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Free Thinking

Witch-Finding, Marina Warner

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

As Halloween fast approaches, Matthew Sweet is joined round the Free Thinking cauldron by guests including Marina Warner and Suzannah Lipscomb to consider the season of the witch. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Matthew Sweet
Interviewed Guest:
Marina Warner
Interviewed Guest:
Suzannah Lipscomb
Interviewed Guest:
Larushka Ivan-Zadeh
Interviewed Guest:
Claire Nally
Interviewed Guest:
Catherine Spooner

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC FourLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

Ballerina Tamara Rojo takes us backstage as she prepares for one of classical ballet's biggest challenges - the dual lead in Swan Lake, the ultimate role for any dancer. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Tamara Rojo
Executive Producer:
Mark Cooper
Producer:
Dominic Best
Director:
Dominic Best
Choreographer:
Derek Deane
Participant:
Marina Warner
Participant:
Loipa Araujo
Participant:
Jennifer Homans

Duration: 1 hour

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four

Daisy Goodwin presents a series about the romantic novel. This edition looks at romantic heroines, who have frequently created ground-breaking role models for women. Show more

Woman's Hour

Groping, Warriors, Nigel Slater

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

Looking at the campaign to stop unwanted sexual assault and harassment on public transport, Maasai warriors calling for a stop to FGM, and Nigel Slater on baking and autumn food. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Jenni Murray
Interviewed Guest:
Laura Bates
Interviewed Guest:
Nicola Gatto
Interviewed Guest:
Clare Curran
Interviewed Guest:
Marama Davidson
Interviewed Guest:
Sonyanga Ole Ngais
Interviewed Guest:
Ann-Marie Wilson
Interviewed Guest:
Helen Weinstein
Interviewed Guest:
Terri Bell-Halliwell
Interviewed Guest:
Sandra Magnus
Interviewed Guest:
Marina Warner
Interviewed Guest:
Nigel Slater

Woman's Hour

Seven at 70

Duration: 41 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

How do 70-year-old women view their lives and achievements? Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:
Edwina Currie
Interviewed Guest:
Marina Warner
Interviewed Guest:
Liz Lochhead
Interviewed Guest:
Susie Orbach
Interviewed Guest:
Elizabeth N Anionwu
Presenter:
Jane Garvey

Woman's Hour

Groping, Marina Warner, Women's Prize for Economics and Politics

Duration: 58 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW

Available for over a year

What is groping? Do women ignore a pinched bottom too quickly? Marina Warner talks about her new collection of short stories, Fly Away Home. Jane looks at a portrait of Nell Gwyn. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Jane Garvey
Interviewed Guest:
Laura Bates
Interviewed Guest:
Nicola Gatto
Interviewed Guest:
Marina Warner
Interviewed Guest:
Aileen Ribeiro
Interviewed Guest:
Ann Pettifor
Interviewed Guest:
Anne McElvoy
Interviewed Guest:
Helene Sandmark