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05/04/2011

Presented by Jane Garvey. Including what's going on in the middle-aged brain; Parisian chic; and sex workers - might a recent ruling force more women back onto the streets?

With Jane Garvey. New research has shown that far from being muddled, the brains of those aged between 40 and 60 could be in peak condition. The science writer Barbara Strauch talks to Jane about the latest findings on the middle-aged brain. A recent court case has highlighted the lack of clarity in the laws surrounding sex workers operating out of brothels. Jane discusses the implications of the case and whether this might force more women back onto the streets. Ines de la Fressange was recently voted the most stylish woman in Paris. As her guide to Parisian chic is published, she shares her style secrets with Jane. And, the artist Rose Hilton turns 80 this year. As an exhibition of her work opens in London, we visit her Cornish studio.

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Tue 5 Apr 2011 10:00
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  • Brothels: Hannah Morris case

    What happens when there is a violent incident on the premises in which sex workers are operating. Hannah Morris talks about her case. Dr Belinda Brooks-Gordon and Heather Harvey from Eaves discuss.

    Duration: 14:55

  • The middle-aged brain

    New research has revealed that between our forties and sixties our brains in many ways are in their peak condition. Science Writer Barbara Strauch talks about some of the most recent findings.

    Duration: 08:06

  • Rose Hilton

    The artist Rose Hilton is in her 80th year and has an exhibition opening at the end of this month at Messum’s Gallery in London. Reporter Fiona Clampin visited Rose at her home in Cornwall.

    Duration: 10:41

  • Ines de la Fressange

    Ines de la Fressange was recently voted the most stylish woman in Paris, and she returned to the catwalk at the age of 53, after a break of 21 years. She talks about her new guide to Parisian Chic.

    Duration: 07:43

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  • Tue 5 Apr 2011 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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