Main content

Nancy Mitford, Women's Refuges, Chile's Camila Vallejo

Novelist Nancy Mitford was considered one of the funniest writers of the last century. Writer India Knight discusses her life and legacy. Presented by Jane Garvey.

Novelist Nancy Mitford was considered one of the funniest writers of the last century. Writer India Knight discusses the life and legacy of the eldest Mitford sister. Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone answers critics who say local authority spending cuts will jeopardize the some domestic violence services. Student leader Camila Vallejo has become a figurehead of protesters in Chile who are demanding free education. We find out why this charismatic young woman has inspired a new generation and has even had a pop song written about her. Presented by Jane Garvey.

Available now

45 minutes

Last on

Mon 7 Nov 2011 10:00

Chapters

  • Nancy Mitford

    Nancy Mitford is considered one of the funniest writers of the 20th century. Jane is joined by historian Lisa Hilton and writer India Knight to discuss Nancy’s life, wit and enduring popularity.

    Duration: 09:36

  • Women's Refuges

    Local authority cuts are said to be threatening some domestic violence services. Felicity Finch visits a refuge; Jane talks to Jan Dalrymple of Saferplaces & Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone.

    Duration: 16:15

  • Chilean Student Protests - Camila Vallejo

    Student leader Camila Vallejo has become a cult figure in the protests demanding free education. Jane discusses with Marcela Rios, UN Development Programme in Chile & student, Carmen Sepulveda.

    Duration: 09:04

  • Gadget: The Toaster

    Judi Herman went at the gallery ‘The Secret Life of the Home’ at the Science Museum, in the company of the curator, Helen Pevitt., to look at the toaster.

    Duration: 06:42

Broadcast

  • Mon 7 Nov 2011 10:00

Follow us on Instagram

Get all the pictures, videos, behind the scenes and more from Woman’s Hour

Podcast