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Menopause, Female Victorian detectives, Hair thinning

Labour MP Carolyn Harris and Dr Paula Briggs join Nuala to discuss the menopause.

Menopause campaigner and Labour MP Carolyn Harris, and Dr Paula Briggs from Liverpool Women鈥檚 NHS Foundation Trust join Nuala McGovern to discuss the findings of the 大象传媒鈥檚 latest Panorama: The Menopause Industry Uncovered.

Who was the first detective? You might be thinking of Sherlock Holmes. In a new book by Sara Lodge, she reveals that the first detectives were actually women, 40 years earlier than Sherlock. Sara joins us to tell us more.

Hair loss comes in many forms, from thinning to complete loss. In his new YouTube series, Hair Stories, hairstylist Michael Douglas, with over 37 years of experience working with women鈥檚 hair, explores women鈥檚 unique stories and the personal connection they have with their hair. Joining Michael is Katie O'Callaghan, who experienced hair loss and ultimately chose to undergo a hair transplant.

Conservative MP Mims Davies has said that the number of women wanting to work for and with the Conservative Party is "diminishing". To discuss this and the ongoing Tory leadership contest, Nuala is joined by Lara Spirit, Redbox Editor for The Times, and Ailbhe Rea, Associate Editor, Bloomberg UK.

Presenter: Nuala McGovern
Producer: Emma Pearce

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