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17/06/2010

Presented by Jenni Murray. After Al Gore and his wife announce their separation, we look at the rise in divorce rates here among those over 60.

Presented by Jenni Murray. Former American Vice-President Al Gore and his wife Tipper are separating after more than 40 years of marriage while here in the UK statistics show divorce falling in every age group, except the over 60s. Why is the grandparent generation bucking the trend?
Described as 'the female Randy Newman', Judith Owen is a US based British singer-songwriter whose folk jazz voice has wowed audiences on both sides of the Atlantic. She'll be talking about touring with Ruby Wax, her battle with clinical depression and she'll perform her new single 'Emily'.
Re-inventing yourself in middle age: while jobs, families and money can conspire to keep us in a rut, for some it's the time to break out. Producer Elizabeth Burke talks about research for a Radio 4 programme exploring the subject.
The health implications for girls who reach puberty before the age of 10.

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Thu 17 Jun 2010 10:00
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  • Late Divorce in the over 60s

    In the UK the Office of National Statistics says that the divorce rate is dropping sharply in every age group, except the over 60s. So why is the grandparent generation bucking the trend?

    Duration: 11:48

  • Judith Owen

    Described as 'the female Randy Newman', Judith Owen is a US based British singer-songwriter whose insightful folk jazz has wowed audiences on both sides of the Atlantic.

    Duration: 11:34

  • Early Puberty

    A growing numbers of girls are reaching puberty before the age of 10 according to new research.

    Duration: 07:54

  • Rose Wine

    Wine writer Jancis Robinson talks to Simon Parkes about rose wines.

    Duration: 04:10

  • Midlife Relaunch

    It can be very hard to make major changes to our lives. But for some people middle age is the time they decide to reinvent themselves.

    Duration: 06:03

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  • Thu 17 Jun 2010 10:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4

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