Jane Little remembers sex therapist Virginia Johnson, archeologist Mike Morwood, modelling agent John Casablancas, meditation teacher Sonia Moriceau and songwriter JJ Cale. Show more

Why are women in the Mormon church not only barred from becoming priests, but are kicked out of the church for campaigning to change those rules? Show more

The life and achievements of aviator Sheila Scott. Plus, Professor Ursula King on the search for spirituality; and what's so bad about being bald?

Are women becoming more critical of each other? Plus, advice on how to grow tomatoes; and jazz musician Sarah Gillespie plays live.

Jenni Murray presents the female perspective, talking to Tricycle Theatre's Indhu Rubasingham. Plus spying on your children, nutrition during pregnancy, and Dolores Huerta. Show more

With Botswanan judge and human rights activist Unity Dow on her novel The Heavens May Fall. And, in a rare interview, abstract artist Gillian Ayres reveals her working practices.

Pam Ferris on the Princess Royal Trust for Carers and caring full-time for her own mother; Diane Abbott on the lack of ethnic minority women in public life; fashion at 50.

Examining the issues raised by the work of people caring for family members or friends; writer Ali Smith on the adult novels of Moomins creator Tove Jansson; Asian dating.

Gloria Gaynor on inspiring women with I Will Survive, being a 'queen of disco' and overcoming dark times by turning to Christianity. Plus behind the scenes at the British Museum.

Adoptions are highly emotional, but what happens when things don't work out? John Majok, displaced during civil war, on returning to Sudan. Plus Iranian exile Nazanin Afshin-Jam.

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Will it become unaffordable to give hospice care to everyone who requires it?; Shelly Woods on the Rebuilding Lives through Sport project; Nancy Cunard and civil rights.

Discussing possible long-term sexual problems for women after gynaecological cancer. Plus the spinster sisters who amassed one of Britain's most impressive art collections.

Examining the growing problem of childhood obesity which is now regularly affecting children under age four. Plus the WI and the campaign to reduce supermarket food packaging.

How the 'surplus women' after World War I found new roles for themselves; women in the British jazz scene; how seriously should we take saving for children?

Linda Esther Gray on how a serious illness stopped her singing ambitions. Plus campaigner Shirouk Alabayachi on Iraq, and the reasons behind Elvis's enduring appeal.

American writer Valerie Martin on her novel Trespass. Plus the impact the recruitment system for junior doctors is having on family life, an childhood obesity examined.

Caroline Quentin discusses her acting career. Plus the vulnerability of failed asylum seekers, and musician Sandi Russell on the enduring appeal of jazz.

How important is virginity to British Asians? Plus blogger Catherine Sanderson, aka Petite Anglaise, who has sued for wrongful dismissal, and is it all over for Hillary Clinton?

How much do we really know about the real Mary Magdalene? Plus, how to ask for help, the scandalous lives of silent comedy stars, and the female tailor Imtaz Khaliq on male suits.