Podcast appearances and mentions of Jenni Murray

As part of our Summer ‘revival' replaying some key episodes from A Dog's Life's archives, we're joined by the Broadcasting legend that is Jenni Murray talking about her love of dogs. From her first  Corgi cross called Taffy, to her two Miniature Schnauzers called William and Mary.  After Jenni battled cancer, she persuaded her husband to accept her first Chihuahua named Butch, latterly joined by two more  little Chihuahuas Frieda and Madge. At the time of recording in Jenni's garden Butch was almost 16 and Jenni shares the journey with Butch as her rock through a particularly difficult time.  We discuss the impact of dogs and the irony they're defined as Man's Best Friend when in fact history concurs that women played the main role through the domestication process. We chat about the inevitable  and the harsh reality that dogs simply don't live long enough, underlining the fact that dogs define chapters in our lives. We chat about the responsibility a dog is and the commitment that dogs are that so many people have sadly underestimated through the pandemic boom in ownership, to whats considered a crisis with rescue centres overflowing with unwanted pooches.  We talk about vet bills and postulate that vets could be biting the hands that feeds them, which is interesting considering the current CMA investigation! We postulate about the origin of the Chihuahua down to the fact that both Caravaggio and Botticelli painted dogs that look very like a Chihuahua long before Columbus discovered America. We chat about the extreme discussion about dogs and cats being demonised as contributing to climate change by extreme environmentalists. We celebrate dogs and their huge impact on our lives. Sadly since this recording little Butch has passed, but his legacy will live on! You can order Jenni's book hereAnd listen to her new podcast hereFor more about Anna visit her websiteTheme music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by Jaijo DesignCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd of Gruff Pawtraits

In this episode, Harriett gives a review of a book on Menopause.  She highly recommends it as it delves into the physical, emotional and societal aspects of an often thought of taboo subject.

Celebrities like Kate Moss and Phoebe Waller-Bridge smoking outside cafes in London has enraged one journalist, who thinks this is going to do no good for getting young people way from smoking. Journalist and author Jenni Murray joined Sean to discuss...

Celebrities like Kate Moss and Phoebe Waller-Bridge smoking outside cafes in London has enraged one journalist, who thinks this is going to do no good for getting young people way from smoking. Journalist and author Jenni Murray joined Sean to discuss...

[00:30] Is the Biden Crime Family Finally Being Exposed? (18 minutes) The FBI found no classified documents at Joe Biden's beach house, but it did take handwritten notes and other materials “for further review”—indicating that the investigation's purpose is bigger than the FBI initially stated. Nonprofit research group Marco Polo has produced a 630-page report about Hunter Biden's laptop, showing evidence of 459 different crimes. Hunter has finally admitted that the laptop is his, but he wants those who revealed the laptop's contents to be prosecuted. [18:00] The Washington Post Is Satire (8 minutes) Although the mainstream media abandoned objective reporting long ago, most news organizations have tried to keep up the facade of objectivity. The Washington Post abandoned that pretense this week, publishing an opinion piece by Leonard Downie Jr. claiming, “Newsrooms that move beyond ‘objectivity' can build trust.” [26:30] Daily Mail Condemns Pornography (9 minutes) A Daily Mail article by Jenni Murray exposes the serious problems caused by pornography, stating in the title that “All Porn Is Harmful … It Should Be Banned.” [35:30] ‘Thy Will Be Done' (20 minutes) Luke 11:2 tells us to pray that God's will be done “as in heaven, so in earth.” For God's will to be performed in our lives as it is in heaven, we must actively subject our will to God's.

This week's difficult woman is the journalist and broadcaster Dame Jenni Murray. Dame Jenni has enjoyed success in both TV and Radio, presenting Newsnight, the Today programme and Woman's Hour. She talks about what it means to be a working woman, her relationship with her mother, her decision to leave the BBC and the issue of impartiality.

Suswati Basu is a multilingual disabled journalist, mental health books show podcast host, and award-winning activist.She has written for the Guardian, Huffington Post, and the F-Word blogs, and has worked for various media outlets such as the BBC, Channel 4 News, and ITV News. She has worked in China, India, and the UK and currently writes on a freelance basis. As a result, she speaks multiple languages including Mandarin, Spanish, Hindi, and Bengali. Suswati has also appeared on BBC Radio's Woman's Hour with Jenni Murray as well as BBC News, speaking in regard to feminist issues. As a survivor and thriver from trauma, living with both mental health and physical disabilities, she began the How To Be... podcast looking at helping mental wellbeing through reading and interviewing authors.   Suswati joined me today to talk about Albert Camus' “The Stranger,” a classic of Existentialist literature, featuring a disconnected main character who faces consequences for a violent action he committed, even though he evidently has no concept of consequences, violence, or feelings. If you're my age and you grew up in the States, you probably read this in your high school English class, and all I can tell you is that it's a totally different book now.     Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website   This episode is sponsored by Lover's Moon by Mark Leslie and Julie Strauss   Do you have a book you want to tell me about? Go HERE to apply to be a guest on the Best Book Ever Podcast.   Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram     Guest: Suswati Basu Podcast/Website/Facebook/Instagram/You Tube/Twitter Discussed in this episode: The Stranger by Albert Camus The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte 1984 by George Orwell Haramacy: A Collecgtion of Stories Prescribed by Voices from the Middle East, South Asian, and the Diaspora by Zahed Sultan Energize: Make the Most of Every Moment by Simon Alexander Ong How to Be Sad: Everything I've Learned About Getting Happier by Being Sad by Helen Russell The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country by Helen Russell Stronger: Changing Everything I Knew About Women's Health by Poorna Bell   (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links, meaning I get a few bucks off your purchase at no extra expense to you. The charity links are NOT affiliates, but they are organizations I trust and personally donate money to. Anytime you shop for books, you can use my affiliate link on Bookshop, which also supports Indie Bookstores around the country. If you're shopping for everything else – clothes, office supplies, gluten-free pasta, couches – you can use my affiliate link for Amazon. Thank you for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)

Suswati Basu is a multilingual disabled journalist, mental health books show podcast host, and award-winning activist.She has written for the Guardian, Huffington Post, and the F-Word blogs, and has worked for various media outlets such as the BBC, Channel 4 News, and ITV News. She has worked in China, India, and the UK and currently writes on a freelance basis. As a result, she speaks multiple languages including Mandarin, Spanish, Hindi, and Bengali. Suswati has also appeared on BBC Radio's Woman's Hour with Jenni Murray as well as BBC News, speaking in regard to feminist issues. As a survivor and thriver from trauma, living with both mental health and physical disabilities, she began the How To Be... podcast looking at helping mental wellbeing through reading and interviewing authors.   Suswati joined me today to talk about Albert Camus' “The Stranger,” a classic of Existentialist literature, featuring a disconnected main character who faces consequences for a violent action he committed, even though he evidently has no concept of consequences, violence, or feelings. If you're my age and you grew up in the States, you probably read this in your high school English class, and all I can tell you is that it's a totally different book now.     Follow the Best Book Ever Podcast on Instagram or on the Best Book Ever Website   This episode is sponsored by Lover's Moon by Mark Leslie and Julie Strauss   Do you have a book you want to tell me about? Go HERE to apply to be a guest on the Best Book Ever Podcast.   Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram     Guest: Suswati Basu Podcast/Website/Facebook/Instagram/You Tube/Twitter Discussed in this episode: The Stranger by Albert Camus The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte 1984 by George Orwell Haramacy: A Collecgtion of Stories Prescribed by Voices from the Middle East, South Asian, and the Diaspora by Zahed Sultan Energize: Make the Most of Every Moment by Simon Alexander Ong How to Be Sad: Everything I've Learned About Getting Happier by Being Sad by Helen Russell The Year of Living Danishly: Uncovering the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country by Helen Russell Stronger: Changing Everything I Knew About Women's Health by Poorna Bell   (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links, meaning I get a few bucks off your purchase at no extra expense to you. The charity links are NOT affiliates, but they are organizations I trust and personally donate money to. Anytime you shop for books, you can use my affiliate link on Bookshop, which also supports Indie Bookstores around the country. If you're shopping for everything else – clothes, office supplies, gluten-free pasta, couches – you can use my affiliate link for Amazon. Thank you for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)

