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02/03/2011

Jenni Murray talks to former MP Jacqui Smith about her new documentary. Plus novelist Nicole Krauss, Jude Kelly on the WOW festival, and we hear about Maggie's Centres.

Jenni Murray talks to the former MP and ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Secretary Jacqui Smith about her new radio documentary on the porn industry and life after front line politics. Nicole Krauss talks about her new novel "Great House". We hear from Jude Kelly about WOW - Women of the World - a new three day festival that is taking place next week in London. Following an email from a listener, we debate whether the word woman or lady should be used when referring to the female sex. And we hear about Maggie's Centres - which help people with cancer - as a new exhibition opens about their work at the V&A Museum.

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  • Jacqui Smith

    Jacqui Smith, Britain’s first woman ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Secretary, talks about a radio documentary she has made about the UK’s pornography industry.

    Duration: 12:04

  • WOW (Women of the World) Festival

    Jude Kelly, the Artistic Director of Southbank Centre, talks about WOW – Women of the World – a 3 day festival that is taking place next week at the Southbank Centre in London

    Duration: 05:16

  • Maggie's Centres

    Maggie’s Centres offer support for people affected by cancer. The V&A has an exhibition to explore the architecture of the buildings. Anna MacNamee the centre at Charing Cross Hospital.

    Duration: 07:29

  • Is the term 'lady' derogatory to women?

    Is it wrong to say 'lady' instead of 'woman'? Jenni discusses with Rachel Johnson editor of The Lady and writer, Kaite Welsh.

    Duration: 08:20

  • Nicole Krauss

    Nicole Krauss, the author of the novel β€œMan Walks into a Room” and β€œThe History of Love” , talks to Jenni about her latest novel β€œGreat House”.

    Duration: 08:37

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  • Wed 2 Mar 2011 10:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM

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