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The lowdown on Woman's Hour presenters Nuala McGovern and Anita Rani.
Episode to help you with the juggle, the struggle and everything in between.
Real stories, bold ideas: Reimagining support for special educational needs.
Nuala and Anita host Woman's Hour live from the Crossed Wires Podcast Festival.
Anita Rani is joined by some of Albert Square’s most iconic and powerful women.
Anita Rani spends a day at a farm in Devon hearing from female farmers about their lives.
The actor and writer told Clare McDonnell about series two of Am I Being Unreasonable?
The actor and writer joined Clare McDonnell on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour.
If successful, Preet Chandi MBE will be the first woman ever to make the solo journey.
The BAFTA-nominated actor tells Anita Rani about her role in The Brutalist.
The actor and comedian shared her experience of sexism in comedy.
Celia Duff shares why she wanted to get involved in the sport and the impact it's had.
The Oscar-winning actor joined Nuala McGovern in the Woman's Hour studio.
The comedian and TV presenter joined Nuala McGovern in the Woman's Hour studio.
Comedian Miranda Hart speaks to Woman's Hour about her relationship with walking
Woman’s Hour goes for a walk in Staffordshire with the walking community, Blaze Trails.
The actor, who has a son, told Woman’s Hour's Nuala McGovern of her worries about it.
Actor Alison Steadman, who plays Pamela, on the emotional end to filming the sitcom.
Woman's Hour looks at those people who leave you with no energy, and what you can do.
The actor joined Nuala McGovern on Woman's Hour to discuss her new book, Want.
Minister for School Standards, Catherine McKinnell responds to mums of children with SEND.
EastEnders actress Kellie Bright on navigating the SEND system for her son.
Katie, 17, on her experience of the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities system
Adventurer Lise Wortley on why she's recreating female explorers’ expeditions in costume.
Inez Capps has been working with the deceased since she was 19.
The prominent female chef Asma Khan on misogynistic behaviour in restaurants kitchens.
As part of a special programme about getting older, Woman’s Hour speaks to Celia & Lindi.
Paloma Faith on haemorrhoids, childbirth and the realities of being a mother.
The actor spoke to Nuala McGovern on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour.
Lincoln Cathedral stonemason Rachael Wragg chats to Woman’s Hour
Former Saturday Night Live member, actor Kate McKinnon has turned her attention to books.
Nuala McGovern is joined by senior women representing seven main GB political parties.
Woman's Hour's coverage of the general election 2024
The award-winning actor joined Nuala McGovern in the studio.
Actor and author Jill Halfpenny on how you can support someone through a bereavement.
The singer on how she rewrote the song that would become an iconic hit.
‘Joanna’ speaks exclusively to Nuala McGovern on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour.
A chance to catch up with Woman's Hour's special series about porn.
Actor Liz Carr speaks to Clare McDonnell on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour.
Professor Netta Weinstein shares her advice.
Singer-songwriter Raye tells Emma Barnett about her record-breaking Brits success.
Tom Parker, who was in the band The Wanted, died from a brain tumour in 2022.
The actor discusses Our Dementia Choir, a charity she created for people with dementia.
Coach and author Anna Schaffner speaks to Emma Barnett from BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour.
Former police negotiator Nicky Perfect shares advice from her career with Woman's Hour.
The award-winning actor tells Woman's Hour why she wants to de-stigmatise stuttering.
Woman’s Hour hears from one of the women alleging she was assaulted by Russell Brand.
The Little Mix star and solo artist speaks to Woman’s Hour’s Anita Rani.
Anne on discovering that her husband had been arrested for alleged child sexual offences.
Ruth Birch and Julia Curry share their story on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour.
Nadiya Hussain on her new cook book, which is a love letter to her mum and grandma.
Two young women share their experiences of loneliness.
Two psychotherapists share their tips and advice with BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour.
Louise shares her story with BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour.
A woman we are calling Bethany shares her story
Journalist Kate Wills and psychologist Fiona Murden share advice for overcoming rejection.
Ai-Da joined Nuala for a Woman's Hour bank holiday special about artificial intelligence.
The England captain tops the list of 30 remarkable women in sport in the UK right now.
The England captain speaks after claiming the top spot on the Woman’s Hour Power List.
All you need to know about the 30 women on the Woman's Hour Power List 2023.
Two sisters with two different views of the same mother speak to Woman's Hour.
The businesswoman & socialite joined Anita Rani on Woman’s Hour to talk about her memoir.
Listener Sarah and relationship counsellor Val Sampson speak to Woman's Hour.
Nuala interviews Jonathan Meijer, whose story is featured The Man with 1000 Kids.
Hayley Compton and Jessica Morgan share how sport helped them through difficult times.
