination. The charity has helped to influence new flexible working and redundancy protection laws, providing advice to hundreds of thousands of women when they face discrimination…

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Is the Women's Equality Party disbanding? Anna Maxwell Martin, Sexual Assault Referral Centres 57:56

2d ago57:56

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The Women’s Equality Party is urging members to vote to close down the party next month, just under 10 years after it began. The founders say financial challenges and a changed political landscape mean their campaigning model no longer works. Nuala McGovern is joined by the Guardian’s Emma Graham-Harrison and Jemima Olchawski from the Fawcett Socie…

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Veronica Mars: Cultural Flashback Pilots Inspired by Nobody Wants This 29:38

2d ago29:38

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We’re continuing our theme of cultural flashback TV pilots inspired by Nobody Wants This … delving into Veronica Mars, Kristen Bell’s cult classic series in which she plays a seventeen-year-old anti-establishment high school student and private detective. We were surprised by the complexities of the show, its dark themes, character motivations, and…

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Let's talk about... sleep 44:53

3d ago44:53

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Happy Monday cheeky friends! On today's show: we’re talking about the relationship between sleep and running, something that we started to learn the importance of in season three. We are lucky enough to have sleep expert Dr Olivia Knowles on the show to talk us through how sleep can impact your running. Liv did her Bachelor and Honours of Exercise …

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Vanessa Feltz, SEND best practice: what is working?, Rivals 56:59

4d ago56:59

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Vanessa Feltz has been a fixture on TV and radio for three decades. Now she has written a memoir, Vanessa Bares All, which charts the many ups and downs of her personal and professional life. She joins Anita Rani. Listeners share with Nuala McGovern what they think works when it comes to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision i…

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Vanessa Feltz, Saudi Arabia, Medieval women 57:13

5d ago57:13

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Vanessa Feltz has been a fixture on our TV screens and radio stations – not to mention tabloid headlines – for three decades. Now she has written a memoir, Vanessa Bares All, which charts the many ups and downs of her personal and professional life, from the Big Breakfast Bed to the Big Brother house, via Madonna and Miss Piggy. If farming can seem…

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Alison Espach & 'The Wedding People': Complicated Conversations Series 40:00

5d ago40:00

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On this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome New York Times bestselling author, Alison Espach, to discuss her Read With Jenna Book Club pick, The Wedding People, a propulsive and uncommonly wise novel about one unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help us start anew. We chat with Alison about her development of the two …

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Actor Emily Watson, Comedian Kate McKinnon, Gisèle Pelicot 57:19

6d ago57:19

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Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Emily Watson is a face that has graced the screen and stage – her work of course in Breaking the Waves in 1996 earned her one of those nominations. She joins Anita Rani to talk about her new role in the upcoming film, Small Things Like These. Based on the bestselling book by Claire Keegan, the story focuses on a conve…

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SEND Best Practice: What is working? 57:11

7d ago57:11

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Cush Jumbo, Author Kate Mosse, Sue Gray quits, Women in business 57:17

8d ago57:17

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The Prime Minister's chief of staff Sue Gray has left her post and has been replaced by Morgan McSweeney. It's led some papers to claim "the lads have won this round". To discuss, Nuala McGovern is joined by Caroline Slocock, former civil servant and author of Margaret Thatcher and Me, which reflects on women and power. Actor Cush Jumbo has reprise…

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Rivals, J Smith Cameron, Lucy Letby case 57:32

8d ago57:32

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Former nurse Lucy Letby became one of the UK’s most notorious child killers after she was convicted in 2023 of harming and murdering babies in her care. The nurse was found guilty by two juries after lengthy trials, but now there's been speculation over whether some evidence in the Letby trial was reliable. BBC Special Correspondent Judith Moritz i…

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'Woman of the Hour' & Anna Kendrick: How Does A Story About Women's Violence Have So Much Space for Women's Emotions? 1:24:35

8d ago1:24:35

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On today’s episode we’re discussing Woman Of The Hour, a new Netflix movie based on the true story of a serial killer who appeared on the popular 70s TV show, The Dating Game. Directed by and starring Anna Kendrick, the movie is a true crime drama that - thankfully - isn’t focused on the killer. This subtly subversive film is a story about women’s …

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Kelly Macdonald, Ovarian cancer vaccine breakthrough, Violence against women in Turkey 57:27

9d ago57:27

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It’s nearly thirty years since Kelly Macdonald made her acting debut as the sharp-witted 15 year old schoolgirl Diane in the classic film Trainspotting. Since then, the award winning actress has starred in critically acclaimed films like No Country for Old Men, Gosford Park, as well as Harry Potter franchise, and voiced the fearless Princess Merida…

