Woman's Hour

New single-sex spaces guidance, Natalie Cassidy, Southport attack survivors

Yesterday, the Government published guidance on how the Equality Act should be implemented in relation to single-sex spaces. This follows the landmark Supreme Court ruling in April last year that …

May 22, 2026 · 52m

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Alexis Ohanian on women's sport, Shadow banning, Malory Towers on stage, Margo from Race Across the World

Best known as the co-founder of Reddit, Alexis Ohanian is now turning his focus to the future of women’s sport. Once overlooked and underfunded, it is now undergoing rapid change. …

May 21, 2026 · 56m

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Harshita Brella, England Rugby, Olivia Chaney, Lauren Elkin

In November 2024 Harshita Brella's body was found in the boot of a car in Ilford, East London, approximately 100 miles away from where she lived in Corby, Northamptonshire. Now …

May 20, 2026 · 51m

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Dawn French, Assault in Scottish schools, BBC's Two Weeks in August

Comedian, actor and writer Dawn French is best known as one half of one of the UK’s most successful comedy double acts, and as the fictional vicar Geraldine Granger. She’s …

May 20, 2026 · 57m

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Married at First Sight allegations, Falling pupil numbers, Fibromyalgia and breast implants, Ladies loos on stage

Two women have told a BBC Panorama investigation they were raped during the filming of one of Channel 4's biggest shows, Married at First Sight UK, while a third has …

May 19, 2026 · 56m

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England Rugby, Olivia Chaney, Lauren Elkin

The England Rugby team now has 38 straight victories, 8 Six Nations titles, the Rugby World Cup title and a world number one ranking after their latest victory in the …

May 19, 2026 · 37m

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Weekend Woman's Hour: Loan Sharks, Menopause and ADHD, Bra fitting

Women are being forced to turn to loan sharks due to a "hidden" but devastating form of economic abuse, according to new research. Scottish Women's Aid has published a study …

May 16, 2026 · 57m

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Menopause and ADHD, Flatpack World Champion, Women and Crime

Menopause can be challenging for many women, but for those with ADHD, the experience can often feel like life is completely unravelling. For some women in their 40s, 50s and …

May 15, 2026 · 57m

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Loan sharks, Social media addiction, Canwen Xu

Women are being forced to turn to loan sharks due to a "hidden" but devastating form of economic abuse, according to new research. Scottish Women's Aid has published a study …

May 14, 2026 · 55m

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VAWG Minister resignations, Parental domestic homicide, Author Eleanor Anstruther

A new report out today is calling for urgent reforms to better protect and support children affected by parental domestic homicide, following an examination of the long-term impact on young …

May 13, 2026 · 57m

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Tracey Neville, Deep fakes and schools, Pensions

In netball, once you’ve got the ball you have to pivot. It turns out that skill can be applied just as neatly to careers for Tracey Neville. The former England …

May 12, 2026 · 55m

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Will a woman lead the UN? Play 1536, Bra fitting

In its 80-year history, no woman has ever held the role of United Nations Secretary-General. The race for the job, which happens every 10 years, began in January and the …

May 11, 2026 · 57m

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Weekend Woman's Hour: Amandaland writer Holly Walsh, Impacts of extreme porn, Difficult conversations

Motherland spin-off Amandaland is back for a second series, starring Lucy Punch as Amanda and Joanna Lumley as her frosty mum, Felicity. Nuala McGovern talks to the show’s award-winning writer …

May 09, 2026 · 55m

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Prof Clare McGlynn, Running around Britain, Chronic pain

Megan Boxall is a 33-year-old runner who has been running clockwise around the coast of Britain, aiming to complete the equivalent of 200 marathons in 204 days. She began at …

May 08, 2026 · 57m

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Holly Walsh on Amandaland, novelist Ilona Bannister, Greenlandic mothers in Denmark

Motherland spin-off Amandaland is back for a second series, starring Lucy Punch as Amanda and Joanna Lumley as her frosty mum Felicity. Nuala McGovern talks to the show’s award-winning writer …

May 08, 2026 · 57m

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AI fitness instructors, Rosalia, Brazilian jiu jitsu

