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22/05/2012

Do men want to be the principal breadwinner? Historian Dr Lucy Worsley on Restoration women, and the politics of gardening. Presented by Jane Garvey.

Do men want to be the principal breadwinner in a relationship? Writer Tony Parsons thinks so, and joins Jane to discuss. The Chelsea flower show is open to the public today - while the designs exhibited may be beautiful, how environmentally friendly are they? Should we even be concerned about how green gardening is, or should we just enjoy the showcase of talent? Should schools take parent's views into account when deciding how to teach potentially controversial subjects? And the historian Lucy Worsley on her new TV series, a 17th Century History for Girls. Presented by Jane Garvey.

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Tue 22 May 2012 10:00
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  • Restoration Women

    Jane is joined by TV historian Lucy Worsley

    Duration: 07:30

  • Teaching controversial issues in school

    Jane talks to Emily Robinson from Republic and Dr Michael Hand, Reader in the Philosophy of Education at the Institute of Education in London

    Duration: 12:29

  • The politics of gardening

    Jane talks to the gardeners Mary Reynolds and Anne Wareham.

    Duration: 11:16

  • Male breadwinners

    Tony Parsons and conductor Chris Gayford join Jane to discuss why some men still want to be the breadwinner.

    Duration: 10:28

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  • Tue 22 May 2012 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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