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Claire Skinner, Bonnie Raitt, First female head of CBI, Kirstie Allsopp

Claire Skinner discusses the play Rabbit Hole, American blues legend Bonnie Raitt talks about her career, and Kirstie Allsopp and Cate Olson discuss the merits of mess and clutter.

Actor Claire Skinner talks about her latest role as a mother trying to come to terms with the loss of her four year old son in the play Rabbit Hole, just opened at the Hampstead Theatre in North London.

Carolyn Fairbairn, first female Director General of the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), gives her views on female leadership roles. She took up the post in November and has called for a new voluntary target which would mean 25% of senior executives in big UK companies were women.

American blues singer Bonnie Raitt talks to Jenni about her recording career which started in the 1970s.

Television presenter Kirstie Allsopp and independent bookshop owner Cate Olson debate the merits of clutter and the pros and cons of living in a messy home.

Presenter: Jenni Murray.

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58 minutes

Chapters

  • Claire Skinner

    The actor talks about her latest role as a grieving mother in the play 'Rabbit Hole'

    Duration: 08:39

  • Carolyn Fairbairn

    The first female Director General of the CBI talks about a25% voluntary gender target

    Duration: 09:42

  • Bonnie Raitt

    The American blues singer talks about her recording career which started in the 1970s

    Duration: 12:55

  • Kirstie Allsopp - in praise of 'stuff'

    Kirstie Allsopp and bookshop owner Cate Olson debate the merits of clutter

    Duration: 10:18

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Jenni Murray
Interviewed Guest Claire Skinner
Interviewed Guest Bonnie Raitt
Interviewed Guest Kirstie Allsopp
Interviewed Guest Cate Olson
Interviewed Guest Carolyn Fairbairn

Broadcast

  • Fri 5 Feb 2016 10:00

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