Hollywood actor Salma Hayek Pinault chats to Woman’s Hour about her new film.
Anita Rani is joined by Hollywood actor Michelle Williams on Woman’s Hour.
Woman's Hour listener Christina reveals how three of her friendships broke down.
Mandy Dennison and Karen Danker share their advice.
Claudia Hammond, author of The Art of Rest, shares her advice.
Sarah de Lagarde recently survived being run over by two London Underground trains.
The Oscar-winning actor joined Emma Barnett on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour.
'Christina' shares her story with Emma Barnett on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour.
Former ITV News anchor Isla Traquair tells Woman's Hour about being stalked.
A soundscape and specially commissioned poem by Kim Moore to mark 100 years of the BBC.
A woman who served in the Royal Navy speaks about the sexual abuse she says she suffered.
We dig into the Woman's Hour's archive to mark the BBC's centenary.
Libby Squire’s body was found seven weeks after she went missing in 2019.
The actor speaks to Emma Barnett as she appears in The Doctor in London’s West End.
Merope Mills describes her anger at her daughter Martha's preventable death in hospital.
Jade's rape case was dropped over claims she had an episode of ‘sexsomnia’.
The broadcaster describes the helplessness she felt when faced with violence growing up.
In the second part of Woman's Hour's new series, Nataliya and Daniela share their story.
Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.
Max Dickins' story of male friendship and how men can learn from the bonds between women.
Listener Hannah shares her experience of becoming a mum while losing her own mother.
Lauren Seager-Smith from bullying charity Kidscape and Dr Jane Gilmour share their tips.
Summaya Mughal, founder of Brown Gal Can't Swim, on learning to swim in her 20s.
The musician Self Esteem joins Emma Barnett on Woman’s Hour.
We look at the forgotten women on the 75th Anniversary of the Partition of India.
The TV personality on how her dad’s alcoholism impacted her own relationship with drink.
Actor Emma Thompson on preparing for full-frontal nudity in her new film.
Get all the pictures, videos, behind the scenes and more from Woman’s Hour
From Fleabag, the power of friendship, to Killing Eve and working on the new Bond film.
Author and blogger Candice Brathwaite on sharing her story as a black British mother.
Fleur East and Lioness MC share their experiences of working in the music industry.
Read up on all 30 of the inspiring women on our Woman's Hour Power List: Our Planet.
A series exploring its impact on women’s work and relationships, and potential treatments
The artist shares how her experience with cancer and surgery changed her outlook on life.
Last year, broadcaster Clemency Burton-Hill collapsed and was in a coma for 17 days.
Author Caitlin Moran on the joys of being middle aged and how to be a ‘good parent’.
The I May Destroy You creator on TV, getting closure, social media, period sex and more.
What effect is increased visibility of deaf women in the media having on the community?
The comedian's on a mission to get men to talk more about their fertility.
Sarah Atherton MP discusses her new report about harassment in the Armed Forces
Historian and former producer Dr Kate Murphy revisits Woman's Hour's 75 year history
In an exclusive interview, Kathleen Stock talks about leaving the University of Sussex
Eleanor Bradford shares her 'heartbreaking decision' about her adopted son.
Barrister Margaret Owen OBE on her hunger strike in support of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe.
The award-winning actor on her new BBC series, women's safety and the Queen.
From Amanda Knox to 104-year-old former Woman's Hour producer Diana Gayford.
One of Epstein and Maxwell’s accusers tells us how she feels after the Maxwell verdict.
From 1 April, frontline NHS staff who have not had two jabs will be redeployed or sacked.
The Met Police have apologised for sexist, derogatory language used during her arrest.
91-year-old Rachel Levy shares her story of surviving the Nazis.
The mother of Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman speaks after Dame Cressida Dick quits.
Jess Phillips MP says Prince Andrew’s legal team used ‘every basic victim-blaming trick’.
The Duchess of Cornwall gives an exclusive interview to Emma Barnett.
Olena Symonenko tells Woman's Hour about trying to flee Ukraine and losing her home.
Maya Forstater lost her role at a company after posting tweets about gender recognition.
Donna Ockenden led the review into maternity failings at Shropshire hospitals.
Authors Georgina Scull and Tanya Shadrick share their advice.
Presenter Anne Robinson on having an abortion in her twenties.
The screenwriter’s husband didn’t recognise her after being in a coma for six months.
Siobhán McSweeney discusses the end of the iconic TV show.
Watch the BBC One TV special with Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe.
The singer on Gypsy, Traveller and Romani representation in the music industry.
Tahmima Anam on how she thinks women can use silence to their advantage.
In a world exclusive interview, she joined Emma Barnett on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour.
Kate Bush joins Emma Barnett in a world exclusive interview.
