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04/06/2010

Presented by Jenni Murray. Girls in gangs. Bach's librettist - Marianne von Ziegler. The Shed Men of Australia. Is dropping a friend harder than dumping a partner?

Presented by Jenni Murray. Tony Thompson and Dr Tara Young discuss the role of girls in gangs. Catherine Bott talks about the remarkable 18th century poet Marianne von Ziegler who wrote the words for some of Bach's best loved cantatas. Alison Maskall takes a look at the work of the Australian Men's Shed Association. Mark Vernon and Professor Carol Smart discuss the question: Is dropping a friend harder than dumping a partner?

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Fri 4 Jun 2010 10:00
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  • Girls in Gangs

    Women are now becoming more prominent in gangs. They are much more involved in particular areas like fraud and drug dealing Tony Thompson and Tara Young join Jenni to discuss.

    Duration: 11:24

  • Is Dropping a Friend Harder than Dumping a Partner?

    Why do we find it so hard to end a friendship?Jenni is joined by Professor Carol Smart from Manchester University and Mark Vernon author of The Meaning of Friendship.

    Duration: 10:23

  • Shed Men

    Community sheds provide "activity, identity and meaning" for their members in Australia. Sharon Maskall talks to 'Shedders'.

    Duration: 11:51

  • Mariane Von Ziegler

    Mariane von Ziegler was the first female librettist to work in the Lutheran Church. She wrote for J S Bach. Catherine Bott from Radio 3's Early Music Show talks about her life and work.

    Duration: 08:38

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  • Fri 4 Jun 2010 10:00
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