26/01/2011
With Jenni Murray. The sexism row in football, first woman of British theatre Rosemary Squire, Kathryn Bolkovac, Liz Lochhead and the joys of hoolahooping.
Jenni Murray presents. The sexism row in football. We hear from Scotland's new national poet - Liz Lochhead, and Jenni talks to Kathryn Bolkovac - the woman who blew the whistle on sex trafficking amongst the peacekeepers in Bosnia. Also, the joys of hoolahooping and an interview with Rosemary Squire, recently described as the most influential woman in British theatre.
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Liz Lochhead
The poet and dramatist Liz Lochhead has just been appointed as Scotland's makar - the national poet of Scotland. She talks to Jenni about her new role.
Duration: 08:33
Sexism in football
Is it reprehensible to ask a female colleague to tuck your microphone wire down your trousers in a suggestive manner or is it just workmate banter? Journalists Viv Groskop and Joan Smith discuss
Duration: 08:32
Rosemary Squire
Rosemary Squire has been described as the most powerful woman in West End theatre. She is the co-owner of 39 West End and UK regional theatres. She joins Jenni to talk about her successful career.
Duration: 08:52
Hula hooping
The hula hoop is back in exercise classes and is being combined with aerobic dance moves. Is it a new fitness fad or will it last? Anna Bailey reports.
Duration: 06:59
Kathryn Bolkovac – blowing the whistle on sex trafficking
Kathryn Bolkovac wanted to make a difference to the peacekeeping mission in Bosnia but ended up blowing the whistle on fellow officers involved in human trafficking. She talks about her experience.
Duration: 08:42
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- Wed 26 Jan 2011 10:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
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