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07/07/2010

Why do so many women not exercise? Plus, women and public sector pay and pensions, Myrrha Stanford Smith on winning a literary deal in her 80s, and Rock Choir. With Jenni Murray.

Presented by Jenni Murray. Why do so many women not exercise? Apparently 80 per cent of women aren't exercising enough and less than 3 per cent of women play team sports. We look at the reasons behind the figures and ask what can be done? Myrrha Stanford Smith talks about winning a three book literary deal in her eighties, how are women's pay and pensions faring in the public sector and the growing popularity of Rock Choir.

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  • Public Sector Pensions and Women

    How changes to pensions might affect women. Jenni discusses the personal finance journalist Sarah Pennells, Director of the Pensions Policy Institute Niki Cleal.

    Duration: 08:49

  • Why don't more women exercise?

    Why are women so averse to exercise? Jenni discusses with Jo Swinson MP, co-founder of the Campaign for Body Confidence, and Clare Connor, Head of England Women's Cricket.

    Duration: 13:15

  • Rock Choir

    Rock Choir is an amateur singing group made up of thousands of women around the UK. This week the Farnham branch of the choir is about to launch its first album. Anna Bailey went to rehearsals.

    Duration: 10:38

  • Myrrha Stanford Smith

    Myrrha Stanford Smith's is 82 year old her first novel, the Great Lie, has just been published, and she has won a 3 book literary deal.

    Duration: 09:00

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  • Wed 7 Jul 2010 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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