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12/10/2010

Presented by Jane Garvey. Including Beverley Turner on her husband James Cracknell's brain injury, the life of 18th century opera singer Elizabeth Linley and child poverty.

Presented by Jane Garvey. Earlier this year the adventurer James Cracknell suffered a brain injury. Jane is joined by his wife Beverley Turner to talk about how their world has changed. Elizabeth Linley was a famed 18th soprano. As her most famous opera opens in London, we discuss her life and legacy. Frank Field has said that the life chances of most poorer children are set by their 5th birthday. Is this correct? And, Claire Rayner regularly appeared on Woman's Hour for more than fifty years. We commemorate her life.

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Tue 12 Oct 2010 10:00
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  • Life chances of poorer children

    Frank Field MP and Anne Longfield from the charity 4Children discuss early years policy

    Duration: 10:34

  • Beverley Turner

    Beverley Turner, wife of Olympic rower James Cracknell, talks about his brain injury and road to recovery

    Duration: 12:55

  • Elizabeth Linley

    Dr. William Davies and soprano Charlotte Page discuss the famed 18th century soprano Elizabeth Linley, as her most famous opera opens in London.

    Duration: 09:52

  • Claire Rayner

    Remembering agony aunt Claire Rayner, who died yesterday.

    Duration: 07:54

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  • Tue 12 Oct 2010 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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    Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.