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Dame Felicity Lott, women and politics post Berlusconi

Presented by Jenni Murray. Post Berlusconi: what now for women? Dame Felicity Lott; health during pregnancy; and are we still hung up about men and boys crying?

Presented by Jenni Murray. After the departure of Silvio Berlusconi in Italy we ask what now for women? The soprano Dame Felicity Lott talks about her life and music, an update on current guidelines about healthy choices during pregnancy, and despite living in more enlightened times are we still hung about men and boys crying?

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45 minutes

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  • Healthy Pregnancies

    Caesarians for women who want them, a report on the shortage of midwives, and news that babies are being damaged by their mothers smoking, drinking, taking drugs, or being overweight.

    Duration: 16:49

  • Dame Felicity Lott

    Dame Felicity Lott has performed at all the great opera houses of the world. A noted exponent of French song, she talks about her new album and her re-release of her English song collection.

    Duration: 08:32

  • Men and Crying

    Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls admitted he cries at the Antiques Roadshow, and three male US politicians recently cried on TV. Sue Elliott Nicholls investigates the issue of grown men crying.

    Duration: 07:40

  • After Berlusconi

    Under Berlusconi opponents say the image of women was reduced to little more than sexual objects. How will women fare now he has gone, and can they repair the damage?

    Duration: 08:52

Broadcast

  • Wed 23 Nov 2011 10:00

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