We'll be celebrating World Book Day with Lynne Livingstone and taking a look at some of the wonderful stories on offer from The RNIB Library. Paulina Kuchorew goes in search of Practical Happiness with Pamela Gail Johnson, the founder of the Society of Happy People. Onjali Q Rauf shares a right royal adventure featuring The Boy at the Back of the Class. And Jenni Murray shares the books of her life.

We take a dystopian trip to the near future with partially sighted author Fiona Scott-Barrett. The former host of Woman's Hour, Jenni Murray discusses her book 'A History of the World in 21 Women'. We meet Becky Wright, the RNIB narrator who proves that there's life after death in The Archers. And we return to Fiona Scott-Barrett for the Books of Your Life.

This week Anna looks back at just some of her favourite books about dogs that she featured this year, including chats with Jenni Murray, Henry Mance, Simon Garfield, Martha Teichner, Jane Elson, Rodney Habib and Dr Karen Becker.Order you copy of My Boy Butch by Jennie Murray, How to Love Animals in a Human Shaped World by Henry Mance, Dog's Best Friend by Simon Garfield, When Harry Met Minnie by Martha Teichner, The Forever Dog by Dr Karen Becker and Rodney Habib or any animal related book by Jane Elson.For more about Anna go to annawebb.co.ukMusic and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by JaijoCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd at Gruff PawtraitsTo advertise on or sponsor A Dog's Life email: info@theloniouspunkproductions.com

Broadcaster and author Jenni Murray spoke to Brendan about her book 'Fat Cow Fat Chance'.

Fat cow, fat chance? Viv Groskop talks to the writer, journalist and broadcaster Dame Jenni Murray, the former presenter of BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour. They talk being nosy, being prepared and why you must NEVER say "tell me about..." They discuss appearance, being criticised by your mother, and Dame Jenni's latest book on the science and psychology of size. Oh, and how she tackled an interview with Hollywood legend Bette Davis on only her second day at Woman's Hour. Dame Jenni's book Fat Cow, Fat Chance: The Science and Psychology of Size is out now. Viv's latest book, Lift As You Climb is also out now. @vivgroskop   nosiness bette davies science and psychology of size interview technique mother critising her appearance value of preparation Never say tell me about

Dame Jenni Murray is a broadcaster and author who joins me on this episode to talk about the complexities of weight, body image and confidence.Jenni's new book Fat Cow, Fat Chance chronicles her own journey with weight loss and weight gain throughout her life with a deeper exploration into the reasons why our bodies are the way they are, the genetic predispositions towards obesity and why fat-shaming is the a form of discrimination for which there is no punishment.To join the closed Facebook group for the podcast click here >> The Emma Guns Show Forum.To follow me on social media >> Twitter | Instagram. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dame Jenni Murray is an only child, whose “pushy and devoted” mother thought she was going to die giving birth to her, and so was determined to never have another baby. That meant Jennifer Susan Bailey grew up with loads and loads of adult attention – something which had its advantages as well as its definite disadvantages. In this episode, Jenni talks about why she wanted to giver her first born a sibling, why being an only child left her lonely in her grief after losing her mother and how she thinks she was spoilt by being the only child in the family. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You can order Jenni's book hereAnd listen to her new podcast hereFor more about Anna visit her websiteTheme music and production by Mike Hanson for Pod People ProductionsCover art by Jaijo DesignCover photo by Rhian Ap Gruffydd of Gruff Pawtraits

Dame Jenni Murray - Broadcaster & Journalist | John McDonnell - Former Shadow Chancellor (2015-2020) & Labour MP for Hayes and Harlington | Andrew Mitchell - Conservative MP for Sutton Coldfield and former International Development Secretary

The renowned broadcaster and writer Dame Jenni Murray is my guest for Episode 19. For 33 years the brilliant and calm voice of Woman’s Hour, Jenni talks powerfully about the myriad private crises she has faced. Her difficult relationship with her mother led to a lifelong battle with obesity, low self-esteem and, at her most desperate, a call to the Samaritans. In 2006 - the same week that she lost her mother, Jenni was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer resulting in a mastectomy. Jenni, who underwent drastic surgery in 2015 to lose weight, speaks candidly about these and other challenges in her life. And how she got through them and her brilliant book Fat Cow, Fat Chance. Jenni is patron of British research charity Breast Cancer Campaign and the Family Planning Association, Vice president of Parkinson’s UK and a supporter of Humanists UK.Jenni’s Crisis Cures:1. Dogs – I could never be without a dog. I love seeing them run around the park enjoying themselves. Then we cuddle up in front of the TV in the evening watching ‘Call My Agent’. I adore them.2. Reading crime novels – I love reading. Val McDermid & Sarah Paretsky are my two favourites. Sarah didn’t write for a while but now she’s back and Val always has something that keeps you up till 3am because you can’t put it down.3. New Forest Ice-cream. We often go to Lymington and there’s an ice-cream shop where you can get a fancy cone with two scoops – I always have one vanilla and the other ginger, and that can cheer me up anytime!Links:Breast Cancer Now : https://secure.breastcancernow.org/#/Jenni’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fat-Cow-Chance-Jenni-Murray/dp/0857525840Show Notes: To the millions who tuned into Jenni Murray on Woman’s Hour – she was the consummate professional, completely composed broadcaster. That she was so down at one point that the only way forward for her was to phone the Samaritans was an astonishing and poignant revelation and speaks, I hope, to one of the most resonant lessons from these conversations. That crisis really doesn’t care who you are. Jenni’s frank assessment of her near life-long struggle with obesity alongside the cruel and counter-productive fat-shaming she received - both from strangers and most shockingly from her own mother, was also compelling. Her ability to recognise its impact on her life and yet find forgiveness, demonstrates her extraordinary resilience. Finally, Jenni’s coping mechanism throughout her crises struck a chord with me. That through it all, keeping busy, taking charge of the practical issues ahead, was her key device to avoid the darkness. Another example of that simple idea – focus on the things you can affect – however small and it will ease the anxiety caused by those things that you can’t change.Stream/Buy ‘Allies’ by Some Velvet Morning: https://ampl.ink/qp6bmSome Velvet Morning Website: www.somevelvetmorning.co.uk

