Japan one year on from Fukushima
The Japan nuclear disaster - one year on, the impact it's had on families. What brings about social change? Girls, public speaking and debating. Plus the Funny Women comedy challenge.
Presenter Jenni Murray.
Producer Sarah Johnson.
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Japan Nuclear Disaster - One Year On
We hear from Rika Mashiko who attended protests in Tokyo. Jenni is joined by Dr Peter Wynn Kirby; environmental anthropologist at Oxford University & Mariko Oi; the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ’s business reporter for Asia.
Duration: 11:36
Mary Robinson
Former president of Ireland, Mary Robinson, discusses a presentation to both houses of parliament asking for greater investment internationally in family planning.
Duration: 04:08
What Brings About Social Change?
Former president of Ireland Mary Robinson, Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee, and lecturer in Modern British History at Queen Mary’s University, Helen McCarthy, join Jenni to discuss.
Duration: 11:09
Funny Women
Jenni is joined by Lynne Parker, founder of Funny Women and Deb Leary OBE, CEO of Forensic Pathways & President of the British Association of Women Entrepreneurs.
Duration: 07:10
Girls and Debating
Alice Coombes Huntley; a successful debater now in her first year at Bristol University and Sayeqa Islam, Strategic Initiatives Leader for Speech and Debate at the English Speaking Union join Jenni.
Duration: 07:07
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- Thu 8 Mar 2012 10:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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