A BBC investigation has uncovered misleading fitness adverts featuring AI‑generated characters that breach UK advertising rules. If you use social media you've probably seen them: polished fitness videos promising dramatic …

May 07, 2026 · 55m

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Baby sleep influencers. Christine Dawood, Selena Kay & Cerys Hogg, David Attenborough

A BBC News investigation exposes an unregulated, booming industry of so-called baby sleep influencers or "sleep consultants". Some people who become sleep consultants have relevant medical licenses, but others hold …

May 05, 2026 · 55m

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How to have difficult conversations

We all have to have difficult conversations at some point in our lives. We have them at work, at home, and with friends and family. So why do we often …

May 04, 2026 · 57m

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Weekend Woman’s Hour: Maureen Lipman, Women in security, Female birdsong

Dame Maureen Lipman joins Chloe Tilley to talk about Allegra, the joyful new musical play that begins a nationwide tour just two days after her 80th birthday. She tells us …

May 02, 2026 · 56m

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Primary school suspensions, Chess, Female birdsong

According to the latest Department of Education data, more than 7000 children under six were suspended in the 24 /25 school year in England and the number of children losing …

May 01, 2026 · 56m

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Philippa Perry, Antisemitism, Undiagnosed children, Simone Pennant

Shrink Solves Murder is the first novel by the artist and psychotherapist Philippa Perry. She talks to Anita Rani about her new book and protagonist Patricia Philipps, who like Philippa …

Apr 30, 2026 · 57m

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Maureen Lipman, Memoirs, Black maternal health, Women in security, Afghan women's football

Dame Maureen Lipman joins Chloe Tilley to talk about Allegra, the joyful new musical play that begins a nationwide tour just two days after her 80th birthday. She tells us …

Apr 29, 2026 · 57m

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Royal state visit to US and Epstein survivors, Abortion law, Plastic waste art

King Charles and Queen Camilla are on their four-day state visit to the United States. Today King Charles will address the US Congress. But at the same time, survivors of …

Apr 28, 2026 · 57m

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Gaming industry, Unregistered children's care, Sheer fashion, Women's health

£30m is being invested in the games industry in the UK, mainly to help develop ideas for the next big games. But will this government funding benefit women, in an …

Apr 27, 2026 · 57m

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Weekend Woman's Hour: Melanie C, Breast reconstruction delays, Sarah Finch

Melanie C has been a household name for the past three decades, since the Spice Girls burst into the charts with Wannabe and went on to become the world’s biggest …

Apr 25, 2026 · 29m

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Sophie Raworth, Maternity deaths, Sarah Finch, Stalking

According to NHS England, every maternity service in England will need to meet new clinical standards set out by the NHS to significantly reduce the number of women who die …

Apr 24, 2026 · 57m

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Melanie C, Toddler 'skinfluencers', Bryony Gordon

Melanie C has been a household name for the past three decades, since the Spice Girls burst into the charts with Wannabe and went on to become the world’s biggest …

Apr 23, 2026 · 55m

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Naomi Parry, Breast reconstruction delays, Passport Bros

Naomi Parry, the costume designer who worked closely with Amy Winehouse to craft her iconic style, has this week been vindicated in a high court judgement. Amy Winehouse's father brought …

Apr 22, 2026 · 57m

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Jo Whiley on Couch to 5k, Coercive control and suicide, Queen's legacy

Earlier this year, the UK lost its status as a measles-free country after a rise in deaths from the disease and a fall in the proportion of children having the …

Apr 21, 2026 · 56m

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Public Toilets, Cheerleading, Women and Conscription

New analysis from the Royal Society for Public Health shows a 14% reduction in the number of public toilets across England since 2016. The report warns that the lack of …

Apr 20, 2026 · 1h 50m

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Weekend Woman's Hour: Jessie Ware, Women managaing male footballers, Comedian Susie McCabe

The singer-songwriter Jessie Ware's new album, Superbloom, was released this week. As well as being known for her music, Jessie's family’s passion for food led to the weekly podcast, Table …

Apr 18, 2026 · 55m

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Game BAFTAs, Baroness Kishwar Falkner, Football Fans

The 22nd BAFTA Games Awards will take place at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre in London tonight. Datshiane Navanayagam is joined by this year’s host, YouTube gaming influencer Elz …

Apr 17, 2026 · 56m

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17/04/2026

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.

