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Woman's Hour: 08/06/2010

08/06/2010

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, 08/06/2010

Presented by Jane Garvey. Gail Porter talks about her hair growing back.

Presented by Jane Garvey. Gail Porter talks about her hair growing back. Joanna Briscoe and Mavis Cheek on why we lie. Haiti's earthquake and its impact on the carnival tradition.

Presented by Jane Garvey. Former model Gail Porter talks about her hair growing back after five years of baldness. Presenter and former band member Lauren Laverne has written a novel for teenagers - Louise Wener's new memoir talks about her teenage passion for music. They are joined by Krissi Murison the Editor of music magazine NME to discuss how you begin a career in music. 
Lying and why we do it. Novelists Mavis Cheek and Joanna Briscoe debate what happens if you try to be truthful in all situations.
And photographer Leah Gordon on the carnival tradition of Haiti and the impact of the earthquake.

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

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