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Woman's Hour: Weekend Woman's Hour

Weekend Woman's Hour

31/07/2010

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Weekend Woman's Hour

Presented by Bidisha. Victoria Wood on her new TV show about Morecambe and Wise.

Presented by Bidisha. Victoria Wood on her new TV show about Morecambe and Wise, Women who don't want to be mothers, Deportment, Stoning, author Barbara Kingsolver.

Presented by Bidisha. Victoria Wood talks about her new television drama celebrating the untold story of Morcambe and Wise.The women who don't want to be mothers. We explore the reasons behind this rising trend and talk to childfree guests about the pressures they face, the rewards they enjoy and how they deal with the question of regret. Are we in danger of becoming a nation entirely without backbone? Deportment teacher Jo Kuszmar explains why good posture is important for how we look and our health.The novelist Barbara Kingsolver talks about her Orange Prize-winning book 'The Lacuna'; and the green granny Barbara Walmsley gives tips on thrift.

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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