Woman's Hour brings you the big celebrity names and leading women in the news, with subjects ranging widely from politics to health, law, education, arts, parenting, relationships, work, fiction, food and fashion. Presented by Jenni Murray and Jane Garvey. Find out more at www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/womanshour
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Fri, 24 May 13
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44 mins
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The father of Girl A in the Rochdale grooming case gives his opinion on today's report into the scandal. The Chief Executive of Rochdale Council gives his view too. The history of ultrasound scanning and how it has revolutionised anti-natal care. Two days before the Women's FA Cup Final, 6 year old Sophie talks about her love of football. The FA's Director of the National Game and Women's Football [Kelly Simmons] discusses how girls can get into football with Bristol Academy goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain. BBC Head of Drama, England [Kate Harwood] and Alison Graham [Radio Times TV Editor] discuss violence against women in TV dramas.
Thu, 23 May 13
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43 mins
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Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, British paralympian and cross-bench peer; Leanne Benjamin, Royal Ballet principal dancer on her retirement; Sexual abuse cases - a new approach to hearing evidence; Journalist Tim Dowling and comedian Lucy Porter - do shared hobbies make or break a relationship; Peonies - their potential for modern medicine.
Wed, 22 May 13
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43 mins
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The stressed sex - gender gap in mental health; Preeya Kalidas on Bollywood Carmen; the first Brit in space - Helen Sharman; Power Lister and headhunter Jan Hall; and, the advice on the risks of co-sleeping
Tue, 21 May 13
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43 mins
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Sexual assaults in the US military, discussion with NPR reporter Quil Lawrence, Retired US Army Brigadier General Becky Halstead and Judy Atwood-Bell who served in the US Army for 20 years. The dangers of being a 'cool' parent, with Sue Elliott-Nicholls and Sarah Bran. Clip of Mark Lawson's Front Row interview with Anne Tyler on the inspiration behind her novel Dinner at The Homesick Restaurant; Fighting to get a medical diagnosis for your child, with mother, Caroline Swain and Lauren Roberts of SWAN UK. And can you stay friends with both sides of a couple when they break up? with writer Carol Sarler, and Lucy Robinson, novelist and blogger. Presented by Jane Garvey.
Mon, 20 May 13
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43 mins
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Snooping on your partner - digital technology makes it possible but is it ever acceptable? Men and childcare - what's stopping them from doing more. What civil partnerships for heterosexual couples could mean for women who co-habit. Ballet choreographer and director Cathy Marston on her new work telling the story of the 'last witch of Europe'.
Sat, 18 May 13
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55 mins
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Yoko Ono on living with John Lennon; Sharleen Spiteri, lead singer of Texas; Afghanistan's first female military helicopter pilot; Princess Merida - how Disney redesigned the cartoon heroine to make her more girly; The rise of the woman undertaker; Dementia care - what support is needed for those caring for family at home? Older models; Cook the perfect trifle.
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