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Heston Blumenthal, Diana Athill, Genetic Cancer Links

Diana Athill on the clarity brought by old age and how she met Myra Hindley, also Cook the Perfect soup with Heston Blumenthal. Presented by Jane Garvey.

Diana Athill discusses the clarity brought by old age and how she came to meet child killer Myra Hindley. Heston Blumenthal Cooks the Perfect soup. What new research into links between ovarian and breast cancers means for women and how treatment could change. Live performance from Nigerian singer-song writer Asa.

Presented by Jane Garvey.

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45 minutes

Chapters

  • Genetic cancer links

    The Institute of Cancer Research's Professor Nazneen Rahman and Sir John Bell, the government’s chief genetics adviser, discuss the latest breakthrough.

    Duration: 12:22

  • Asa

    The singer-songwriter performs live in the studio.

    Duration: 07:56

  • Diana Athill - Instead of a Book

    The 93-year-old writer on growing old, meeting the "dismayingly impressive" Myra Hindley, and a life fully lived.

    Duration: 12:06

  • Cook the Perfect... Pumpkin Soup with Heston Blumenthal

    The molecular gastro chef tells Jane how to cook a seasonal soup.

    Duration: 09:07

Broadcast

  • Mon 17 Oct 2011 10:00

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