Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchParalympian Jodie Grinham, The Wicker Man, Singer Mary Bridget Davies
For the first time in history, the Paris 2024 Olympics saw an equal number of men and women competing. But that's not always been the case - in fact,…
2 years ago
Weekend Woman’s Hour: Lottie Tomlinson, Madwomen of the West, Infants and domestic abuse, Elles Bailey
Lottie Tomlinson rose to fame as the younger sister of One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson. At 16, she went on tour with the band as a makeup artist and …
2 years ago
Olympics boxing controversy, Lottie Tomlinson, Losing friends after a break-up, Golda Schultz
This evening at the Olympics, Algerian boxer Imane Khelif will fight for a gold medal in the women’s welterweight event. Tomorrow, Taiwan's Lin Yu-ti…
2 years ago
Blues singer Elles Bailey, Author Abi Daré, Infants and domestic abuse
First to the news that thousands of anti-racism protesters gathered in cities and towns across England last night. They were rallying in response to …
2 years ago
Army racism, Gardens and the Bloomsbury Group, Fantastically Great Women musical
Kerry-Ann Knight, who served in the army for over a decade, has spoken out about the years of racist and sexist abuse she received whilst serving say…
2 years ago
IQ levels, Meera Sodha, Artistic swimming
The Paris 2024 Olympics was set to be the first where men could compete alongside women in the synchronised swimming. Bill May has been campaigning f…
2 years ago
UK riots, Madwomen of the West, South Asian beauty, Yazidi women
Unrest has continued in several towns and cities across the UK this weekend. Downing Street is expected to hold an emergency response meeting called …
2 years ago
Weekend Woman's Hour: Amanda Abbington, VAT on private school fees, Steven van de Velde Olympics controversy, Aigul Akhmetshina
Amanda Abbington joins Anita Rani to talk about her new role in Tawni O’Dell’s play When It Happens To You. Amanda plays Tara, a mother who is desper…
2 years ago
Amanda Abbington, Crime Fiction, Asbestos in Make-up and Sock Wars
Amanda Abbington joins Anita Rani to talk about her new role in Tawni O’Dell’s play When It Happens To You. Amanda plays Tara, a mother who is desper…
2 years ago
Southport attack, Simone Biles profile, Author Anne Hawk
The prime minister today will be meeting police leaders to discuss the riots in Southport following the horrific attacks which left three small girls…
2 years ago