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02/08/2012

Shirley Conran on her book "Lace", bonkbusters and the Conran dynasty. Why are there so few women working in IT? Single people and serious illness - we respond to a listener's plea for advice. Presented by Jenni Murray.

Producer: Laura Northedge.

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Thu 2 Aug 2012 10:00
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  • Shirley Conran

    β€œLace” by Shirley Conran, who turns 80 next month, was an international bestseller and has been re-released to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Shirley joins Jenni.

    Duration: 10:10

  • The Bonkbuster

    Shirley Conran joins Jenni, along with contemporary bonkbuster author Olivia Darling, whose real name is Chris Manby, to discuss β€œsummer reads”.

    Duration: 07:15

  • Why are so few women working in IT?

    Christine Ashton, named as the 12th most influential woman in IT in the UK joins Jenni, along with Maggie Berry of Women in Technology, to discuss how more women can be encouraged into the industry.

    Duration: 08:34

  • Zoha Shaikh

    In the next in our series on Londoner's style we meet 23 year old student medic Zoha Shaikh. She has recently started wearing the hijab and says, in some ways, she dresses for God.

    Duration: 05:21

  • Living alone with serious illness

    What impact can a serious illness have on those living alone. Louise speaks to Jenni about her experience. Jenni is joined by Tess Smith, social care manager for Macmillan Cancer Support.

    Duration: 10:26

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  • Thu 2 Aug 2012 10:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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