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Sharon Stone, Gillian Keegan MP, Fertility & Race

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It’s nearly thirty years since Sharon Stone was in the film Basic Instinct, with the famous uncrossing-of-legs scene. She really wanted the role but only got it after twelve other actresses turned it down. After Basic Instinct more films followed including Casino alongside Robert De Niro. In 2001, after adopting her first child, she suffered a stroke and almost died. She’s now written her autobiography called The Beauty of Living Twice. She gave Woman's Hour her only UK broadcast interview.

On the morning that a new helpline has been launched for potential victims of school sexual abuse we speak to Gillian Keegan MP who's from the Department for Education.

We're talking about shop changing rooms with retail expert Catherine Shuttleworth. When lock-down lifts will you be using them, or sticking with ordering online and trying things on at home?

People from ethnic minorities who have fertility treatment are less likely to be successful. That's according to the Human Fertility and Embryology Authority. Their data says Black patients having the lowest chances of successful treatment whilst only 4% of egg donors were Asian. We find out more with Sally Cheshire, outgoing Chair of the HFEA and Dr Karen Joash, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Imperial College Healthcare Trust and spokesperson for Race Equality at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.

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57 minutes

Chapters

  • Sharon Stone interview

    • Sharon Stone interview

      Sharon Stone talks about her new book 'The Beauty of Living Twice'

      Duration: 16:11

  • Gillian Keegan on NSPCC helpline

    • Gillian Keegan on NSPCC helpline

      Gillian Keegan joins to talk about a new helpline run by the NSPCC

      Duration: 12:05

  • Fitting rooms reopening

    • Fitting rooms reopening

      Changing rooms are set to reopen in line with the shops opening

      Duration: 04:00

  • Race and fertility treatment

    • Race and fertility treatment

      Ethnic minority people undergoing fertility treatment are less likely to have a baby

      Duration: 08:03

NSPCC

The Report Abuse in Education helpline can be reached on 0800 136 663, on Monday to Friday 8am - 10pm, or 9am - 6pm at weekends. It can also be contacted by email at help@nspcc.org.uk

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  • Thu 1 Apr 2021 10:00

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