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Woman's Hour

Carly Simon

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

In her first interview since being diagnosed with breast cancer, singer-songwriter Carly Simon discusses her mastectomy, chemotherapy and her inner warrior woman.

Does the way you are diagnosed with a serious illness impact on how you cope? Radiologist Dr Sarah Burnett, and Debbie Coats, senior Information Nurse Cancer Backup, discuss the best practices for doctors to give bad news.

Spinster and maiden aunts are described as the product of two World Wars, but what have they contributed to British cultural life? Author Charlotte Cory and Dr Katherine Holden explore the history of these single women in society.

The enduring love affair of Horatio Nelson and Emma Hamilton; Lesley Thomas and Maureen Evans, discuss their relationship and the dress she wore for his birthday.

Author Cynthia Johnston discusses why she has instigated her Million Mistresses March. She calls all people who have dallied with powerful politicians to kiss and tell. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Jenni Murray
Interviewed Guest:
Carly Simon

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