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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.
Rape gangs, Playing Nice, Cancer friends, Erotica
Girls groomed & raped by gangs are adamant the crime is still happening. We find out more.
Oti Mabuse, Eldest daughters, Hygiene poverty
The former Strictly professional dancer on motherhood, Dancing on Ice and writing a novel.
Weekend Woman’s Hour: Rape gangs, Exploring Antarctica, Deep fakes, Oti Mabuse
Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Fast-fashion company Shein, Abortion in Texas
Britain’s first black woman bishop tells her story for the first time in a new memoir.
Sticky floor jobs, Kiena Dawes, The Mare, Badass Gran
Why do women often get stuck at lower-level jobs and what can be done about it?
Author Holly Bourne, SEND, Alcohol pilot scheme at Women's Championship football clubs, Women & cycling
A report out today says services for children with SEND in England are ‘unviable’.
Ofcom's age check guidance, Adwaith, Kamala Harris's legacy
New measures to prevent children from accessing online porn and harmful content.
AI and IVF, Cousin marriage, Sugarcane documentary, 'Masculine energy'
What will be in the impact of AI on IVF?
Weekend Woman’s Hour: Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin, Corridor care, AI & IVF
The UK’s first black female bishop on her autobiography, The Girl from Montego Bay.
Israel-Gaza ceasefire, Donald Trump's inauguration, Runner Elise Downing
As Donald Trump is inaugurated, what will a second Trump presidency mean for women?
Trudie Styler, Broadcasting to Afghan women, Author Kate Fagan
Actress and film-maker Trudie Styler on her new documentary about Naples.
Felicity Jones, Eating disorders, Adult sons at home
The BAFTA-nominated actor on her new role in The Brutalist.
Marianne Jean-Baptiste, WSL record g, India rape case
The actor Marianne Jean-Baptiste on her latest role in Mike Leigh's Hard Truths.
Zla Makva, 'Bicycle face', Lebanon, The Traitors
All-female non-violent Ukrainian resistance group fighting against Russian occupation.
Weekend Woman’s Hour: Felicity Jones, Ukraine's Zla Mavka, Author Kate Fagan, Adult sons at home, WSL record g
The Oscar-nominated actor Felicity Jones on her latest role in The Brutalist.
Mary Robinson, Holocaust Memorial Day, Catherine Airey
Ireland's first female president talks about her life and work.
Vicki Pattison's deepfake doc, Kim Wilde, Misogyny, Football academies
Reality star Vicky Pattison on creating her own deepfake sex tape for a new documentary.