In her final Woman’s Hour after 33 years at the helm, Jenni discusses the work that still needs to be done when it comes to feminism and equality. She's joined by Helena Kennedy QC, Jude Kelly the founder and director of The WOW Foundation, "Mother of the House" Harriet Harman MP, and poet and novelist, Jackie Kay. We hear from Lee Lawrence, whose mother Cherry Groce was shot by police in a botched dawn raid. Lee describes his fight to get justice for his mother and his ongoing commitment to challenging racism within the police force. We hear from the film director Malou Reymann about her new film ‘A Perfectly Normal Family’. It centres around an eleven year old girl whose life is turned upside down when her father tells her he wants to become a woman. The fictional story is based on Malou's own experience. Live, learn and thrive: that’s what Andrea McLean wants us to do with the help of her new book “This Girl is on Fire”. The 2020 Woman’s Hour Power List is looking for women who are trying to improve the health of our planet. We hear from Zoë Randle, the Senior Surveys Officer for Butterfly Conservation. She tells us about the thousands of volunteers who are turning their love of nature into hard data which will directly influence UK conservation policy. And Jenni leaves us with a snap-shot of her favourite-ever guests. Presenter: Jane Garvey Producer: Rabeka Nurmahomed Editor: Siobhann Tighe

Covid lockdown fightback: Middlesbrough Mayor prepared to defy Government restrictionsThe politics of Covid-19: Four reasons why Boris Johnson is struggling right now'Breach of good faith': Brussels launches EU lawsuit against UK over Brexit treaty breaches‘Our sex, we share’: Jenni Murray’s last Woman’s Hour was the sound of a feminist putting her foot downMark Dolan interview: ‘Wearing a mask is an act of virtue signalling’Champions League draw: English clubs learn group stage opponentsRead all these articles with a Telegraph subscription. Try a free one-month trial - then save 50pc on your first three months. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/2WRuvh9.

As Jenni Murray says 'goodbye' to the programme she's presented for 33 years, she looks back at some of the battles we've won, lost and still have to fight in the company of Harriet Harman MP, Jude Kelly director and founder of the WOW Foundation, Helena Kennedy QC and the novelist and poet Jackie Kay. Plus she talks about some of her own favourite moments of the past 30 years. Presenter: Jenni Murray Producer: Beverley Purcell Edito:; Karen Dalziel Guest: Harriet Harman Guest: Helena Kennedy Guest: Jude Kelly Guest: Jackie Kay

The formidable Deborah Frances-White talks to the Shirleys about dancing her way through lockdown, the many different ways to mother (without having to get your hands dirty), and why she is absolutely, under no circumstances, replacing Jenni Murray on Woman's Hour.https://choose.loveTune in, enjoy, rate and subscribe!You can get in touch with the Shirleys at:Email: Motherfunk@shirleyandshirley.comInstagram: @motherfunkposcastTwitter: @shirlandshirlFacebook: @ShirleyAndShirleywebsite: www.shirleyandshirley.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Presented by Jenni Murray. A 16 year-old young woman looking at universities came across the St Andrews Survivors page on Instagram with more than 100 stories of sexual assault. She only read a couple but consequently wiped St Andrews off her potential university list. Her mother, a Woman’s Hour listener, wrote to us to saying she felt universities are not doing enough to address this problem, and was concerned with the impact this could have on young women going to university. Jenni is joined by Sara Khan, NUS Vice President for Liberation and Equality for an update on a problem that has been raised many times in the last few years. How successful have universities been in addressing this? What singing can do for your mental health? We hear how much some listeners are missing being part of choirs, and also from those who have been finding alternative ways to sing as a group online and even outdoors. Jenni discusses the issues with listener Carolyn Acton, Sandra Colston, MD Funky Choir MD and Liesbeth Tip Clinical psychologist at the School of Health and Social Science at University of Edinburgh. Listener Jan Courtney describes her experience of retiring and finding it hard to adjust to her new life, and describes meeting “juicy crones” –other women of a certain age who are having adventures and doing extraordinary things. Listener, Eve, lost all of her belongings when she was a student. She would like to know how other people cope when it happens to them. She joins Jenni, along with Pat Plumbridge and Sue Hepworth, to discuss what was lost, how they came to terms with this, the items they miss and how the experience has shaped their attitude to possessions. Producer: Louise Corley Editor: Karen Dalziel

Presented by Jenni Murray. Every few days we hear of more jobs going. The Bank of England said at the end of last week that unemployment is likely to hit 2.5 million this year. That means the jobless total would almost double by Christmas. Tonight there’s a Channel 4 documentary series starting which focuses on a job centre in Leeds and the people who use it. Jenni is joined by Olivia, who is a single mother mum and unemployed, Jan Baxter, who works at the jobcentre in Leeds and Helen Barnard, Acting Director of Joseph Rowntree Foundation. In Daisy Johnson’s novel Sisters July and September have an uncannily close relationship and one is more powerful than the other. Their mother struggles to cope and when things come to a head after a nasty incident at school they flee to a house in Yorkshire which turns out not to be the refuge they needed. Jenni talks to Daisy Johnson about horror, adolescence and the relationship between the two. The BBC Elite British Sportswomen's Survey was sent to 1,068 women in 39 different sports and received 543 responses. The survey covers trolling; funding and impact of Coronavirus; Periods and the Pill; Racism; Sexism; Abortion and Family Planning; Mental Health. Jenni discusses the findings with Becky Grey, BBC Sports reporter, Susannah Townsend, Gold medal hockey player, Priyanaz Chatterji, Scottish cricketer for Scottish Women’s Team and Tammy Parlour, CEO of Women Sport’s Trust. Producer: Louise Corley Editor: Karen Dalziel

By age sixty-four, Jenni Murray's weight had become a disability. The broadcaster and author avoided the scales, wore a uniform of baggy black clothes and refused to make connections between her weight and health issues. A successful author and the host of BBC Woman’s Hour, Murray appeared to have it all, but in private she lived with a growing fear that she wouldn’t even make it to seventy. In this episode, she speaks to Kathy Sheridan about the life changing surgery which helped her lose eight stone in less than a year and why she decided to document her weight loss journey in the new book, Fat Cow, Fat Chance. This latest offering from Murray is a refreshingly honest account of what it’s like to be fat when society dictates that skinny is the norm.

Iain Dale talks to Woman’s Hour presenter Dame Jenni Murray about her new book FAT COW, FAT CHANCE in which she catalogues her fight against her own obesity. She’stotally candid about why she piled on the pounds and the moment she realised if she didn’t do something about it, she was heading for an early grave.

We've some big hitters from the world of feminism for you in this week's podcast. You are welcome. First up, Mickey chats to Woman's Hour's Jenni Murray about fat shaming, changing attitudes and her new book Fat Cow, Fat Chance. Hannah talks to Labour MP and woman of action Stella Creasy about why she's working to make misogyny a hate crime. In DDD, we're less than rapturous about the Rapture as we watch Left Behind. Plus there's bona fide good news and a correct usage of the word hero in the Bush Telegraph. Tuck in! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Harriet is joined by Terri White, talking about her new memoire, a look at what it is like to come from an impoverished, abusive background, make it all the way to the big city and then realise you're not that happy. Plus, broading legend, Jenny Murray talks about weight, weight loss and whether or not you can be fat and happy. Harriet also speaks to Lauren Mahon about her womb story.If you want to get in touch you can find us on all the socials under this name: @badasswomenshr and for more about the podcast head here: https://www.badasswomenshour.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Edited by Sophie King for http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alistair Campbell talks about the effect of Covid 19 on mental health & his new book; Songwriter Brendan Graham on his spoken version of his song 'You Raise Me Up' ; BBC journalist & broadcaster Jenni Murray, best known for presenting BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour since 1987, on her great new book 'Fat Cow, Fat Chance'.

