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Woman's Hour: Beth Mead, Female doctors and the menopause, Donna Patterson, Policing, Shonda Rhimes & Betsy Beers, Caroline and Rose Quentin

Beth Mead, Female doctors and the menopause, Donna Patterson, Caroline and Rose Quentin, Policing, Shonda Rhimes & Betsy Beers

Beth Mead, Female doctors and the menopause, Donna Patterson, Policing, Shonda Rhimes & Betsy Beers, Caroline and Rose Quentin

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Beth Mead, Female doctors and the menopause, Donna Patterson, Policing, Shonda Rhimes & Betsy Beers, Caroline and Rose Quentin

Beth Mead, England Women's Player of the Year on  Qatar hosting the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Beth Mead, England Women's Player of the Year on winning the Euros, and her thoughts on Qatar hosting the FIFA World Cup 2022.

Beth Mead was Player of the Tournament at the Euro's earlier this year, and runner-up in the Ballon d'Or which decides the best player in the world. Beth plays for Arsenal in the Women's Super League, and has a new book out called Lioness: My Journey To Glory. 

After Donna Patterson's maternity leave, her employer Morrison’s gave her a full-time role, despite her only working part time. She represented herself in a tribunal and she won a £60k pay-out for maternity discrimination.

Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers are the producing partners behind some of the biggest American TV dramas of modern times – Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder, and Bridgerton. 

A report by the Police watchdog, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary - into eight forces in England and Wales, has warned that hundreds of police officers have been cleared to serve when they should have failed vetting procedures. Sir Peter Fahy, the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police from 2008 to 2015 gave his reaction. 

One in five female doctors say they have considered early retirement due to menopause symptoms. A new report warns that without better support there could be ‘an exodus’ of female doctors from the NHS. Dame Jane Dacre, President of the Medical Protection Society, and Dr Nadira Awal, a GP who specialises in women's health discuss. 

Mother and daughter acting duo, Caroline and Rose Quentin are appearing in a new touring production of the George Bernard Shaw play, Mrs Warren’s Profession. They discuss their relationship and their first experience of working together.

Presenter: Anita Rani 
Producer: Dianne McGregor

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