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The Snow Queen; summer riots; the winter garden; Dame Mary Perkins

The enduring appeal of the Snow Queen, unpicking the causes of the summer riots, Gardeners World's Carol Klein on the winter garden, and billionaire businesswoman Dame Mary Perkins on building her company from scratch. Presented by Jenni Murray.

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Mon 12 Dec 2011 10:00
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  • The Aftermath of the Riots

    To discuss what the latest research tells us about the summer riots, Jenni is joined by Heather Rabbatts from the Riots, Communities, and Victims Panel, and by the author and journalist Douglas Murray

    Duration: 17:55

  • The Snow Queen

    Director Natascha Metherell and Dr Diane Purkiss from Oxford University discuss why the Snow Queen still enchants audiences and how it can teach modern day women to accept themselves.

    Duration: 08:34

  • Gardening - The December Checklist

    Carol Klein on how gardeners should be preparing for the winter months.

    Duration: 07:01

  • Women In Business - Dame Mary Perkins

    Specsavers founder Dame Mary Perkins on building a family business from nothing and turning it into a global empire with an annual turnover of over one million pounds.

    Duration: 09:40

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  • Mon 12 Dec 2011 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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