Broadcaster and journalist Dame Jenni Murray talks to Nihal about her new book ‘Fat Cow, Fat Chance’ - what it’s like to be labelled fat when society dictates skinny as the norm. Jenni chooses objects that have inspired her, telling Nihal how liberated she felt by her favourite leather skirt, when she first realised she was a feminist, and why we need to look at the science behind obesity. #PenguinPodcast ‘Fat Cow, Fat Chance’ is available to buy as an audiobook now - https://apple.co/3h446D9 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Liz is thinking back through the 15 houses she’s lived in, and has one word of advice for anyone thinking of moving to the country: don’t. Both Liz and NIc have spent the week obsessed with a book by Jenni Murray on weight and dieting, which has echoes in both their (very different) lives. Plus, a helpful reader gets in touch to suggest that it’s time for Liz to lower her standards on the romance front. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carol Cooper was awarded Nursing’s Diversity and Inclusion Champion of the Year award in 2019, she is a Regional NHS Head of equality, diversity and human rights and is the a Royal College of Nursing expert lead for BME Suicide Awareness, Equality, Diversity and Human Rights. She is also a Registered Nurse. She talks to Jenni Murray about race issues in the nursing profession and the way it's being responded to as a risk factor, as the NHS tackles Covid-19. More in our series celebrating the women who get things done – the Troupers. Today, Louise Kershaw, the treasurer of the Flixton Social Lites WI in Cheshire Plus ahead of World Oceans Day on Monday, the physicist, oceanographer and bubbles enthusiast, Dr Helen Czerski, talks about her time on board the Pelagia, a Dutch Oceanographic research vessel and her mission to perform a comprehensive health check on the North Sea. And as we celebrate Desert Island Discs Day on Radio 4, Danelle Pettman tells us about the track that’s made all the difference to her life in lock down. Presenter Jenni Murray Producer Beverley Purcell Guest; Carol Cooper Guest; Louise Kershaw Guest; Dr Helen Czerski, Guest; Danelle Pettman

Jenni Murray is 70; and happy birthday too to Jon Wolfert from legendary jingle company JAM; commentary of a tragedy in Bradford; the famous Radio1  funday at Malllory Park - and the art of the signature tune. Enjoy the last week in radio history, ending May 15th 2020.

Jenni Murray presents Woman’s Hour live from the Southbank Centre in London where the Women of the World Festival will be celebrating their 10th anniversary this weekend. Founded by Jude Kelly a decade ago, Jenni will be speaking to her about what inspired her to create an organisation that has involved two million people in 30 locations on six continents. What have been her stand out moments and where does the conversation need to go now? Initially offered for free following an Instagram challenge, #MeAndWhiteSupremacy is set across 28 days, with each day focusing on a different manifestation of white supremacy, including white privilege, cultural appropriation and tokenism. The workbook was downloaded by nearly ninety thousand people around the world in the space of six months, and is now a book. The woman behind the challenge, Layla Saad, joins Jenni to talk about why she’s passionate about helping people answer the question ‘how can I be a better ally to people of colour?’ Journalist and author, Yomi Adegoke joins them. We’ll hear from Eunice Mwende and Dajanaa 'Dexi' Stosic, two young activists working to empower young girls and women in Kenya and Serbia, two winners from 'With and For Girls,' who recognise girl-led and girl-centred groups and organisations around the world through an annual awards process. Jenni is joined by intimacy co-ordinator Ita O’Brien and actor Jemima Rooper. Why is a framework for intimate scenes in film, television and the theatre so important? Is it only to protect actors? And how much impact has the #TimesUp movement had since it started in January 2018? And Pretty Loud is the first Roma girl band. Traditionally, Roma women are homemakers, encouraged to leave school early and marry young. Blending rap and hip hop with their traditional Roma music, Pretty Loud are passionate about putting an end to stereotypes about both Roma people and women through their lyrics. They’ll be performing live from the Southbank Centre. Presenter: Jenni Murray Producer: Kirsty Starkey Interviewed Guest: Jude Kelly Interviewed Guest: Layla F Saad Interviewed Guest: Yomi Adegoke Interviewed Guest: Eunice Mwende Interviewed Guest: Dajanaa 'Dexi' Stosic Interviewed Guest: Jemima Rooper Interviewed Guest: Ita O’Brien Interviewed Guest: Silvia Sinani Interviewed Guest: Zlata Ristic Interviewed Guest: Kristina Mustafic Interviewed Guest: Emina Uka Interviewed Guest: Zivka Ferhatovic Interviewed Guest: Dijana Ferhatovic

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, the award-winning writer and creator of Fleabag, tells Jenni Murray about all things Fleabag: from celibacy, religion and sexual fluidity to the relationship between feminism and breast size, and of course the ‘Hot Priest’. Plus insight into the characters from Killing Eve, behind the scenes working on the new Bond film and how friends can be the greatest love story of your life. After the first season of Fleabag aired on the BBC in 2016, Phoebe brought us more complex and unpredictable female characters with her hit TV drama Killing Eve. In 2019 the second series of Fleabag won her critical acclaim in the US as well as the UK, including a handful of Emmys and a multi-million pound producing deal, and now a book Fleabag: The Scriptures. So how has she handled such an extraordinary run of success? And what difference has her work made to the way we see women on TV? Presenter: Jenni Murray Producer: Helen Fitzhenry Interviewed guest: Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Young children may know they can deceive others but their first lies are often more humorous than effective. Imagine the child who claims not to have eaten any cake while her mouth is still full, or who blames the family dog for drawing on the wall. But is lying actually an important sign other cognitive skills are also developing? As a child matures how does the nature and motivation behind lying change? And is it ever a cause for concern? In this week's Woman's Hour Parenting Podcast, Jenni Murray speaks to consultant child and educational psychologist, Laverne Antrobus.

Having to leave a child's bedside when they're being cared for in hospital can be a huge wrench. To help reduce the separation anxiety, a third of neonatal units in the UK are now using an app that helps parents stay in touch with their premature babies 24 hours a day. Doctors and nurses can send photos and video updates to parents when they can't be with their baby in hospital. So far, around five thousand families have used the service. Emma Barnett talks to Katharine Da Costa - a reporter for BBC South and Consultant Obstetrician Dr Maggie Blott. This year saw an unprecedented number of women winning major awards and prizes. What does being a winner feel like, and is it always good to win? Jenni Murray hears from the writer Edna O'Brien who won the David Cohen Prize for Literature. The award celebrates a writer who has broken down social and sexual barriers for women in Ireland and beyond, and moved mountains both politically and lyrically through her writing. Christmas is steeped in all sorts of tradition – but it’s not just trees, tinsel and turkey. Many families have their own festive rituals and the mere idea of doing things differently would make it feel… well, just not like Christmas. But why do we get so hung up on doing Christmas a certain way - even if it doesn't make us happy? What is it about human psychology that makes tradition so attractive? And if your family festivities make you want to run away and hide, what’s the best way to break the cycle? Jenni Murray talks to Dr Cristine Legare from the University of Texas at Austin about why rituals are an inevitable part of being human. We mark the centenary of women being able to enter the legal profession. Andrea Catherwood speaks to Cherie Booth QC, Dana Denis-Smith - founder of the First 100 years, Abi Silver, a former associate at a city law firm and now a legal consultant, Beth Collette, who's a barrister in her second year of tenancy, and Mari Takayanagi - a Senior Archivist at the Houses of Parliament. The actress and writer Joanna Scanlan is known for Thick of It, Getting On, No Offence Puppy Love and most recently The Accident. Her latest role is as Mother Superior in the BBC’s new adaptation of Dracula. She joins Jenni to discuss. Plus, the Glasgow-based close harmony quartet The All Sorts perform.

