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Esther Rantzen on loneliness, Tracie Bennett on Judy Garland

Tracie Bennett discusses playing Judy Garland. Esther Rantzen and psychotherapist Christine Webber talk to Jane Garvey about loneliness - how harmful is it? Men working in childcare; and keeping urban chickens.

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45 minutes

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  • Loneliness

    Esther Rantzen talks to Jane about her personal experience & the stigma of loneliness. They are joined by psychotherapist, Christine Webber, to discuss the issues and what can be done to combat it.

    Duration: 10:24

  • Tracie Bennett

    Tracie Bennett talks about her career and portrayal of Judy Garland in End of The Rainbow which has received rave reviews. It’s about to go on a 13 week national tour, and transfer to Broadway.

    Duration: 09:31

  • Urban Chickens

    Julia Hollander, author of Chicken Coops for the Soul, charts on her unexpected love affair with hens.

    Duration: 06:24

  • Men working in childcare

    Only 3% of workers in early year’s education are male. Jane discusses with Neil Leitch, Pre-School Learning Alliance & Thom Crabbe, Children’s Workforce Development Council.

    Duration: 14:35

Broadcast

  • Mon 22 Aug 2011 10:00

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