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Rachel Cusk and Lynn McCafferty

Featuring captain of GB's Women's Handball team, Lynn McCafferty. Plus the growing levels of sexual violence against young women caught up in gangs; and author Rachel Cusk.

Lynn McCafferty is one of the sports women hoping for success this summer. Captain of the Great Britain Women's Handball team, she's now in full time training for London 2012. The growing levels of sexual violence against young women caught up in gangs. Award winning author Rachel Cusk on redefining herself as a single woman after her marriage breakup . And music to "move the soul and stir the spirit" from Erin Headley.

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58 minutes

Chapters

  • Rachel Cusk

    Author Rachel Cusk on her book "Aftermath, on Marriage and Separation" about the end of her marriage, the redefining of her self and creation of a new version of family life for her children.

    Duration: 10:17

  • Girls, Gangs and Sexual Abuse

    Reporter Felicity Finch speaks to girls previously involved in gangs. Jenni is then joined by Jennifer Blake, founder of Safe N Sound project and Gifford Sutherland, Foundation4Life.

    Duration: 14:19

  • Olympic Hopefuls - Lynn McCafferty

    In the run up to the Olympics, we meet some of the women hoping for success this summer. Louise Adamson meets Lynn McCafferty, Captain of the Great British Women's Handball team.

    Duration: 06:54

  • Erin Headley and the Lirone

    Musician Erin Headley has dedicated 30 years to finding music for the lirone. She's unearthed a rich repertoire of music from 17th century Rome and has released a CD Relique di Roma I: Lamentarium.

    Duration: 09:21

Broadcast

  • Thu 1 Mar 2012 10:00

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