Tracking apps can share a friend or loved ones location with you at all times, so you always know where they are. So it's little wonder that some parents see them as an easy way to keep tabs on their teenagers. But does it stop them becoming independent? And can it ruin trust in your relationship with your children? In this week's Woman's Hour Parenting Podcast, we hear from two different perspectives. Debby Penton tells Jenni Murray why she uses location tracking apps to keep track of where her kids are, while Nicola Morgan explains why she has some concerns about the technology

This year saw an unprecedented number of women winning major awards and prizes. What does being a winner feel like, and is it always good to win? Jenni Murray hears from the writer Edna O'Brien who won the David Cohen Prize for Literature. The award celebrates a writer who has broken down social and sexual barriers for women in Ireland and beyond, and moved mountains both politically and lyrically through her writing. She also hears from Khadijah Mellah who won the Magnolia Cup at Goodwood, and is the Sunday Times Young Sportswoman of the Year; Natasha Benjamin who won the Lorraine Inspirational Woman of the Year Award for her work supporting children affected by domestic violence; the educator and disability activist Sinead Burke who has achondroplasia and is on the BBC 100 Women list as one of most inspiring and influential women in the world; and Laura Smith who won this year’s Funny Women Stage Award. Presenter: Jenni Murray Producer: Dianne McGregor

Christmas is steeped in all sorts of tradition – but it’s not just trees, tinsel and turkey. Many families have their own festive rituals and the mere idea of doing things differently would make it feel… well, just not like Christmas. But why do we get so hung up on doing Christmas a certain way - even if it doesn't make us happy? What is it about human psychology that makes tradition so attractive? And if your family festivities make you want to run away and hide, what’s the best way to break the cycle? Jenni Murray talks to Dr Cristine Legare from the University of Texas at Austin about why rituals are an inevitable part of being human, and also to listeners about their stories of change at Christmas - including starting new traditions with a baby and the family forced to break tradition thanks to a kitchen fire and a large dog... If there’s one thing that most people expect on Christmas Day, it’s a Christmas dinner. From turkey and pigs in blankets to brussels sprouts and bread sauce it's a meal that many cooks dread. But according to historian Dr Annie Gray, it doesn't have to be that way. She says that if you take the long view, the only common thread from pre-Christian winter festivals to today is ‘light fire, eat meat, get drunk.’ The actual food is completely negotiable. She also explains why we cram so much food into one day, and what social history reveals about why mum generally cooks while dad gets to carve the turkey. To top off this festive feast, Jenni is joined by the Glasgow-based close harmony quartet The All Sorts with a pick-and-mix of songs both traditional - and a little bit different. Presenter - Jenni Murray Producer - Anna Lacey Interviewed guest - Cristine Legare Interviewed guest - Annie Gray Interviewed guest - Sarah Shorter Interviewed guest - Barbara Cole Walton Interviewed guest - Amy Batalli Interviewed guest - Adele Mitchinson Interviewed guest - Louella Miles

How should you talk to your teenagers about losing their virginity? How do you even approach the topic with them? Jenni Murray is joined by Flo Perry, the author of ‘How to have Feminist Sex’, and Rachel Fitzsimmons, sex educator and lecturer in sexual health at the University of Central Lancashire. They have plenty of tips on how to have these often difficult conversations when the time is right.

In this Historical Books segment with Harry Schmitz from Elizabeth's Bookshops he looks at the book "A History of Britain in 21 Women" by Jenni Murray.  Britain has traditionally been defined by its conflicts, its conquests, its men and its monarchs. The author believes it's high time that it was also defined by its women. In this unique history, Jenni Murray tells the stories of twenty-one women who refused to succumb to the established laws of society, whose lives embodied hope and change. Famous queens, forgotten visionaries, great artists and trailblazing politicians - all pushed back boundaries and revolutionized our world.

Sofie Hagan is a young Danish comedian and author of Happy Fat. We spoke to her on the programme earlier in the year. She’s now touring the UK and has been talking about some of the issues raised in the book as well as tweeting about it. ‘I am not a body positivity campaigner,’ she said, ‘I am a fat liberationist. I care about abolishing the systemic discrimination and abuse that fat people endure on a daily basis.’ What’s your experience of being fat? Do you think your size affects the way people see and treat you? Share your stories and experiences. Call 03700 100 444 lines open from 0800 or email via the website… Presenter Jenni Murray Producer Beverley Purcell

Listener Ellie Kemp wants to raise the subject of school Parent Teacher Associations and the difficulties they face in finding parents who have the time or the confidence to volunteer, particularly in rural areas, as well as the increasing reliance schools have on the money they raise. Ellie is Chair of her son’s school PTA. What is the role of PTAs, what part do they play in children’s learning and what are the benefits for the volunteers and pupils? Jenni Murray speaks to Ellie, Gill Sims, illustrator, blogger and author of the Why Mummy series and Tracey Handley, from the charity Parentkind.

It is 40 years since the UK elected its first woman Prime Minister on May 3rd 1979. We're marking this moment in our political history with a look at the late Margaret Thatcher. She remains a deeply controversial and divisive figure, admired by many and disliked by others. We explore her symbolic importance as a female leader and look at her impact on women's lives. Jenni Murray discusses how women's participation in politics, society and the economy changed throughout the 1980s. We hear from those who met her and discuss why some continue to feel conflicted about her legacy.Presenter: Jenni Murray Producer: Ruth Watts Interviewed guest: Julia Langdon Interviewed guest: Caroline Slocock Interviewed guest: Anne McElvoy

Jenni Murray, longstanding presenter of BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, discusses her new book, which tells the stories of some of the most fascinating women in global history, from Joan of Arc to Marie Curie and Madonna. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stephen Fry joins Richard and Aasmah to talk about Greek Heroes and finding wedded bliss. We also have JoJo Wood who extolls the virtue of wood carving for mental health, and Dr Catherine Walker, a septuagenarian weightlifter and academic at Oxford university, and Bisi Alimi who is a LGBTQ rights campaigner and the first person to come out as gay on national TV in Nigeria. We have your thank you and broadcaster and writer Jenni Murray chooses her inheritance tracks: The Blue Danube by Strauss and Diamonds and Rust by Joan Baez. Producer: Corinna Jones Editor: Eleanor Garland

The Blue Danube by Strauss, and Diamonds and Rust by Joan Baez.

They were famous queens, unrecognised visionaries, great artists and trailblazing politicians. They all pushed back boundaries and revolutionised our world. Jenni Murray presents the history of Britain as you've never seen it before, through the lives of twenty-one women who refused to succumb to the established laws of society, whose lives embodied hope and change, and who still have the power to inspire us today. This talk was recorded at an Oldie Literary Lunch at Simpson's-in-the-Strand on July 17th 2018.

