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Frances O'Grady; Karen Mok; Girl Guides

23/02/2013

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Frances O'Grady; Karen Mok; Girl Guides

Frances O'Grady, general secretary of the TUC; the status of women in India; Karen Mok.

Frances O'Grady, general secretary of the TUC; special reports from Delhi on the status of women in India; Karen Mok performs live in the studio; and the life of Helena Rubenstein.

Frances O'Grady, general secretary of the TUC. Anita Anand reports from Delhi on the status of women in India and talks to Bollywood legend Sharmilla Tagore. Karen Mok, one of the most successful Asian recording artists of all time performs her version of Chris Isaak's Wicked Game live in the studio. Meg Munn MP, Debbie Jones from the Association of Children's Services and care-leaver, Amy O'Donohue discuss the Children and Families Bill. Michelle Fitoussi tells us about her biography of Helena Rubenstein. And Girl Guides - "the ultimate feminist organisation" - Jenni's joined by Julie Bentley, new chief executive, and senior guide Hannah Johnson. 
Presented by Samira Ahmed
Produced by Louise Corley.

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