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13/09/2010

Presented by Jane Garvey. Do army wives need more support? Plus food writer Diana Henry, the prospects for Australian PM Julia Gillard, and the novel Picnic at Hanging Rock.

Presented by Jane Garvey. Do army wives need more support? Mia Felton is the wife of Brigadier Richard Felton who's Commander of the 'The Black Rats' currently deployed in Afghanistan and she's campaigning to raise awareness on the need for better provision for servicemen and their families who support them. We assess the prospects of the new Australian PM Julia Gillard, Food writer Diana Henry talks about her new book, "Food from Plenty", and we examine the novel "Picnic at Hanging Rock" ahead of this week's drama.

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Mon 13 Sep 2010 10:00
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  • Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard

    Paola Totaro, European Correspondent for the Sydney Morning Herald, and the novelist Kathy Lette discuss the challenges faced by Julia Gillard.

    Duration: 10:42

  • Mia Felton - Supporting Army Wives

    Mia Felton, wife of Brigadier Richard Felton, describes the pressures faced by the families of serving soldiers.

    Duration: 07:31

  • Diana Henry – Food from Plenty

    The food writer talks to Jane about dishes that won’t break the bank, and makes Vietnamese chicken in the studio using Sunday leftovers.

    Duration: 09:35

  • Joan Lindsay’s β€˜Picnic at Hanging Rock’

    Prof Liz Schafer from Royal Holloway, University of London, and Ian Henderson from Kings College London discuss Joan Lindsay's classic novel and the 1975 film it inspired.

    Duration: 10:41

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  • Mon 13 Sep 2010 10:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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