Highlights from the archive since 1946 - unexpected and delightful moments that are newly restored to the Woman’s Hour archive.
One of the five girls who helped convict 9 men in the Rochdale Grooming case speaks out.
Dame Cicely Saunders explains why she founded the modern hospice movement.
Tennis player Althea Gibson on becoming the first African-American to win a Grand Slam.
Mary Richardson explains how she slashed the Rokeby Venus as an act of defiance.
Oprah Winfrey on how she became one of the most highly paid entertainers.
Germaine Greer and Julie Burchill go head to head over the politics of the female body.
Mountain climber Alison Hargreaves recalls finding the body of a climber on the Eiger.
Obstetrician Dame Josephine Barnes on changes in medical care for women and babies.
Oscar winning actress Jane Fonda on her tricky relationship with her dad, Henry Fonda.
Benazir Bhutto talks about her plan to return to Pakistan and her ambitions. From 1986.
Dr Helena Wright on her pioneering work for the family planning movement.
One of Hollywood’s greatest stars, Bette Davis talks about her career and awards.
Traveller extraordinaire Dame Freya Stark on her solo travels through the Middle East.
Award winning actor Julie Andrews recalls some happy memories from The Sound of Music.
Innovative Fashion designer Mary Quant on what inspired her to create her iconic styles.
Critically acclaimed actor Judi Dench on her career and taking Shakespeare to Africa.
The First Lady of American Cinema, Lillian Gish on her silent movie career.
One of the earliest surviving Woman’s Hour recording; Lillian Braithwaite on the theatre.
Aileen Graham-Jones recalls driving Mrs Pankhurst around the country in 1911.
Dian Fossey describes how she assimilated into the gorilla groups living in Rwanda.
Linda McCartney on photographing the Rolling Stones and meeting her husband Paul.
Multi-award winning actor Meryl Streep on The French Lieutenant’s Woman and her career.
Broadcaster Olive Shapley on presenting and producing Woman’s Hour in the 50s and 60s.
Celebrated author Enid Blyton on what inspires her to write her children’s stories.
