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Noma Dumezweni, Helen Sharman, pain relief, Women and Swearing, Marital Rape in India, Neko Case

Helen Sharman, pain relief, women and swearing, actress Noma Dumezweni, marital rape law in India, and US singer-songwriter Neko Case.

On the day that UK astronaut Tim Peake makes his landmark flight to the International Space Station a chance to hear again part of Jenni's interview with Dr. Helen Sharman who blasted off for a seven day mission to the Mir space station in 1991 becoming the first Briton in Space.
Is there a specific kind of pain relief for women? With Dr. Sarah Jarvis
Women and Swearing with the stand-up comedian Ava Vidal and Alice Vincent Arts and Entertainment writer at The Telegraph.
US singer songwriter Neko Case talks to Jane about her career and performs in the Woman's Hour Studio. Her new vinyl box set Truckdriver, Gladiator, Mule has just been released.
The Indian government have recently announced plans for legal reforms to outlaw rape in marriage. This is the same government that earlier this year said India wasn't ready for a law against marital rape, saying marriage must remain sacred. So is their "comprehensive review" of current laws likely to change anything? With Namita Bhandare Gender Editor at the Indian newspaper Mint.
Noma Dumezweni describes standing in for Kim Cattrall with only two weeks notice as she takes on the role of Linda Wilde in Penelope Skinner's new play "Linda" at the Royal Court in London.
Presented by Jane Garvey
Produced by Caroline Donne.

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Chapters

  • Painkillers

    Dr Sarah Jarvis on the effectiveness of targeted pain relief.

    Duration: 06:01

  • Women and swearing

    Comedian Ava Vidal and Journalist Alice Vincent discuss if swearing is ladylike.

    Duration: 07:26

  • Neko Case

    US singer songwriter Neko Case on her career.

    Duration: 12:34

  • Marital rape in India

    Journalist Namita Bhandare on the Indian government outlawing rape in marriage.

    Duration: 04:49

  • Noma Dumezweni

    Actor Noma Dumezweni on standing in for Kim Cattrall in new play "Linda" at Royal Court.

    Duration: 08:28

Credits

Presenter Jane Garvey
Interviewed Guest Sarah Jarvis
Interviewed Guest Ava Vidal
Interviewed Guest Alice Vincent
Interviewed Guest Noma Dumezweni
Interviewed Guest Namita Bhandare
Interviewed Guest Neko Case
Producer Caroline Donne

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  • Tue 15 Dec 2015 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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