Apr 17, 2026 · 56m

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Jessie Ware, School readiness, Katriona O'Sullivan, Autism support

Today is primary school offer day in England and Wales, when parents will be finding out where their children might be starting school in September. A new government-backed campaign has …

Apr 16, 2026 · 55m

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Wes Streeting MP, Novelist Elizabeth Arnott, Comedian Susie McCabe

A renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England has been published today. The first Women’s Health Strategy came out in July 2022 under the Conservative government, with this ‘refresh’ being put …

Apr 15, 2026 · 57m

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14/04/2026

Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.

Apr 14, 2026 · 56m

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Southport inquiry, Young-onset dementia, Actor Tessa Peake-Jones

A public inquiry has concluded "catastrophic" failures by the parents of the Southport killer and various agencies meant the murders of three young girls could have been prevented. Alice da …

Apr 14, 2026 · 56m

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Hungary election, Women managing male footballers, Being a girl in 2026

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16 years in power are coming to an end after an election that saw massive voter turnout. Orbán was seen as a friend to both …

Apr 13, 2026 · 57m

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Weekend Woman's Hour: Stalking, Children and happiness, Indigo Reign

Student Jodie Morrow tells Nuala McGovern about her ordeal of being arrested after her stalker falsely accused her of stalking him. He has now been jailed after pleading guilty to …

Apr 11, 2026 · 56m

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Riki Lindhome, Dutch appeal, Student loans, Author Lucy Apps

Police in the Netherlands have taken the unusual step of launching a campaign on social media to track down women and girls who were blackmailed into sharing explicit pictures of …

Apr 10, 2026 · 56m

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Forced adoption, Queen Elizabeth II's outfits exhibition, Indigo Reign

The Church of England is planning to issue an apology for its role in forced adoption, according to a draft seen by the BBC. During the 1950s, 60s and 70s …

Apr 09, 2026 · 56m

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Arrest of stalked woman, Endometriosis, Ageism at work, Egg donation

Student Jodie Morrow talks to Nuala McGovern about her ordeal of being arrested after her stalker falsely accused her of stalking him. He has now been jailed after pleading guilty …

Apr 08, 2026 · 57m

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Children and happiness, Miscarriage leave, Extramarital pairings

Women in Northern Ireland who have had a miscarriage - along with their partners - will now be entitled to two weeks paid leave. The government is planning to bring …

Apr 07, 2026 · 57m

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Women and their relationships with light

Easter Monday in the Christian calendar means Christ is risen and symbolises a shift from darkness and death to life, hope and light. We’re also in the middle of Passover …

Apr 06, 2026 · 54m

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Childhood epilepsy, Pre-loved fashion, Mary Magdalene music

Childhood epilepsy, medical treatment, and the power of a mother and son working together. Filmmaker Emma Matthews and her son Louis Petit have created a new film, along with his …

Apr 03, 2026 · 57m

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Artemis II, Meg Jones, 'Battlefield techniques abuse'

Nasa's Artemis II spacecraft has blasted off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida and is now orbiting the Earth in the first crewed mission to the Moon in half …

Apr 02, 2026 · 58m

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Women in Iran, Miscarriage cradle, Zoom bombing

The week marks one month since the United States and Israel attacked Iran. We take a look at the impact the resulting war has had on the women and children …

Apr 01, 2026 · 57m

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Violence against women in NI, Singer Rita Wilson, Fashion getting skinnier?

The music in this broadcast has been removed from this podcast for rights reasons. The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland said last week that it is "shameful" that Northern …

Mar 31, 2026 · 54m

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Moon mission, Miscarriages, Romania's Eurovision entry

Christina Koch is ready to make history. She is one of the four astronauts of Artemis 2 which is set to head around the Moon in the next few days. …

Mar 30, 2026 · 57m

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First female Archbishop of Canterbury, Elizabeth Moss and Kate Mara, Polyamory

Dame Sarah Mullally is installed as the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church’s 1,400‑year history. What unique skills and priorities will she bring to the role, and what …

Mar 28, 2026 · 29m

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