Weekend Woman's Hour: Chore Wars, Lynda Bellingham
Presented by Jane Garvey. Who does the most work within the home? Lynda Bellingham talks about making the decision to stop her cancer treatment. Plus Jane Horrocks on East is East.
We focus on Chore Wars. Who does most of the work in your home?
A Woman's Hour survey shows women believe they're doing the lion's share of housework and that men have more time to themselves. A couple with three children tell us how they divide up the cooking and the cleaning. We discuss whether childcare should be considered a chore; and how the unpaid work that a person does at home impacts on the UK's economy, personal finances and relationships. We also hear about how chores are divided in non-traditional households in Britain and hear how it works in house shares and same sex relationships.
The actress Lynda Bellingham talks to us about living with colon cancer and how she came to the difficult decision to stop her treatment.
The Great British Bake Off winner Nancy Birtwhistle talks about her Moulin Rouge cake. And the actress Jane Horrocks is back on the stage in East is East. She tells us why she took the part and why the theatre remains an anchor for her.
Presented by Jane Garvey
Produced by Rabeka Nurmahomed.
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How equal is your household? Calculate the division of responsibilities in your home.
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Jane Garvey |
Interviewed Guest | Nancy Birtwhistle |
Interviewed Guest | Lynda Bellingham |
Interviewed Guest | Jane Horrocks |
Producer | Rabeka Nurmahomed |
Editor | Jane Thurlow |
Broadcast
- Sat 11 Oct 2014 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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