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Net Gain

With the start of the Australian Open we discuss how women’s tennis has achieved parity in prize money, media coverage and sponsorship.

Board in Afghanistan…
What is the top participation sport for women in Afghanistan? It’s Skateboarding of course. So how has a sport with a rich western culture taken a foothold amongst Afghan women? And more importantly how is it helping a new generation of girls to create their own cultural identity and deal with the sometimes chaotic way of life in their country.

War Horse
The moving story of a man, Sergeant Major George Beilby... and his horse Monkerhostin… When a career comes to an end it can be a lonely and painful time. It's no different in the animal world... When a racehorse passes the finishing post for the last time, it can be difficult for them to adjust to a new life out of the limelight. Together they help each other overcome these difficulties.

Net Gain
As the Women’s Ashes cricket tournament starts in Australia so too does the Women’s Australian Open tennis. One sits on par with its male equivalent, the other some distance away. So how has women’s tennis achieved parity in prize money, media coverage and sponsorship? We investigate sports sponsorship. Matthew Glendinning editor of Sports Sponsorship Insider, Ruth Holdaway the CEO of Women's Fitness Foundation and sports agent Conswello Davis debate the issue.

Rocky Bilbao?
Can Athletic Bilbao’s policy of only signing local players continue to bring them success, or will they fall foul of European employment law?

Bat-man
The noise, feel and process of turning willow into a wicket defending wand. We follow the old fashioned bat making process with a man who has made them for over 50 years.

55 minutes

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Sat 11 Jan 2014 10:06GMT

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  • Sat 11 Jan 2014 10:06GMT

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