with Jill Burridge and Norman Tozer looks at the life of gossip columnists; observes a treacherous anniversary; and acknowledges independent African women. The money spot looks at the letter ' N '; and ANDREW MANDERSTAM scans the European papers.
And The Mouse by MARY LAVIN , abridged by MADGE HART , is read by KATE BINCHY . Produced by the Woman's Hour Unit