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Pumeza Matshikiza, Josie Lloyd, CensHERship
South African soprano Pumeza Matshikiza performs live in the studio.
Afghan midwives, DJ Annie Mac, Artist Chila Burman, Surviving grief
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PCOS misinformation, Sutara Gayle, Raving
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Weekend Woman’s Hour: Keira Knightley and Sarah Lancashire, Sutara Gayle, Uterine fibroids, Surviving grief, Josie Lloyd
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Syria, Raising a family in the UK, Lisa O’Neill
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Childcare, Returning to Syria, Inclusive wigs after chemo
Is the unprecedented expansion of state-funded childcare places going far enough?
Women triathletes, Imani Erriu and romantasy, Prostitute's caution
Why are women triathletes experiencing harassment at events?
Sara Sharif, Netball, Disability stigma, 80s egg donors
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Kerry Washington, Ovary removal following PMDD, Women returning to Syria
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Weekend Woman’s Hour: Childcare, Kerry Washington, 80s egg donors, Women triathletes, Inclusive wigs after chemo, Bette & Joan
Anne-Marie Duff, Home education, Willpower Detectives, Iran update
Anne-Marie Duff discusses her latest stage role as Regina Hubbard in The Little Foxes.
Sophie Duker, Sudan sexual violence crisis, The Road Trip
Comedian Sophie Duker on the lies we choose to tell ourselves.
WASPI women, Puberty blockers, Black female journalists
Reaction to the government decision not to pay compensation to WASPI women.
Gisele Pelicot mass rape trial verdicts, Venture capitalist, Ballet Shoes
Dominique Pelicot, ex husband of Gisele, found guilty of all charges.
Daisy Edgar-Jones, Gisèle Pelicot, Trampolinist Bryony Page
The star of Normal People is now taking on the lead role in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.
Weekend Woman’s Hour: Anne-Marie Duff, Gisele Pelicot, Black female journalists, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Ballet Shoes
Anne-Marie Duff on her latest stage role as Regina Hubbard in The Little Foxes.
Amy Dowden, Syrian Women's Affairs Office, Nancy in Oliver!
The Strictly dancer on her cancer recovery and new tour
Minette Walters, Menopause supplement adverts, Blake Lively
The bestselling author on her new historical novel The Players
Comfort: A Woman's Hour Christmas Day special
Christmas Day edition on 'Comfort'. Co-presented by Nuala McGovern and Anita Rani.
The women behind our best-loved puzzles and games - A Woman's Hour special
Anita Rani explores the women behind Jenga to World of Warcraft via Agatha Christie.
Shazia Mirza, Haiti, Dutch surnames, Imposter Syndrome, Celia Pym on socks.
Shazia Mirza on Comedy Queens and growing up in a strict religious family in Birmingham.
Weekend Woman’s Hour: Michelle Yeoh, SEND system, Friends 30th Anniversary, Living in a van
A look back at Woman’s Hour in 2024.
Joan Smith, Parenting adult children, Dolly Parton musical
The challenges and pitfalls of being a parent to adult children.
Beth Moran on fostering, Theo Bleak, Dating someone a similar age to your children
Author Beth Moran on her decision to foster and how it inspires her work.
Walking: A Woman's Hour Special
Nuala McGovern dons her walking boots and steps out for her first walk of 2025.
Rape Crisis at 50, Extroverted kids/introverted parents, Atlantic Ocean rowers
We look back at 50 years of Rape Crisis with Dr Kate Cook and Lee Eggleston.
Women's Rugby World Cup, Amy Gledhill, National Care Service, Russian ballet
Potentially a breakthrough tournament to inspire a new generation of women's rugby fans.
Weekend Woman’s Hour: National Care Service, Miranda Hart on walking, Parenting adult children, Beth Moran on fostering
Miranda Hart on the benefits of walking and the outdoors.
Women in the Church of England, Mel Giedroyc, Granny Advice
What role are women playing in the reform of safeguarding in the Church of England?
Child sexual exploitation, Endometriosis reporting tool, Lucy Lawless on Margaret Moth
Lucy Lawless, best known as Xena: Warrior Princess, on camerawoman Margaret Moth.
Deep fakes, Female hip on Boards, Exploring Antarctica
Channel 4's Cathy Newman responds to the new law on deep fakes.
