Alexandra Heminsley tells us about her new book about becoming an open water swimmer.

Women will be taking to the streets in Washington, London and cities around the globe on 21st of January to take a stand on a range of social justice and human rights issues. We hear from an organiser of the London march Emma McNalley, Kelly Dittmar Assistant Research Professor at the Centre for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University and from Jan Halper-Hayes who is part of the Trump transition team.

The financial journalist Michelle McGagh set herself a challenge to spend nothing for a whole year. She tells us how it enriched her life. Helga Dittmar a psychologist who studies the link between consumer culture and happiness tells us why we can sometimes feel addicted to buying new things.

We hear from the American soprano Renee Fleming about her new album and why she included songs written by Bjork.

It is estimated that one in five children are affected by a parent's drinking. Tracey West of the National Association for Children of Alcoholics and Emma Spiegler a Family Support Manager at Adfam the charity for families affected by drugs and alcohol discuss how to cope and deal with the situation.

Diana Henry's new book 'Simple' offers everyday recipes with the minimum of effort. She cooked the perfect Seared Tuna with Preserved Lemon, Olives and Avocado.

In the first of a series of interviews with women who've used their names to launch a business we talk to Isla Rowntree of Isla Bikes. Show less