18/10/2010
Presented by Jane Garvey. Fashionista Gok Wan on his autobiography Through Thick and Thin, and philanthropist Melinda Gates talks about her campaign to tackle global poverty.
Presented by Jane Garvey. Fashionista Gok Wan on his autobiography Through Thick and Thin; philanthropist Melinda Gates talks about her campaign to tackle global poverty; as the European Parliament considers extending the period of paid maternity leave we discuss its likely impact and affordability; mature learners and what the Browne review of university funding will mean for women returning to study.
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Gok Wan
Fashion guru and TV presenter, Gok Wan, talks to Jane about his autobiography Through Thick and Thin, including his experiences of being bullied and his battle with anorexia.
Duration: 11:50
EU Maternity Directive
The European Parliament is to vote on whether to extend fully paid maternity leave across the EU to 20 weeks. Jane talks to Labour MEP, Mary Honeyball & Rosie Dodds, National Childbirth Trust.
Duration: 08:47
Melinda Gates and Dr Sipho Moyo
Melinda Gates and Dr Sipho Moyo, Africa Director of One, talk to Jane about the launch of the Living Proof Campaign and their work.
Duration: 06:48
Mature Women Returning to Study
Implications of recommendations to reform the way Higher Education is funded in England. Discussion with Tom Sperlinger, Bristol Uni., and Prof. Miriam David, Institute of Education.
Duration: 13:44
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- Mon 18 Oct 2010 10:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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