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Woman's Hour: Jessica Hynes; Rubella; Rita Hayworth

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Jessica Hynes; Rubella; Rita Hayworth

29/05/2013

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Jessica Hynes; Rubella; Rita Hayworth

Jessica Hynes on Up the Women, fears of a rubella outbreak, and screen icon Rita Hayworth.

Jenni Murray presents the female perspective, with Jessica Hynes on Up the Women, fears of a rubella outbreak, and the influence of screen goddess Rita Hayworth as a role model.

Jessica Hynes on her new comedy called 'Up the Women' based on the Suffragette Movement.

What was Rita Hayworth's importance as a screen icon, and what is her influence as a role model?

Following the measles epidemic in Wales, health officials are now warning there could be an outbreak of rubella. Dr Marion Lyons Director of Health Protection for Public Health Wales explains why it is vital that young women in particular should ensure they are protected against the disease.

Facebook will now change their systems after a campaign highlighted the violent and misogynistic content posted on their site. Laura Bates, founder of Everyday Sexism gives her reaction.

And author Kate Manning on 'My Notorious Life'; the story of an angry young orphan of Irish immigrants, who grows up to be the most successful, and controversial, midwife of her time.

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