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Claudia Winkleman, Yvette Cooper, Heidi Carter, Lillie Harris

Claudia Winkleman discusses life with Emma on the publication of her first book, Quite. Yvette Cooper on tabling an amendment to the Police Courts Crime & Sentencing Bill.

Studies have found that men are more reluctant than women to wear face covers. So, in a couple of weeks when restrictions are likely to be lifted, making it a personal choice, what are we likely to see happen. Emma talks to Christina Gravert, behavioural economist from the University of Copenhagen.

Labour’s Yvette Cooper tells Emma about an amendment she's tabling today to the Police Courts Crime and Sentencing Bill to try to change the law on common assault. Critics of the law are concerned that cases need to be filed within six months otherwise they’re β€œtimed out” meaning vulnerable women can fail to get justice.

Strictly Come Dancing co-host and ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ presenter Claudia Winkleman has released her first book, Quite. She joins Emma to talk about Strictly, parenthood and how being perfect is boring.

A woman who has Down's Syndrome is taking the government to Court this week. Heidi Carter is fighting for a change in the law around termination and Down's Syndrome. Currently, the time limit to terminate a pregnancy is 24 weeks. But if the foetus has Down Syndrome, then that shifts right up to birth. Heidi wants the time limit to be set at 24 weeks for all pregnancies. She's supported by Maire Lea Wilson whose son, Aidan, has Down's Syndrome.

Lillie Harris is a successful young composer who graduated with a First Class degree from the Royal College of Music in 2016, after winning the Elgar Memorial Prize for her final portfolio. Tonight two of her works will be premiered at this year’s Cheltenham Music Festival. She joins Emma to explain the inspirations behind her choral piece and her trumpet fanfare.

Presenter: Emma Barnett
Producer: Lucinda Montefiore

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57 minutes

Chapters

  • Masks - a gender issue?

    • Masks - a gender issue?

      A study found that men are more reluctant than women to wear personal protective equipment

      Duration: 08:28

  • Claudia Winkleman

    • Claudia Winkleman

      The Strictly Come Dancing co-host has released her first book entitled Quite

      Duration: 17:32

  • Yvette Cooper's attempt to change Common Assault Law

    • Yvette Cooper's attempt to change Common Assault Law

      The Labour MP is tabling an amendment to the Police Courts Crime and Sentencing Bill

      Duration: 11:05

  • Down's Syndrome termination

    • Down's Syndrome termination

      Heidi Crowter is fighting for a change in the law around termination and Down's Syndrome

      Duration: 07:56

  • Lillie Harris

    • Lillie Harris

      The young composer studied at the Royal College of Music winning the Elgar Memorial Prize

      Duration: 05:56

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  • Mon 5 Jul 2021 10:00

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