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Side Bar on being stuck in the middle, early aughts stripped down covers, Kelsea Ballerini's patterns...and some of our own 39:36

9d ago39:36

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We’re back with another Sidebar conversation where we let you in on our lives and what we’re obsessing over in pop culture. In this episode, we talk about being stuck in the middle, early aughts stripped down covers, Kelsea Ballerini's patterns and some of our own. On this clip we invite you into our very own therapy session, complete with muddled …

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To race, or not to race? 35:34

10d ago35:34

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HELLO AND WELCOME TO SEASON FOUR!!!! Very happy to have you here and very happy to be back with each other in person! Today, we are going to discuss the pros and cons of racing for amateur runners, as well as how we're going to plan what to do next. We'll also have a catch-up on what’s happened over the last few weeks, talk through a couple of chan…

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Weekend Woman’s Hour: Lesley Manville, Breast cancer drug, Blessing scams, The Kill List, Elkie Brooks 53:53

11d ago53:53

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Why has a drug that can extend life for advanced breast cancer patients not been made available on the NHS? NICE have made the decision that Enhertu, a drug that can give around an extra six months to live on average, is too expensive. BBC Health Correspondent Cath Burns joined Anita Rani alongside Kate Wills, who has stage 4 cancer and has been ca…

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Elkie Brooks, 'Emotional vampires', Breast cancer drug 54:50

12d ago54:50

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Why has a drug that can extend life for advanced breast cancer patients not been made available on the NHS? NICE have made the decision that Enhertu, a drug that can give around an extra six months to live on average, is too expensive. BBC Health Correspondent Cath Burns joins Anita Rani alongside Kate Wills, who has stage 4 cancer and has been cam…

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Midlife marriage and money, Sara Sharif, Blessing scams, Maddalena Vaglio Tanet 57:37

13d ago57:37

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What are the economic implications of getting married in your midlife? Anita Rani is joined by the Financial Times’ Claer Barrett, writer and couples counsellor Lucy Cavendish and journalist and author Flic Everett to share their thoughts and experiences. The murder trial of Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old girl found dead in Woking in August 2023, is at…

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Tell Me Lies Season 2 Finale (and Eps 6&7) 52:58

14d ago52:58

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Tell Me Lies Season 2 Finale (and Eps 6&7). Another incredible season of @tellmelieshulu comes to end and we are yet again going out with Mr. Brightside by The Killers (this one an incredible cover by Cat Missal, the actress who plays Bree!). We recap episodes 6-8, marveling at how these writers can create consistently complicated, three-dimensiona…

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Isabelle Huppert, NHS Whistleblower line, The Kill List, author Cecelia Ahern 56:38

14d ago56:38

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French actress Isabelle Huppert is renowned for her portrayal of dark, complex characters. She's also been hailed by many as one of the greatest actors of modern cinema. Since the 1970, she's starred in more than 120 films, including The Lacemaker, The Piano Teacher, and Elle for which she was Oscar nominated. She joins Nuala to discuss her latest …

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Weekend Woman’s Hour: Dr Hilary Cass, Meera Syal & Tanika Gupta, SEND teacher training, Sophie Kinsella, Contraception 53:20

14d ago53:20

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Dr Hilary Cass, now Baroness Cass, led a four year review into children’s gender identity services in England. Her final report concluded that children had been let down by a lack of research and "remarkably weak" evidence on medical interventions, and called for gender services for young people to match the standards of other NHS care. In an exclu…

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Lesley Manville, Brain injuries in childbirth, Strictly Come Dancing 57:38

15d ago57:38

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The actress Lesley Manville is currently starring alongside Mark Strong in Robert Icke’s adaptation of Oedipus. She plays Jocasta, Oedipus’ wife. Lesley joins Nuala McGovern to tell us more about the play, what it’s like being back on stage for the first time since 2020, and why she thinks women's stories are being featured more. Every year thousan…

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Women's magazines, Dawn Sturgess, Female funeral directors 57:26

16d ago57:26

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For generations of women and girls, glossy magazines have been a guide to clothes, lifestyles, relationships and, of course, sex. Titles like Cosmopolitan, Woman’s Own and Sugar were pored over by thousands of us and now there is a podcast that celebrates those beloved back issues. Every week the hosts of Mag Hags, Lucy Douglas and Franki Cookney, …

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The O.C.: Cultural Flashback Moments from TV, inspired by Nobody Wants This 41:51

