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The Stephen Jardine Programme: 13/10/2017

13/10/2017

BBC Radio Scotland - The Stephen Jardine Programme, 13/10/2017

Emma Thompson says there is a crisis in masculinity. Is she right?

Emma Thompson says the Harvey Weinstein scandal proves there is a crisis in masculinity. Is she right? Plus, does the media fuel eating disorders? And how to win every argument.

PHONE IN: Masculinity
Actress Emma Thomson has weighed into the scandal engulfing Harvey Weinstein saying that he is "at the top of a very particular iceberg" and we "need to start talking about the crisis in masculinity". 

Stephen asks: Is there a crisis in masculinity?

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EATING DISORDERS AND THE MEDIA
Stephen asks if the media glorifies this illness or helps by raising awareness. Joining him is Eva O'Connor from BBC Three drama Overshadowed; recovered anorexic Frankie Vaughn; Sarah Falconer and Dr Jane Morris

DAYTIME DISCO
We find out about a radical new project that has Glasgow's senior citizens queueing up to go clubbing on a Monday afternoon - Stephen is joined by organiser Pasna Sallis.

HOW TO WIN AN ARGUMENT
How to win EVERY argument - we hear from computer programmer Professor Chris Reed who thinks he's cracked the code to always get your point across.

YOUR WEEK
Coming up our in listener diary this week is jobbing actor Tyler Collins whose on the hunt for his next big role 

BAN PETROL AND DIESEL
After Oxford City Council announced plans to ban petrol and diesel vehicles, we hear from the man behind the plan John Tanner and ask motoring journalist John Curtis and haulier Martin Reid what would you do if that happened if Scotland followed? 

FRIDAY THE 13TH
Have you changed your routine just because of the date? We find out why so many of us still cling to superstitions?

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