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22/03/2024

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Woman's Hour: Woman's Hour Takeover: Episode 1: J.K. Rowling

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Episode 1: J.K. Rowling

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J.K. Rowling on MS in Scotland, her passion for rugby and the power and myth of the shoe.

J.K. Rowling looks at why Scotland has the highest number of MS sufferers in the world, explains her passion for Scottish rugby and asks, what is the power and myth of the shoe?

J.K. Rowling is our first Guest Editor.

Multiple Sclerosis affects roughly 100,000 people in the UK and three times as many women as men will develop the disease. The incidence of MS is higher in Scotland than in any other country in the world. J.K. Rowling's mum Anne died of an aggressive form of the disease nearly 15 years ago and in her memory she has helped to fund the Anne Rowling Regenerative Neurology Clinic, part of the University of Edinburgh, which is pioneering research into neural regeneration and patient care.

Her passion for Scottish Rugby is something that many fans may not know. We look at the current state of Scottish Women's Rugby, what is being done to make the sport more attractive to women and what needs to be done to help the sport grow more.

The UN estimates that up to eight million children around the world live in institutions. These are often called orphanages or children's homes, although at least four out of five of those children in institutional care have living parents. What's inspired J.K. Rowling to get involved with helping children reunite with their families?

Plus shoes. They hurt our feet and our bank balance, and yet to so many of us they are objects of desire. Jo is no exception, she's often wondered why women are so fond of this particular item of clothing. From high heels to statement brogues, we explore the complex and fascinating world of women and their relationship to their footwear and ask, what is the power and myth of the shoe?

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