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14/06/2010

Women converting to Islam. Presented by Jane Garvey.

Presented by Jane Garvey. Thousands of young British women living in the UK decide to convert to Islam - what's the appeal? There's hope for a better quality of life for women with ovarian cancer. Clinical trials continue in the UK after tests in the US found that the drug Avastin halted the progression of the disease for 4 - 6 months. It's been hailed as the first breakthrough in the treatment of cancer for twenty years. We look at the history and beauty of paste jewellery and Australian singer Sarah Blasko performs live.

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Mon 14 Jun 2010 10:00
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  • Muslim Converts

    Around 50,000 people from white British backgrounds have converted to Islam in the last 10 years. The sociologist Kevin Brice and convert Batool-Al-Toma discuss.

    Duration: 13:37

  • Sarah Blasko

    The award winning Australian singer-songwriter talks about her music and performs live in the studio.

    Duration: 08:11

  • Ovarian Cancer Drug - Bevacizumab/Avastin

    To discuss future drug treatment following US trial Jane is joined by Rona Passmore, Frances Reid from Target Ovarian and Dr Jonathan Ledermann, Consultant in Medical Oncology at UCL Hospitals.

    Duration: 08:44

  • Antique Paste Jewellery

    Jane discusses paste jewellery with two jewellery experts Diana Scarisbrick and Joanna Hardy from the Antiques Roadshow.

    Duration: 08:04

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  • Mon 14 Jun 2010 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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