What a second lockdown means for pregnant women, The future of flexible working, The history of the biscuit, Outdoor learning
We’ve just started a second lockdown in England – with other parts of the United Kingdom also going through variations of the same. But what if you’re pregnant? What’s going through your mind and what...
5 Nov 202050min
Author Maggie O’Farrell. US Election result. How to build your confidence.
Maggie O’Farrell’s first picture book for children is the story of a brave little girl who is visited by her snow angel in her time of need. The idea for the book grew out of a story Maggie told her o...
4 Nov 202044min
US Election, Sex work, Johnny Depp
America goes to the polls today. It's predicted the women's vote will be key, particularly the suburban woman who came out for Trump in 2016 but 4 years on has changed her mind. We review the polls ...
3 Nov 202047min
Jane McDonald, HRT, Amanda Prowse and Josiah Hartley, Paint recycling
We may not be doing much holiday cruising in the pandemic but Jane McDonald known as ‘Queen of Cruise’ has a new album out ‘Cruising with Jane McDonald Vol 2’ featuring many well-known songs, all perf...
2 Nov 202051min
Weekend Woman's Hour - Pottering, BAME Eating Disorders & Ditching Shame
Pottering can be described as keeping busy without a plan or purpose. We hear from a self-confessed potterer. She's life coach Sarah Longfield, and we also have Anna McGovern, who's written a book cal...
31 Okt 202055min
The British women taking part in the Vendee Globe solo round the world sailing race
The Vendee Globe solo round the world sailing race is considered to be one of the toughest sporting competitions: 24,000 miles as the crow flies, no help, no stops and no turning back. This year out o...
30 Okt 202049min
Author Victoria Hislop. Women's FA Cup. Diagnosing ovarian cancer. Singer Charlotte Awbery
Author Victoria Hislop discusses her new novel ‘One August Night’, the long-anticipated sequel to her award-winning work, ‘The Island’. Why has she waited so long to revisit the hugely popular Cretan ...
29 Okt 202045min
BAME Eating Disorders, Leaving Care, Cyberstalking
According to NHS Digital more people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities are being admitted to hospital because of eating disorders. Experts say problems should have been picked up much ...
28 Okt 202045min
