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Miriam O'Reilly, Heather Brooke, Constance Briscoe, Jamelia.

Miriam O'Reilly and Ann Leslie talk to Jenni Murray about ageism in the public eye. Heather Brooke, the journalist who led the MPs expenses expose. The barrister Constance Briscoe on writing a thriller. And Jamelia discusses the stigma of being a single mum.

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Thu 25 Aug 2011 10:00
大象传媒 Radio 4 FM

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Chapters

  • Ageism in the public eye

    Journalist and TV presenter Miriam O'Reilly and Daily Mail columnist Dame Ann Leslie debate ageism and the importance of keeping older women on screen.

    Duration: 09:05

  • Heather Brooke

    Award winning journalist and Freedom of Information campaigner Heather Brooke talks to Jenni about her latest book "The Revolution Will Be Digitised".

    Duration: 06:45

  • Indian Taxi Drivers

    Until recently, women in Delhi were not allowed to sit in a car. Reporter Sunita Thakur met with a new fleet of women drivers who are being trained in politeness and self defence.

    Duration: 06:45

  • Shame About Single Mums

    Singer Jamelia is a single mum with two daughters by two different fathers. She and Michael Lamb Professor of developmental studies at Cambridge University speak to Jenni about single mums.

    Duration: 09:47

  • Constance Briscoe

    Constance Briscoe detailed the abuse she suffered as a child in memoirs "Ugly" and "Beyond Ugly". She has written her first novel "The Accused". She talks about fictionalising her experiences.

    Duration: 09:57

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  • Thu 25 Aug 2011 10:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4 FM

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