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Childcare Costs, Funny Women, Active Ageing

Presented by Jane Garvey. A look at the rising costs of childcare following a new report from the Daycare Trust.

The rising costs of childcare - we look at a new report from The Daycare Trust which shows how much parents are paying out to go to work. At the other end of the scale, we look at the growing numbers of people over 60 and hear arguments for better support for our ageing population taking priority over help with childcare costs. Despite a proliferation of professional funny women, it's men who dominate a shortlist for this year's Chortle comedy awards. Just two female comedians make it to the listing which runs to 13 separate categories. We talk to the man behind the awards and ask why women appear to have lost out. We look at the challenges that arise when same-sex couples enter into informal parenting agreements with donors in order to have a child. Are pre-conception agreements the answer to potential legal battles over the role of the parents involved?
Producer Catherine Carr.
Presenter Jane Garvey.

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Mon 27 Feb 2012 10:00
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  • The rising cost of childcare

    A new report from The Daycare Trust says the cost of childcare is yet again rising above the rate of inflation. What does this mean for parents who can’t afford not to work?

    Duration: 11:13

  • Active aging

    With the number of people over 60 in the UK outnumbering those under 16, should the creation of a modern support system for our ageing population be given political priority over childcare?

    Duration: 10:15

  • Chortle Comedy Awards

    Over the last year female comedians have sold DVDs by the truck-load and starred in award-winning television shows. So why haven’t they made the Chortle comedy awards shortlist?

    Duration: 08:03

  • Do same sex couples need pre-conception agreements?

    With more alternative family arrangements being entered into do we need to talk in terms of primary and secondary parents? Jane is joined by actor Charlie Condou and family solicitor Linzi Bull.

    Duration: 07:14

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  • Mon 27 Feb 2012 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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