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02/11/2011

Presented by Jenni Murray. Joan Bakewell on her new novel, Are cougars liberated? IVF egg harvesting warning, Saying no - do you find it difficult? Journalist Kathryn Flett and leadership psychologist Averill Leimon discuss whether women find it harder to say no than men.

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Wed 2 Nov 2011 10:00
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  • IVF & Ovarian stimulation

    Specialists are warning women undergoing fertility treatment to be aware of hidden dangers from the risk of the drugs given to produce eggs. We talk to Dr Richard Kennedy and Dr Curt Burger.

    Duration: 09:35

  • Joan Bakewell

    Dame Joan Bakewell's latest novel β€˜She's Leaving ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ’ is the story of a teenager running away in the early 1960's. She talks about 1960's Britain and her role as a peer in The House of Lords.

    Duration: 09:29

  • Saying no - is it a female problem?

    Are you unable to say no? Jenni is joined by journalist Kathryn Flett and leadership psychologist Averil Leimon to discuss whether women find it harder to say no than men.

    Duration: 15:01

  • Being a Cougar

    Cougars - predatory older women or a fun new way for the single woman to add some youthful energy to her life? Jenni talks to self-confessed "cougar" Claudia Opdenkelder and columnist Yvonne Roberts.

    Duration: 08:02

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  • Wed 2 Nov 2011 10:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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