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Woman's Hour: Kristine Kujath Thorp

Kristine Kujath Thorp

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Nuala McGovern talks to actor Kristine Kujath Thorp.

Kristine Kujath Thorp star of  new ‘unromantic comedy’ Sick of Myself talks to Nuala McGovern about her role as a self proclaimed narcissist

Kristine Kujath Thorp is the star of new ‘unromantic comedy’ Sick of Myself.  The film follows the unhealthy and competitive relationship between bored waitress Signe and her boyfriend Thomas; both self-proclaimed narcissists obsessed with attention. When Thomas suddenly breaks through as a contemporary artist, Signe decides to do something drastic to attract sympathy and go viral.  Kristine joins Nuala to talk about playing a true anti-hero. 

We talk to BBC presenter Yalda Hakim about how the UN might take the "heartbreaking" decision to pull out of Afghanistan if it cannot persuade the Taliban to let local women work for the organisation. 


In January the government announced that it would amend the Victims Bill currently going through parliament so that children born as a result of rape in England and Wales will be officially recognised as victims of crime.   In a powerful new BBC documentary ‘Out of the Shadows: Born from Rape’, Sammy Woodhouse, the campaigner, and victim of the Rotherham grooming scandal, who was just 15 when she became pregnant hears for the first time from mothers as well as children born from rape, and she tells us why she is calling for more support for those affected. Sammy is joined by ‘Eva’, who tells her story. 

Have you been watching Race Across The World? The BBC 1 programme where travellers can choose any route they like - but no flights or phones are allowed. Now in it's third series those involved are travelling from West to East Canada - the second biggest country in the world. The partnerships that you see between the pairs taking part are just as compelling as the wonderful Canadian landscapes on display. Nuala talks to the only all female team taking part Cathie Rowe and Tricia Sail - two best friends, both in their late 40's who set out on a journey of a lifetime. 


Presenter: Nuala McGovern
Producer: Lisa Jenkinson
Studio Manager: Steve Greenwood

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