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The civil service, Jacqueline Wilson, Ann Romney

Jenni Murray asks, is the civil service getting 'maler and paler'? Jacqueline Wilson discusses trends in children's literature. Plus a profile of Ann Romney.

Jacqueline Wilson joins Jenni to talk about her new book, Four Children And It - a reworking of E Nesbit's book. She'll also be discussing the themes and trends of current childrens literature. Who is Ann Romney and can she connect with US voters? As Ann Romney addresses the Republican convention this week we profile the wife of the Republican Presidential nominee. And does the UK Civil Service need reform to stop top women leaving the service? Presented by Jenni Murray.

Producer Anna Bailey.

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Wed 29 Aug 2012 10:00
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  • How will civil service reform affect Whitehall and women?

    Whitehall is in danger of becoming "maler and paler" says Jill Rutter from the Institute for Government. The government have planned reforms, but can they ensure that women get top jobs?

    Duration: 10:27

  • Jacqueline Wilson

    Children's author Dame Jacqueline Wilson talks about her new book Four Children and It, 110 years after the publication of E. Nesbit’s much loved classic Five Children and It.

    Duration: 09:22

  • Themes in children's literature

    Jacqueline Wilson and Julia Eccleshare discuss whether the themes of abandonment, alienation and homelessness which are everywhere in contemporary children’s literature.

    Duration: 06:34

  • English home style

    This summer as part of the Cultural Olympiad, the Geffrye Museum in London has put together 'At Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ with the World', a special exhibition asking what makes an interior 'English'?

    Duration: 08:07

  • Ann Romney

    With a prime time TV slot at her disposal, what can Ann Romney do to persuade voters that her husband’s party isn’t waging a war on women voters?

    Duration: 06:36

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  • Wed 29 Aug 2012 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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