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24/09/2010

Move over Rover. Jenni Murray takes a look at the rise of the rabbit - now the UK's third most popular house pet. Should medicines be tested specifically for their safety and effectiveness on women? Plus, 'Women in Miniature' portraits of 19th century Indian and British women.

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45 minutes

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Fri 24 Sep 2010 10:00

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  • Unisex Medicines

    Do we need more women involved in drug trials? Jenni discusses with Dr Anita Holdcroft, Clinical academic anaesthetist, & Virginia Watson, Pres. of the Nat. Assoc.of Women Pharmacists.

    Duration: 09:38

  • Rabbits as Pets

    Rabbits are now the third most popular house pet in the UK. Jenni discusses their appeal and care with Brigitte Lord, Lecturer in Rabbit Medicine & Surgery; and Heather Childs, rabbit owner/breeder.

    Duration: 11:11

  • Women in Miniature

    Nima Poovaya-Smith – a member of the curatorial team at Harewood House in Yorkshire joins Jenni to talk about their exhibition of 19th century Indian and English miniatures.

    Duration: 09:07

  • Attitudes to adoption and fostering in the Muslim community

    Jenni discusses with Raffia Arshad, family law barrister; Savita De Sousa, Black and Minority Ethnic Policy at the British Association for Adoption & Fostering (BAAF) & Arif Zaman, who has adopted.

    Duration: 42:56

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  • Fri 24 Sep 2010 10:00

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