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Former Beauty Queens, Down's Syndrome, Lonely at the top?

Former beauty queens, living with Down's syndrome, is being your own boss a lonely job? Women and the Conservative party - a view on the Cameron appeal.
Presented by Jane Garvey
Producer: Sarah Crawley.

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58 minutes

Chapters

  • The Conservative Party and Women Voters

    Has the Conservative Party sustained its appeal to women voters? Jane discusses with Claire Perry Conservative MP for Devizes & Gaby Hinsliff.

    Duration: 11:07

  • How has life changed for people with Down's Syndrome?

    Today many people with Down's syndrome live into their 60's. Jane discusses their/their parents expectations with Carol Boys, Down’s Syndrome Assoc.; Caroline White & Raffaella Newman.

    Duration: 11:57

  • Entrepreneurs and Loneliness

    Carrie Green started her first business while she was at university. Feeling rather isolated led her to set up the Female Entrepreneur Association.

    Duration: 07:37

  • Former Beauty Queens

    20 million people tuned in to watch Carolyn Moore win 1971's Miss Great Britain. A documentary on Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two talks to 5 former British beauty queens. Jane is joined by two: Carolyn Moore & Della Draper.

    Duration: 08:59

Broadcast

  • Mon 8 Oct 2012 10:00

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