MORE than 1,020 litres of water fell in just a few hours in Valencia causing floods across the region. According to reports three people had to be rescued by firefighters after getting trapped in their car in Alginet. .........According to state weather agency Aemet the last time it rained so heavily in June was in 2002. The former head of the Spanish government is stepping down as the leader of the conservative Partido Popular (PP). ........departure ends a political career that has spanned more than 30 years. . RYANAIR has announced that passengers flying to tourist hotspot Ibiza this summer will be unable to bring alcohol bought in duty free shops onto the plane with them. .A 34year old male... and six accomplices were found guilty of intent to supply cocaine and heroin across the UK in the wake of a six week trial at Teesside Crown Court. He was apprehended setting up deals in ibiza. Local bar owners and ex-pats working in the popular resort Magaluff say crime is turning holidaymakers off the island with tourist numbers down more than seven per cent on last year. They say women (pictured right as holidaymakers walk past) are trafficked from Nigeria and Senegal by gang masters to lure drunk men to secluded areas with the promise of sex only to mug them. The gang masters who traffic the girls also work as pickpockets, they say Until a few days ago, Penka was known to almost nobody except her owner, a Bulgarian farmer called Ivan Haralampiev. Then she went missing......She then tried to re-enter the EU.Grenflell....still nothing totally showing how this tragedy happened and not allocating the blame.... Grenfell Tower's cladding did not comply with building regulations, was badly installed and created routes for a fire to spread, a damning report into the blaze has concluded...... an expert commissioned by the Grenfell Tower inquiry, delivered a damning assessment of the refurbishment which finished a year before the fire. Moped robbers are now plaguing the streets of London. They threatened Michael McIntyre and his young son with a knife after smashing his Range Rover window with a hammer................, another feminist JENNI MURRAY says, 'I was brutally raped as a teen - no, it was not the worst thing in my life but rapists MUST be jailed....; Elsewhere he UK Rail fiasco continues with.......cancellations and delays.....overcrowding and overcharging........Northern Rail introducing new timetables.......suspended service to the Lake District....... .Being English-BBC report 4th June......Being silly v Straight talking in Yorkshire.....Newcastle .....the role of hardship...Sunderland compared.......Morris Dancing......Scaring evil spirits away during harvesting in Somerset.. ...Britains Got Talent final with political correctness in mind and my prediction that the show used this result as a prelude to it moving to the BBC.

MORE than 1,020 litres of water fell in just a few hours in Valencia causing floods across the region. According to reports three people had to be rescued by firefighters after getting trapped in their car in Alginet. .........According to state weather agency Aemet the last time it rained so heavily in June was in 2002. The former head of the Spanish government is stepping down as the leader of the conservative Partido Popular (PP). ........departure ends a political career that has spanned more than 30 years. . RYANAIR has announced that passengers flying to tourist hotspot Ibiza this summer will be unable to bring alcohol bought in duty free shops onto the plane with them. .A 34year old male... and six accomplices were found guilty of intent to supply cocaine and heroin across the UK in the wake of a six week trial at Teesside Crown Court. He was apprehended setting up deals in ibiza. Local bar owners and ex-pats working in the popular resort Magaluff say crime is turning holidaymakers off the island with tourist numbers down more than seven per cent on last year. They say women (pictured right as holidaymakers walk past) are trafficked from Nigeria and Senegal by gang masters to lure drunk men to secluded areas with the promise of sex only to mug them. The gang masters who traffic the girls also work as pickpockets, they say Until a few days ago, Penka was known to almost nobody except her owner, a Bulgarian farmer called Ivan Haralampiev. Then she went missing......She then tried to re-enter the EU.Grenflell....still nothing totally showing how this tragedy happened and not allocating the blame.... Grenfell Tower's cladding did not comply with building regulations, was badly installed and created routes for a fire to spread, a damning report into the blaze has concluded...... an expert commissioned by the Grenfell Tower inquiry, delivered a damning assessment of the refurbishment which finished a year before the fire. Moped robbers are now plaguing the streets of London. They threatened Michael McIntyre and his young son with a knife after smashing his Range Rover window with a hammer................, another feminist JENNI MURRAY says, 'I was brutally raped as a teen - no, it was not the worst thing in my life but rapists MUST be jailed....; Elsewhere he UK Rail fiasco continues with.......cancellations and delays.....overcrowding and overcharging........Northern Rail introducing new timetables.......suspended service to the Lake District....... .Being English-BBC report 4th June......Being silly v Straight talking in Yorkshire.....Newcastle .....the role of hardship...Sunderland compared.......Morris Dancing......Scaring evil spirits away during harvesting in Somerset.. ...Britains Got Talent final with political correctness in mind and my prediction that the show used this result as a prelude to it moving to the BBC.

Against all advice from his colleagues, Ali Plumb – Radio 1 and 1Xtra’s film critic - braves a meeting with Fi and Jane. They discuss the highs and lows of film junkets, interviewing actors, and what would happen if the Fortunately podcast was made into a movie. It’s a busy day in the pizza and Fi and Jane also have great chats with Jenni Murray and Greg James.

Jenni Murray tells the history of Britain through the lives of 21 extraordinary women: queens, artists, writers, scientists, activists. For more exclusive interviews and documentaries, subscribe to HistoryHIt.TV.Recorded at Chalke Valley History Festival 2017.Producer: Natt TapleyAudio: Pete Dennis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jenni Murray tells the history of Britain through the lives of 21 extraordinary women: queens, artists, writers, scientists, activists. For more exclusive interviews and documentaries, subscribe to HistoryHIt.TV.Recorded at Chalke Valley History Festival 2017.Producer: Natt TapleyAudio: Pete Dennis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Women's Hour presenter, Dame Jenni Murray talks about her ground breaking book A History of Britain in 21 Women at 5x15. 5x15 brings together five outstanding individuals to tell of their lives, passions and inspirations. There are only two rules - no scripts and only 15 minutes each. Learn more about 5x15 events: 5x15stories.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/5x15stories Facebook: www.facebook.com/5x15stories Instagram: www.instagram.com/5x15stories

Broadcasters Jane Garvey and Fi Glover discuss Radiohead sing-alongs, fatbergs, and menopausal greeting cards. Plus a cameo appearance from Jenni Murray

This week a storm of controversy has surrounded Woman's Hour presenter Jenni Murray. Many listeners feel a newspaper article she wrote breached the BBC's guidelines on impartiality and compromised her presenter role. Others supported her right to free speech. We hear from listeners on both sides of the argument. John Humphrys has also attracted criticism. During a Today programme interview he suggested that referring to MP Jo Cox's murder as an act of terrorism could "muddy the waters". Listeners say he "muddied the waters" himself and was inaccurate. They share their views on his remarks. On Wednesday, Philip Hammond got to his feet to deliver his first Budget. TV and radio teams braved the rain and mud, crowding onto College Green to cover the story. We follow Emma Barnett and the 5 Live Daily team to find out the secrets of broadcasting the budget from a flimsy tent in the pouring rain. And finally, Val McDermid has been pondering the horrifying prospects of a world where antibiotics no longer work. Her drama Resistance was inspired by a two-day Experimental Stories workshop hosted by the Wellcome Trust and Radio 4, where radio producers and writers met scientific researchers to develop dramas. Starring Gina McKee, listeners loved the dram's dystopian vision. Val McDermid talks about why she chose a music festival as the setting for her unnerving story. Presenter: Roger Bolton Producer: Katherine Godfrey A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4.

