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Back to SearchActor Emily Watson, Comedian Kate McKinnon, Gisèle Pelicot
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 …
1 year, 7 months ago
SEND Best Practice: What is working?
In a phone-in programme focusing on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, Nuala McGovern talks to listeners about SEND provision in educational…
1 year, 7 months ago
Rivals, J Smith Cameron, Lucy Letby case
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 ca…
1 year, 7 months ago
Kelly Macdonald, Ovarian cancer vaccine breakthrough, Violence against women in Turkey
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 Trainspotti…
1 year, 7 months ago
Weekend Woman’s Hour: Lesley Manville, Breast cancer drug, Blessing scams, The Kill List, Elkie Brooks
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,…
1 year, 7 months ago
Elkie Brooks, 'Emotional vampires', Breast cancer drug
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,…
1 year, 7 months ago
Midlife marriage and money, Sara Sharif, Blessing scams, Maddalena Vaglio Tanet
What are the economic implications of getting married in your midlife? Anita Rani is joined by the Financial Times’ Claer Barrett, writer and couples…
1 year, 7 months ago
Isabelle Huppert, NHS Whistleblower line, The Kill List, author Cecelia Ahern
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 acto…
1 year, 7 months ago
Weekend Woman’s Hour: Dr Hilary Cass, Meera Syal & Tanika Gupta, SEND teacher training, Sophie Kinsella, Contraception
Dr Hilary Cass, now Baroness Cass, led a four year review into children’s gender identity services in England. Her final report concluded that child…
1 year, 7 months ago
Lesley Manville, Brain injuries in childbirth, Strictly Come Dancing
The actress Lesley Manville is currently starring alongside Mark Strong in Robert Icke’s adaptation of Oedipus. She plays Jocasta, Oedipus’ wife. Les…
1 year, 7 months ago