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Alicia Vikander, Women in the Catholic Church, Gender Equality in the Film Industry

Alicia Vikander on her role in The Danish Girl. Women in the Catholic Church. There were some good strong roles for women in film in 2015 - has gender parity been achieved?

Alicia Vikander on her role in The Danish Girl. Following the consecration of female Bishops in 2015, how likely is it that change will follow for women in the Catholic Church. There were some good strong roles for women in film in 2015: has gender parity been achieved in the industry? We discuss with film critics Karen Krizanovich and Kate Muir, and hear extracts from our interviews with Lily Tomlin, Kate Winslet and Geena Davis.

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Wed 30 Dec 2015 10:00
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  • Women in the Catholic Church

    Christina Rees, Tina Beattie and Caroline Wyatt on how the Catholic Church sees women.

    Duration: 12:09

  • Alicia Vikander

    The Swedish actress talks to Jane about her new film The Danish Girl.

    Duration: 08:55

  • Gender Equality in the Film Industry

    Karen Krizanovich and Kate Muir discuss how the film industry is becoming more equal.

    Duration: 17:27

Credits

Presenter Jenni Murray
Producer Jane Thurlow
Interviewed Guest Alicia Vikander
Interviewed Guest Tina Beatie
Interviewed Guest Christina Rees
Interviewed Guest Caroline Wyatt
Interviewed Guest Karen Krizanovich
Interviewed Guest Kate Muir

Broadcasts

  • Wed 30 Dec 2015 10:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
  • Wed 30 Dec 2015 10:25
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 LW

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