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Katherine Jenkins, Adoption Parties, Women in the boardroom

Presented by Jane Garvey: Katherine Jenkins sings in the studio; Adoption parties, Obesity link to rise in Osteoarthritis in women; and what progress for women in the boardroom?

Presented by Jane Garvey: Katherine Jenkins performs in the studio. Can "Adoption Parties" help more children in care find new families? Rising obesity levels are leading to an increase in the rates of osteoarthritis in women in their thirties and forties, and what progress for women in the boardroom? We look at the Davies report into the level of women in the top jobs.

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Thu 13 Oct 2011 10:00
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  • Adoption Parties

    Reporter Angela Robson visits a BAAF parent and child matching event in Leicestershire. Jane is joined by the project's manager, Bridget Betts and chief executive of Barnardo’s Anne Marie Carrie.

    Duration: 14:52

  • Katherine Jenkins

    Katherine Jenkins talks to Jane about her new album Daydream, her career, classical music snobs, her relationship with Gethin Jones and that infamous Piers Morgan interview.

    Duration: 09:17

  • Women on the Board - progress report

    Jane is joined by Dr. Ruth Sealey; Cranfield School of Management, Dr. Sarah Rutherford, author of Women’s Work Men’s Cultures and Helena Morrissey, founder of the 30% Club.

    Duration: 09:16

  • Osteoarthritis

    Jane is joined by Carol Stevens who developed osteoarthritis in her late 30s and by Professor Alan Silman, Medical Director for Arthritis Research UK.

    Duration: 08:24

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  • Thu 13 Oct 2011 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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