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25/05/2010

Presented by Jane Garvey. American soprano Renee Fleming, the UK's youngest mayor, choreographer Susan Stroman and Bobby Baker talks about her diary drawings, Mental Illness and Me.

Presented by Jane Garvey. American Soprano Renee Fleming on turning from opera to pop, the UK's youngest mayor - 29 year old Catherine Burnsall - is sworn in today in the borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, choreographer Susan Stroman discusses directing musicals and - as the Mental Health Foundation releases a report on loneliness - Bobby Baker describes her new book of diary drawings called Mental Illness and Me.

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Tue 25 May 2010 10:00
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  • Mental Health and Loneliness

    The report The Lonely Society links loneliness to mental illness. Jane discusses this with Kathryn Hill of the Mental Health Foundation; artist Bobby Baker & Dr Dora Whittuck, clinical psychologist.

    Duration: 11:10

  • Renee Fleming

    The US soprano RenΓ©e Fleming has brought out her first album of modern music, covering rock and pop songs by artists like Muse and Duffy. She joins Jane Garvey to talk about it.

    Duration: 11:13

  • Catherine Bursnall

    Today Councillor Catherine Bursnall will be sworn in as Mayor for the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. She will join Jane to discuss her role.

    Duration: 07:37

  • Susan Stroman

    Susan Stroman, choreographer and director, is a huge name on Broadway. She talks to Jane about her musicals and latest venture, Paradise Found.

    Duration: 09:12

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  • Tue 25 May 2010 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM

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