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Women's influence on GE2015, Nancy Sinatra, Minette Walters

Women's influence on the election 2015, Nancy Sinatra, crowdfunded breast augmentation, domestic abuse in China and Minette Walters on her novel The Cellar.

We discuss women's influence on the 2015 Election with Professor Sarah Childs from Bristol University and Michelle Harrison of TNS. Nancy Sinatra is interviewed by Jane Garvey and Cerys Matthews.

Crowd-funded breast augmentation - we talk to a woman who raised money for implants by chatting to men online and a man who's given money.

The Guardian's China Correspondent Tania Branigan on what's being done to reduce high levels of domestic abuse in Chinese families.

Minette Walters, 'the Queen of Crime' on her new novel The Cellar. Sheila Kitzinger's daughters Celia and Jenny discuss her legacy.

Women in Clothes - Leanne Shapton and Kira Jolliffe - on the book that asked more than 600 women why they choose to dress as they do.

Presenter: Jenni Murray
Producer: Rabeka Nurmahomed.

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58 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Jenni Murray
Interviewed Guest Sarah Childs
Interviewed Guest Michelle Harrison
Interviewed Guest Tania Brannigan
Interviewed Guest Suzi Godson
Interviewed Guest Minette Walters
Interviewed Guest Celia Kitzinger
Interviewed Guest Jenny Kitzinger
Interviewed Guest Leanne Shapton
Interviewed Guest Kira Jolliffe
Interviewed Guest Nancy Sinatra
Producer Rabeka Nurmahomed

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  • Sat 9 May 2015 16:00

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