Introduced from Northern Ireland by Helen Madden
Cots and Violence; the violence in Belfast has not deterred members of the Cats Protection
League from risking their lives to rescue stray cats. OLENKA FRENKIEL examines the ways in which their work has become more hazardous.
Coping with Lesbianism: although lesbianism, unlike male homosexuality, is not illegal in Northern
Ireland, MARY CLARK talks to lesbians who believe society does not understand them or treat them fairly.
Housewife and Politician: Eileen Paisley entered politics long before her husband, The Rev Ian Paisley. She is the mother of five children and believes her role as a housewife is just as important as her career in politics.
Producer MARTIN DILLON BBC Northern Ireland The Monument by ALUN RICHARDS abridged by JACK SINGLETON Read by Douglas Blackwell long wave only
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