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Woman's Hour

Rosanne Cash; Women bishops; Foetal Alcohol Syndrome compensation; Trainers with everything?

Duration: 58 minutes

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

Available for over a year

Rosanne Cash, singer-songwriter, and daughter of Johnny talks about dealing with her father's legacy and her new album, The River and The Thread. Should children harmed by Foetal Alcohol Syndrome receive compensation? Lawyer Neil Sugarman and medical ethicist Anna Wearing discuss whether causing FAS should be a crime. On the eve of London Fashion Week, Lisa Armstrong, the Telegraph's fashion editor debates the pros and cons of wearing trainers with everything. The Church of England's governing body, the General Synod has backed legislation which could see the first woman bishop appointed by the end of 2014. Ruth Gledhill, Religion Correspondent for The Times joins Jenni to discuss the plan and which women might be the first bishops.

Presenter: Jenni Murray
Producer: Rebecca Myatt. Show less

Contributors

Presenter:
Jenni Murray
Interviewed Guest:
Neil Sugarman
Interviewed Guest:
Anna Smajdor
Interviewed Guest:
Rosanne Cash
Interviewed Guest:
Lisa Armstrong
Interviewed Guest:
Ruth Gledhill
Producer:
Rebecca Myatt

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