David Robertson brings a Christian perspective to some of the recent messages that are being conveyed through the media. |   LINKS  | Gigamansions CNBC - Take a peek inside the most expensive home for sale in the US The Telegraph - America's priciest mega-mansion on sale for $250 million, and you get the helicopter from Airwolf The Spectator - What explains the idiocy of the liberal elite its their education.   Jenni Murray, the BBC and Feminism v Transgenderism Sunday Times (paywall) - Jenni Murray: Be trans, be proud — but don’t call yourself a “real woman” BBC - Radio 4's Jenni Murray criticised over trans women article   Sensitivity Readers Slate - Is My Novel Offensive?   Christians being driven from public life The Spectator - People of faith are being driven from public life.     Facebook reports the BBC to the UK Police for sharing sexualised images of children on Facebook with Facebook! (Yes you read that correctly.)BBC - Facebook failed to remove sexualised images of children   Russell Brand Talks Sex, Softcore & Hardcore Porn Life Site News - Russell Brand just destroyed porn in one of the most jaw-droppingly awesome rants ever   Ben Carson The Daily Wire - Outraged Celebrities Apologize After Finding Out Obama Said Almost Exactly What Ben Carson Did About Slaves--Oh Wait   Holland - 4% of all deaths in the Netherlands in 2015 were Euthanasia. Dutch Health and Justice ministers are proposing legislation for assisted suicide for those who feel their ‘life is complete should be allowed to finish that life in a manner dignified for them.'

Woman's Hour presenter Jenni Murray wrote an article in the Sunday Times questioning the claim of transgender women to be real women. The article sparked controversy and debate, but also claims that Jenni Murray had breached the BBC's impartiality guidelines. Joining Andrea to discuss the fallout from the article are Eleanor Mills, Editor of the Sunday Times Magazine, Alison Hastings, former Chair of the BBC Trust's Editorial Standards Committee and Stewart Purvis formely of ITN and OFCOM, now a Channel 4 board director. A new archive will tell the story of the BBC directly through the voices of the people who worked there. The BBC and the University of Sussex are creating a digital catalogue of hundreds of audio and video interview with former BBC staff. Professor David Hendy talks about what they've found. Next week the Culture Secretary looks set to refer 20th Century Fox's proposed 11.7 million pound takeover of SKY to the regulators. Karen Bradley has said that she is minded to ask OFCOM to examine the bid on two grounds of a threat to media plurality and whether Fox is committed to the required editorial standards. Claire Enders, founder of Enders Analysis joins us to assess the prospects for the biggest media deal of the year and how it might change the media landscape in this country. Producer: Ruth Watts.

The Second Circle has been transformed into a women-only space this week as I've banished Rob in favour of two fabulous guests: Jannette Davies and Sarah Beilfuss of London-based sex-positive members club Scarlet Ladies. We'll be tackling Jannette's favourite subject, masturbation, and sharing our porn and sex toy habits. We also touch on what it means to identify as a woman, discussing changing sex drives and whether it's ever OK to leave immediately after a hook up. If you enjoyed the show today, why not buy me a coffee?LINKSIs it ever OK to leave immediately after sex? This GQ article lists the times when it is although personally I'm a fan of sleeping over, as I wrote in this piece for The Debrief last year.Journalist and broadcaster Jenni Murray wrote in The Sunday Times that trans women cannot truly know what it's like to be a woman.Jannette has tried a LOT of sex toys but nothing can replace her favourite: The Metal One from Ann Summers.Find out more about Scarlet Ladies events, workshops and membership at Scarletladiestalk.comThe Second Circle is the podcast that takes sex seriously. Created and hosted by freelance journalist Franki Cookney (with help from her husband Rob) it seeks to make sex a subject we engage with as fully, openly and enthusiastically as we do with politics, art, fitness, food and fashion. To get in touch tweet @secondcirclepod or email secondcirclepodcast@gmail.com. Support the show (https://ko-fi.com/frankicookney)

As we approach the 50th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, historian and producer Steve Humphries talks about how the Welsh village has coped with the tragedy. Meanwhile, we are joined by Woman’s Hour presenter Jenni Murray to discuss some of the figures she's chosen for her new book A History of Britain in 21 Women See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John Wilson hosts the BBC National Short Story Award live from the BBC Radio Theatre. This year's shortlisted authors are Hilary Mantel, K J Orr, Tahmima Anam, Claire-Louise Bennett and Lavinia Greenlaw. Four of the five join John on stage to discuss their stories and explore the art of writing a short story. The winner of the £15000 prize will be announced by Chair of Judges, Jenni Murray.In addition, Radio 1 DJ Alice Levine will announce the winner of the BBC Young Writer's Award.The BBC National Short Story Award is presented in conjunction with BookTrust.Presenter John Wilson Producer Rebecca Armstrong.

Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin talks about the BBC sessions the band recorded from 1969-71, and reveals how tracks presumed lost have been recovered, remastered and released.The annual BBC National Short Story Award is back and this year the chair of judges is Jenni Murray. She reveals who's on the shortlist and in the first of five interviews with the shortlisted authors, Hilary Mantel discusses her story, In A Right State, which is told in the first person, from the perspective of a homeless woman, who spends the night in A&E for want of something better to do. She also reveals when she's hoping to finish The Mirror And The Light, the third in the Wolf Hall trilogy, and gives a hint of what to expect from it.In his first broadcast interview since announcing his departure from the V&A in London, the outgoing Director Martin Roth explains why he's swapping museums for European politics.Presenter: John Wilson Producer: Angie Nehring.

In GBA 269 we get better acquainted with Terry. He talks stand-up, graphic design, novels, politics, how he definitely isn't a hipster and why he makes a podcast about Formula 1. We also talk class, writing, how the darkest times in life are also often hilarious and about the time we worked together making a radio show for Cbeebies where Terry was played Jenni Murray's underling. Terry plugs: His podcast For F1's Sake: http://www.ff1s.com/ I plug: The Family Tree: http://thefamilytreepodcast.co.uk/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefamilytreepodcast We mention: Ministry of Stories: http://ministryofstories.org/ Ministry of Stories Radio Show (looks like it is mostly no longer available online): http://bbc.in/2cmEBfB Jenni Murry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jenni_Murray Podcast I recorded after we'd recorded with Jenni Murray: https://soundcloud.com/gettingbetteracquainted/gba-live-5-chris-goode-and Podcast I recorded the day after the 2015 election: http://www.londonfieldsradio.co.uk/2015/05/10/fail-better-podcast-episode-4-dave-pickering-james-harris-election-special/ Split Infinitive: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Split_infinitive Resonance FM: https://resonancefm.com/ Stand Up Tragedy: http://www.standuptragedy.co.uk/ Matt Hill: https://rethinkaudio.wordpress.com/ Financial Times Article: https://www.ft.com/content/0062eed2-401e-11e5-b98b-87c7270955cf Help more people get better acquainted. If you like what you hear why not write an iTunes review? Follow @GBApodcast on Twitter. Like Getting Better Acquainted on facebook. Tell your friends. Spread the word!