18d ago41:51

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The O.C.: Cultural Flashback Moments from TV, inspired by Nobody Wants This We just can’t ignore the resurgence of early 2000s heartthrobs like Joshua Jackson and Adam Brody so we’re taking it back to 2003 and doing a recap of the pilot episode of The O.C.! We chat about the nostalgia surrounding the show, its influence and impact on subsequent tee…

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164. Life After Career or Business Exit 19:39

19d ago19:39

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SAVE THE DATE: 9th November 2024: Planning & Prosecco with Petra in Brisbane. Check the details over at: ___________ 2024 has been a year of major transitions—from founders exiting their businesses, M&As reshaping agencies, to C-suite leaders stepping down and athletes facing non-renewed contracts. If you’re considering a career pivot or navigating…

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Sharon D Clarke, SEND teacher training, Black nurses in history 57:11

19d ago57:11

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Sharon D Clarke is a triple Olivier award-winning actress currently starring in two separate TV series: My Loverman on BBC One and Ellis on Channel 5. In November she’s playing the role of Lady Bracknell in The Importance of Being Earnest at the Lyttelton Theatre in London. Sharon joins Krupa Padhy to talk about her new roles and what black represe…

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Hurricane response, Meera Syal & Tanika Gupta, Contraception, Neneh Cherry 56:19

20d ago56:19

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Hurricane Milton landed today in Florida, battering the US state with winds of around 120 miles per hour. Residents were warned to evacuate for their own safety - but some have stayed. Professor of Risk and Hazard at Durham University Lucy Easthope joins Anita Rani to look at the women who stay behind in these situations, and their reasons behind t…

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Dr Hilary Cass, Actor Alison Steadman, Operation Identify Me, Electro-folk singer Frankie Archer 54:31

21d ago54:31

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Dr Hilary Cass, now Baroness Cass, led a four year review into children’s gender identity services in England. Her final report concluded that children had been let down by a lack of research and "remarkably weak" evidence on medical interventions, and called for gender services for young people to match the standards of other NHS care. In an exclu…

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Asha Elias & 'Pink Glass Houses': Debut Discussions 49:50

21d ago49:50

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On this episode of Debut Discussions Asha Elias discusses her debut novel, Pink Glass Houses, a seductive social satire about the wealthy PTA moms of an elite elementary school in Miami Beach. Asha chats with Carinn about the unexpected joys of launching a book; her journey to becoming a writer; the themes explored in her novel; character developme…

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UK Covid inquiry, Sophie Kinsella, Rower Imogen Grant 57:16

24d ago57:16

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If you remember the #butnotmaternity campaign during the Covid-19 pandemic you’ll recall that women were sometimes left to give birth without their partners. Those restrictions for maternity care were left in place far too long affecting the mental health of mothers and staff. That's according to evidence given to the Covid-19 inquiry which this we…

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Nobody Wants This on Netflix starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody 1:14:00

23d ago1:14:00

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In today’s episode we’re discussing Nobody Wants This on Netflix, which based on our feelings and the general reception, should actually be called EVERYBODY Wants This! This utterly bingeable romcom starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody has all the hallmarks of a great romcom…undeniable chemistry between the two leads, a stellar ensemble cast, high …

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163. From Corporate to Council: The Power of Saying Yes [Danita Parry] 37:17

26d ago37:17

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If you think bold decisions like career changes require taking big risks, think again! It’s all about taking calculated risks based on self-awareness, being aligned with your partner, and having a clear sense of purpose and motivation behind why you're embarking on this journey. This is exactly what we explore in this episode with Danita, the newly…

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10 things we learnt training for a marathon 35:48

26d ago35:48

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👉 End of season 3 survey here Surprise! Hello! Hear all about Phoebe's experience completing the Berlin marathon and our top ten takeaways from the trials and tribulations over the last few months. Thank-you all so so much for coming on the season three journey with us. We are honestly so grateful for your support. If you have five minutes spare an…

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Weekend Woman’s Hour: SEND transport, Hair thinning, Women and prison, The Tuam babies scandal: A Woman's Hour Special 54:41

25d ago54:41

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Mums who give up work or cut their hours because they have a child with special educational needs and disabilities say problems with school transport is one of the reasons. An opinion poll from Opinium commissioned by Woman's Hour for a programme on SEND last month revealed 12% of mothers flagged lack of appropriate funded transport as a problem. W…

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Lebanon latest, Fell running, Breast cancer poetry 57:13

