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Woman's Hour Episodes

  1. Children and the NHS; Author Susan Hill

    Does the NHS discriminate against children? Plus, author Susan Hill on The Pure in Heart.

  2. Scientist Gill Samuels; Vegan children

    Gill Samuels, the scientist behind Viagra on her career. Plus, veganism and children.

  3. Orange Prize for fiction; Singer Shirley Manson

    Debating the Orange Prize, is a women only award still needed? Plus, Shirley Manson.

  4. Women's rights in Pakistan; Singer Lizz Wright

    Gauging the state of women's rights in Pakistan. Plus, jazz singer Lizz Wright.

  5. Migration and gender; Hillary Cottam on institutional design

    Examining how gender affects migration. Plus, Hilary Cottam on transforming institutions.

  6. Jane Fonda; Women's football

    Actor Jane Fonda on her varied life and roles. Plus, the low profile of women's football.

  7. Teenage mothers; Couples who live apart

    Examining the risk of demonising teenage mothers. Plus, couples choosing to live apart.

  8. Phone-in: Depression

    How should we tackle the problem of depression? Listeners offer their experiences.

  9. Depression; Tanni Grey-Thompson on disabled parenting

    Has depression lost its social stigma? Plus, Tanni Grey-Thompson on disabled parenting.

  10. Leaving children home alone; Actor Goldie Hawn

    Is it safe to leave a child of any age 'home alone'? Plus, hollywood actor Goldie Hawn.

  11. The right age for formal education; Women in Lebanese politics

    When should children start their formal education? Plus, women in Lebanese politics.

  12. Sex education for adults; Potter Monica Young

    Is there a need for sexual health advise for older women? Plus, Monica Young's legacy.

  13. Priscilla Presley; Fostering in Ghana

    Priscilla Presley on life before and after Elvis. Plus, child fostering problems in Ghana.

  14. Fertility tourism; Nancy Cartwright

    Advantages and risks of fertility tourism. Plus, voice of Bart Simpson, Nancy Cartwright.

  15. Women's Watershed Fiction

    What books changed listeners' view of being a woman? The announcement of the top ten.

  16. Breast cancer and relationships; Author Joyce Carol Oates

    How does the news of breast cancer affect relationships? Plus, author Joyce Carol Oates.

  17. Children, HIV and schools; Eddi Fiegal on singer Cass Elliot

    Should schools be informed about HIV positive pupils? Plus, Eddi Fiegal on Cass Elliot.

  18. Child Protection; Planning a garden

    Is British child protection in crisis? Planning a garden. Plus, Georgian prostitution.

  19. Donna Anthony on her wrongful imprisonment; Women in space

    Donna Anthony on wrongfull conviction for killing her two children. Plus, women in space.

  20. Cambodian adoption; Work related stress

    The couples affecetd by the ban on adoptions from Cambodia. Plus, work related stress.

  21. Converting to Islam; Polycystic ovarian syndrome and diet

    Na'ima B Robert on converting to Islam and life after. Plus, polycystic ovarian syndrome.

  22. Men's health; Finishing schools

    What can be done to meet men's health needs? Plus, new interest in finishing schools.

  23. Phone-in: Siblings

    Listeners phone in to share their experiences of sibling relationships.

  24. Singer Elkie Brooks; Female MPs

    Singer Elkie Brooks on her forty year career. Plus, the experiences of female MPs.

  25. Breastfeeding; Missionary Gladys Staines

    Examining low UK breastfeeding rates. Plus, Missionary Gladys Staines on working in India.

  26. Author Hilary Mantel; Women in Iraq

    Hilary Mantel on novel Beyond Black. Plus, examining what Iraqi democracy means for women.

  27. Suicide and a partner's moral responsibility; Facial disfigurement

    Moral responsibility for letting a partner commit suicide. Plus, facial disfigurement.

  28. Women and voting; Parenting after a hard childhood

    Examining women's political engagement and voting. Plus, parenting after a hard childhood.

  29. Video Artists the Wilson Twins; The Swedish Women's Party

    Video artists Jane and Louise Wilson. Plus, a profile of the Swedish Women's Party.

  30. The Brownies and Girl Guides; The persecution of women as witches in Ghana

    Is Girl Guiding still relevant? Plus, how older women are persectuted as witches in Ghana.

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