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The Spy Who Loved - Christine Granville

Do parents really know what their kids are up to? Are domestic cleaners valued? Plus a profile of one of WWII's most daring female special agents.

The exams are over and for many 16 year olds this means their first holiday away from their family. Where are they going, who are they going with and what are they telling their parents? Harrowing mobile phone footage of an Afghan women accused of adultery being publicly shot which emerged at the weekend has caused outrage around the world. What's it mean for other women currently in prison? Do you employ a cleaner? Is the role valued and if not how do we change attitudes? Plus the story of Christine Granville, one of the Second World War's most daring female special agents.
Presented by Jane Garvey
Produced by Laura Northedge.

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Tue 10 Jul 2012 10:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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  • Afghan Women

    Jane talks to correspondent David Loyn from Kabul, about a video showing the execution of an Afghan woman, suspected of adultery.

    Duration: 08:05

  • Domestic Cleaners

    We hear from cleaners and Jane discusses with Bridget Anderson, Senior Research Fellow at Oxford University’s Centre on Migration, Policy and Society.

    Duration: 13:38

  • Myths - Jocasta and Phedre

    In the next in our series on the women of Greek myth, Professor Edith Hall looks at the two fearful maternal figures – Jocasta and Phedre.

    Duration: 04:37

  • Post GCSE Holidays

    Sue Eliot Nichols talks to 16 year olds about to embark on their first holiday away from their family. Where are they going, who are they going with and what are they telling their parents?

    Duration: 09:26

  • Christine Granville

    Jane talks to Clare Mulley about the WW2 spy's extraordinary life.

    Duration: 06:19

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  • Tue 10 Jul 2012 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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