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Why Can't a Woman Succeed Like a Man?

Sophie Raworth and Justin Rowlatt investigate what we think of women at work. Why do men still hold the top jobs? Can women have it all?

The first of two provocative programmes presented by newsreader and mum-of-three Sophie Raworth, and reporter and father-of-three Justin Rowlatt.

In a competitive mood from the off, Justin and Sophie explore the thorny issue of what we really think of women at work. Why is it that men still dominate the top jobs? Can women have it all? Has gender equality gone too far? And what - if anything - is holding women back?

There are plenty of arguments along the way, but Sophie and Justin do manage to reach a conclusion...

1 hour

Last on

Sat 13 Jun 200902:15

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterSophie Raworth
PresenterJustin Rowlatt
ProducerFiona Lloyd-Davies
Executive ProducerSamantha Anstiss
ProducerBen Steele
DirectorBen Steele
Prof in gender equalityMichelle Ryan
Royal InstituteSusan Greenfield
Ex city workerKate Smurthwaite
Women's refuge founderErin Pizzey
FeministRosie Boycott
Ultimo founderMichelle Mone

Broadcasts

  • Mon 18 May 200921:00
  • Sat 13 Jun 200901:15
  • Sat 13 Jun 200902:15