As this conversation confirms, the thought of ‘Woman’s Hour’ as a programme title would likely be unthinkable nowadays, but the BBC has wisely stuck with it since it launched on 7th October 1946. Why was the first presenter a man – Alan Ivimey? Why did WH move to mornings? How have the changes in women’s lives been reflected over the years? In this special New Year edition of the programme, Jenni Murray chews over the last seventy years of a programme which began on the Light Programme, then on Radio 2 before moving to Radio 4 in 1973. Jenni speaks to two former editors, Sally Feldman (1990-1997) & Jill Burridge (2002- Nov 2011); and two historians, Juliet Gardiner and Kate Murphy who also produced the show for over a decade until 2011.

In June of this year, presenter of Radio 4's Woman's Hour, Jenni Murray, underwent an operation which removed 75 per cent of her stomach. A few months later, she has lost over 4 stones in weight and her symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes have gone into remission. Once a purely cosmetic procedure, bariatric surgery procedures like this have been described as the greatest advance in the history of treatment of Type 2 diabetes - so why aren't more patients being treated in this way? The National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE), which provides guidance and advice to the NHS, has said obese patients with diabetes should be rapidly assessed for surgery - but that's yet to happen. The treatment has been met with fierce criticism, especially from the tabloid press, which declared it undeserved: fat people should just stop eating instead of using up valuable resources to pay for vanity operations. Furthermore, Britain's leading diabetes charity, Diabetes UK, has also warned of the 'serious risks' posed by the procedure - even though the NHS has itself stated it is not more risky than a routine gall bladder operation. The irony here is that increasing the number of bariatric procedures could actually save the NHS millions of pounds, as patients are weaned off costly diabetes drugs - the NHS currently spends around £12bn a year treating the disease. With round 700 people diagnosed with diabetes in Britain every day, are we letting misguided morality get in the way of an opportunity to save money - and lives? CONTRIBUTORS INCLUDE: Jenni Murray, presenter Radio 4's Woman's Hour Simon O'Neill - Director of Health Intelligence, Diabetes UK Prof Roy Taylor, Professor of Medicine and Metabolism, Newcastle University Prof Francesco Rubino, Professor of Metabolic Surgery, King's College Hospital Prof Mark Baker, Director of the Centre for Clinical Practice, NICE Mr Andrew Mitchell, Consultant General Surgeon, Darlington Memorial Hospital Presenter: Adrian Goldberg Producer: Richard Fenton-Smith Note: A version of this programme was first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in June, 2014.

This episode is being released to mark LGBT Adoption and Fostering Week, which runs from 2 - 8 March. We're joined on the podcast by Carolyn Robertson, who tells us about life with wife Vicky and sons Biff and Buster. Plus we hear about her new book, Two Dads, and her blog, Sparkly Poo. Helen gives us an update on her sex life and provides some musical "entertainment" with the help of her roll-out piano. There's a new game, a new catchphrase and some chat about Jenni Murray's puppies. For more about LGBT Adoption week and the support group behind it, visit NewFamilySocial.org.uk. You can follow Carolyn on Twitter - @CarolynAdopt. We're on Twitter too (@scummymummies) and Facebook. Please send your confessions to scummymummiespodcast@gmail.com. Thank you for listening!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In GBA 181 we get better acquainted with Kary. We talk about making Ministry of Stories for Cbeebies Radio, journeying into radio via 90's alternative music, living in many countries, practicing and teaching kundalini yoga. As often happens when talking to someone who also does interviews the tables are occasionally turned. Expect adventures, narrative, conscious living, feminism and more! Kary plugs: http://www.inspiredradio.co.uk/ You can hire me to do freelance work: http://davepickeringblog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/a-week-of-goodbyes.html We mention: Matt Hill: http://rethinkdaily.co.uk/ Ministry of Stories: http://www.ministryofstories.org/ Cbeebies Radio: http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/radio/ Ministry of Stories series: http://bit.ly/MiScbeebies Terry Saunders: http://www.terrysaunders.co.uk/ Jenni Murray: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/17dynSh8ZdhxqcljQ99TPqP/jenni-murray Woman's Hour: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b007qlvb Radio 4: http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4 Ignite: http://ignitecreative.tv/ Radio Production Awards: http://www.radioacademy.org/events/radio-production-awards-2/ Media Week: http://www.mediaweek.co.uk/ Something Else: http://www.somethinelse.com/ Acid House: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acid_house Techno: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Techno Psychedelic Trance: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychedelic_trance Drum and Bass: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drum_and_bass Reggae: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reggae Bashment: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bashment Latin Jazz: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Latin_jazz Straight no Chaser: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straight_No_Chaser_(magazine) Jez Nelson: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jez_Nelson Jazz FM: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/102.2_Jazz_FM Gilles Peterson: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilles_Peterson Benji B: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benji_B Sun Ra: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_Ra Steve Chandra: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Chandra_Savale Asian Dub Foundation: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_Dub_Foundation Kundalini Yoga: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kundalini_yoga Kundalini Yoga Collective: http://kundaliniyogacollective.co.uk/ Burning Man: http://www.burningman.com/ Earth Dance: http://www.earthdance.org/ Aisha and Abdel GBA: https://soundcloud.com/gettingbetteracquainted/gba-7-aisha-and-abdel You can hear Getting Better Acquainted on Stitcher SmartRadio, Stitcher allows you to listen to your favourite shows directly from your iPhone, Android Phone, Kindle Fire and beyond. On-demand and on the go! Don’t have Stitcher? Download it for free today at www.stitcher.com or in the app stores. Help more people get better acquainted. If you like what you hear why not write an iTunes review? Follow @GBApodcast on Twitter. Like Getting Better Acquainted on facebook. Tell your friends. Spread the word!

Michelin star British chef Tom Kerridge cooked a quick and delicious Barnsley chop with a twist. Our own Barnsley lass, Jenni Murray, was impressed. The recipe is taken from 'Tom Kerridge's Best Ever Dishes.'

The Woman's Hour Power List 2014 - Game Changers was finally revealed. Hear Emma Barnett, Jenni Murray, Jane Garvey and our number one Game Changer reflect on the top ten, exclusively on this podcast.

From BBC Radio 4: During the First and Second World War at least 1700 nurses gave their lives in service, yet there is no official memorial to them. Jenni Murray talks to Yvonne McEwen, a historian at Edinburgh University and a former nurse who is leading a campaign for an official memorial for the nurses who served in the wars.

Jenni Murray interviews Angela Merkel's biographer Margaret Heckel about Merkel's life and legacy.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall tells Jenni Murray how to cook potato dauphinoise.

Richard Coles with Last Night of the Proms soprano Susan Bullock, poet Mr Gee, a man who who's been living with HIV for 30 years, and the UK's air-guitar champion. JP Devlin takes a Daytrip to Buxton with Dame Jenni Murray and Adam Ant shares his Inheritance Tracks.Producer: Debbie Kilbride.

If the pips are always late on DAB radio, how will we know what the real time is when we all switch over to digital? Roger Bolton talks to Rupert Brun, the BBC's head of technology who says - actually - we won't. Some listeners question Jenni Murray's use of language during her recent stand-up routine for Comic Relief - the Woman's Hour presenter reveals why she abandoned PC in favour of street slang. Sir Michael Lyons is coming to the end of a turbulent four years as the chairman of the BBC Trust. In his last interview for Feedback he discusses whether the BBC "lost its moral compass" during the Ross/Brand affair, how executive pay was brought into line and how listeners will be consulted on the next round of BBC cuts. And MPs put their weight behind your arguments in favour of local radio. Producer: Karen Pirie A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4.