26d ago57:13

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The current conflict in Lebanon has forced thousands of women and children in refugee camps to once again leave their homes for their own safety. Kylie Pentelow is joined by the BBC’s Senior International Correspondent Orla Guerin to get the latest on the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, and speaks to CEO and co-founder of the Alsama Project,…

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SEND transport, Lucy Worsley, Children of the Cult, T20 56:55

27d ago56:55

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Mums who give up work or cut their hours because they have a child with special educational needs and disabilities say problems with school transport is one of the reasons. An opinion poll from Opinium commissioned by Woman's Hour for a programme on SEND last month revealed 12% of mothers flagged lack of appropriate funded transport as a problem. W…

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Side bar about being "too much", today's astrology, Nobody Wants This, The Wedding People, and Sally Rooney 30:55

28d ago30:55

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Side bar about being "too much", today's astrology, Nobody Wants This, The Wedding People, and Sally Rooney

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Women and Prison, Acid Attacks, Women piano composers, Dr Beth Shapiro 52:31

28d ago52:31

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In her speech at Labour conference the Secretary of State for Justice Shabana Mahmood said: "for women, prison isn’t working." To discuss her latest announcement, as well as the launch of the Women's Justice Board, Nuala is joined by the former Chief Inspector of Prisons, Dame Anne Owers, and Lily Blundell, Head of Community Programmes at the chari…

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Menopause, Female Victorian detectives, Hair thinning 57:25

29d ago57:25

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Menopause campaigner and Labour MP Carolyn Harris, and Dr Paula Briggs from Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust join Nuala McGovern to discuss the findings of the BBC’s latest Panorama: The Menopause Industry Uncovered. Who was the first detective? You might be thinking of Sherlock Holmes. In a new book by Sara Lodge, she reveals that the first …

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The Tuam babies scandal: A Woman's Hour special 57:34

30d ago57:34

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For this special edition of Woman's Hour, Nuala McGovern travels to Tuam, County Galway in Ireland to visit the site of a former mother and baby home which came to the world’s attention in 2014. It was revealed that up to 796 babies and young children who died in the care of the nuns who ran the home, had been disposed of in a disused sewage tank. …

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Jamie Harrow & 'One on One': Debut Discussions 39:35

1M ago39:35

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On this episode of Debut Discussions, Jamie Harrow shares her journey from a sports-loving child to a lawyer and finally to a debut novelist with her book 'One on One'. The conversation explores her reading and writing evolution, the development of her characters, and the themes of trust and connection in her work. Jamie discusses the impact of spo…

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Afghanistan, Liane Moriarty, Parental leave, Jeans 57:13

1M ago57:13

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The Taliban in Afghanistan are to be taken to the International Court of Justice for gender discrimination by Canada, Australia, Germany and the Netherlands. This is the first time that the ICJ has been used by one country to take another to court over women's rights. Krupa Padhy is joined by the BBC’s Chief International Correspondent, Lyse Doucet…

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Weekend Woman’s Hour: Demi Moore, Sexual assault allegations at Harrods, Pregnancy loss language 56:58

1M ago56:58

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Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor Demi Moore is a name recognised by many, from her standout role as Molly Jensen in the film Ghost, to Lieutenant Commander Joanne Galloway in A Few Good Men. But it’s her role as Elisabeth Sparkle in new movie, The Substance, which has got a lot of people talking. Many see it as a commentary on Hollywood’s beau…

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Errollyn Wallen and Neil Brand round off the series 42:49

1M ago42:49

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Belize-born British composer Errollyn Wallen, recently announced as Master of the King's Music, and composer and silent film music specialist Neil Brand, join Anna Phoebe and Jeffrey Boakye to round off the current series. From the first winner of the Eurovision Song contest to a Marvin Gaye masterpiece, via warring brothers, Add to Playlist wraps …

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Tell Me Lies on Hulu Recap, Episodes 3, 4, 5: We Love Diabolical Diana 53:52

1M ago53:52

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In this conversation, Carinn and Kate delve into the intricacies of the show 'Tell Me Lies', exploring character dynamics, relationship complexities, and the impact of past traumas. The conversation highlights the importance of friendship, loyalty, and the consequences of accusations, while also making predictions about the future of the characters…

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Media reporting on rape cases, Women in the Sudan conflict, What's the alternative to dating apps? 57:04

1M ago57:04

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What is best practice for journalists when it comes to reporting on rape cases? Why does the way it's reported matter and what sort of a difference can considered reporting make? The End Violence Against Women Coalition (EVAW) with academic Alessia Tranchese are launching a new resource addressing responsible reporting on rape, based on analysis of…

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