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16/03/2011

Presented by Jenni Murray. Shirley Williams on Coalition plans for NHS reform; Gemma Jones on her new film role; Comic Relief helps girls in Uganda; and an update on ME care.

Jenni Murray presents. Shirley WIlliams on why she decided to speak out against the government's proposals to reform the NHS. Gemma Jones talks about her latest Hollywood film role working with Woody Allen. We look at what treatments are available for people suffering from ME and hear how Comic Relief is helping girls abducted by the Lord's Resistance Army in Uganda.

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  • Baroness Williams on NHS reforms

    Baroness Shirley Williams said the government's proposed NHS reforms were "lousy". She tells Jenni jus how comfortable she feels about the Lib Dem's role in the Coalition.

    Duration: 09:44

  • Treating ME

    A discussion about treatment and services with Dr Esther Crawley and Mary-Jane Willows of AYME. And a visit to Diana Newcombe and her son Oliver who has a severe version of ME.

    Duration: 14:35

  • Comic Relief - Uganda's first school for young mothers

    Former female soldiers are often rejected by their families and communities but some of these girls are getting the chance to move on from their pasts. Angela Robson reports.

    Duration: 09:53

  • Gemma Jones

    Gemma Jones talks about her starring role in the latest Woody Allen film 'You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger'.

    Duration: 08:11

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  • Wed 16 Mar 2011 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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