Documentary telling the story of three women who have each decided to give a childless couple the ultimate gift - a baby of their own - as they face the reality of their decision. Show more
Powerful documentary about three families battling to save their homes from repossession as the housing crisis tightens its grip and Britain slides further into a recession. Show more
Woman's Hour
Ruth Ellis, Woman's Hour Craft Prize Tour, Maizi Li, Grassroots politics and the gender gap
45 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 LW
Available for over a year
The programme that offers a female perspective on the world takes a look at grassroots politics and the gender gap, plus young people at risk and the people trying to help them. Show more
Series re-examining the Ruth Ellis case. In part two, Gillian turns her attention to Ruth's trial, which took just a day and a half. Her lawyer pursued a risky defence strategy. Show more
Series re-examining the Ruth Ellis case. Gillian Pachter looks at Ruth's execution and the last-minute attempts to save her life, though Ruth herself was determined to die. Show more
Series re-examining the Ruth Ellis case. Gillian Pachter takes a forensic look at the police investigation and discovers worrying assumptions and problematic omissions. Show more