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Last broadcast on Fri, 6 Jan 2012, 10:00 on BBC Radio 4.
Synopsis
Presented by Jenni Murray. Meryl Streep explains how playing Margaret Thatcher helped change her view of the former PM and gave her a new respect for what she achieved. The Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been found guilty of racism against Manchester United's, Patrice Evra. The full FA report shows that the row began when Evra made an obscene remark about Suarez's sister. But why does racism cause a furore while sexism and misogyny among players and fans goes on seemingly unchallenged? Ninety five years ago a woman from Derby was accused of attempting to poison the Liberal Prime Minister, Lloyd George. Alice Wheeldon, a suffragette and a supporter of conscientious objectors, was sentenced to ten years in prison, but released after a year after going on hunger strike. Attempts are now being made to clear her name, but why does the case still have such resonance almost a century later? This year is a leap year when traditionally a woman can ask a man on a date, or even make a marriage proposal. But how many women would be prepared to pop the question, and would a man find it acceptable?
Misogyny as a term of abuse in Football
The Liverpool striker, Luis Suarez, has been found guilty of racism against Manchester United's Patrice Evra. The full FA report shows that the row began when Evra made an obscene remark about Suarez's sister. But why does racism cause a furore, while sexism and misogyny among players and fans goes on seemingly unchallenged? Jenni is joined by former Chelsea and Everton player Pat Nevin and by Radio 5 Live commentator Alan Green.
Alice Wheeldon
Ninety five years ago a woman from Derby was accused of attempting to poison the Liberal Prime Minister, David Lloyd George. Alice Wheeldon and members of her family, were arrested for allegedly plotting to murder the Prime Minister and other members of the Cabinet. Alice, a suffragette and a supporter of conscientious objectors, was convicted and sentenced to ten years in prison, but was released a year later, after going on hunger strike. Attempts are now being made to clear Alice’s name, but why does her case still have such resonance almost a century later? Jenni is joined by Dr Nicholas Hiley, historian at Kent University and Angela Truby, playwright who wrote about the case in her play “Alice.”
Making the First Move
2012 is a leap year when traditionally a woman can ask a man on a date, or even make a marriage proposal. For centuries men have been expected to do the wooing and the asking, but how many women would be prepared to pop the question, and would a man find it acceptable? Jenni is joined by Dr Paul Taylor, Senior Lecturer in Communications Theory, Leeds University and Wendy Holden, author.
Meryl Streep
The Academy Award winning actress Meryl Streep is being strongly tipped for an unprecedented 17th Oscar nomination for her performance as Margaret Thatcher in the new film ‘The Iron Lady’. Meryl joins Jenni to discuss the role and explain why, although she didn’t agree with a lot of Margaret Thatcher’s politics, playing her has given her a new respect for what she achieved.
The Iron Lady is released in cinemas on 6th January.
Chapters
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Chapter 1
Jenni speaks to Meryl Streep about playing Margaret Thatcher in the The Iron Lady.
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Chapter 2
In a previous interview Jenni speaks to photographer Eve Arnold, who has died aged 99.
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Chapter 3
Why does sexism and misogyny in football go seemingly unchallenged? Jenni is joined by former Chelsea and Everton player Pat Nevin and by Radio 5 Live commentator Alan Green.
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Chapter 4
To discuss the life and impact of Alice Wheeldon, Jenni is joined by Dr Nicholas Hiley, Historian at Kent University, and by Angela Truby, who wrote the play Alice.
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Chapter 5
To discuss women making the first move, Jenni is joined by Dr Paul Taylor, Senior Lecturer in Communications Theory at Leeds University, and by the author Wendy Holden.
Broadcast
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Fri 6 Jan 201210:00
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