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Weekend Woman's Hour: Women in Music Special

Lauren Laverne fronts a special edition to mark the 6Music Peel Lecture by Charlotte Church on sexism, sexualisation and the representation of women in music.

Lauren Laverne presents a special edition of the programme dedicated to Women In Music to mark the 6Music Peel Lecture by Charlotte Church on sexism, sexualisation and the representation of women in music. Lauren is joined by Charlotte Church, plus Amanda Palmer, feminist punk Kathleen Hanna of Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, the first female radio DJ Annie Nightingale, DJ Annie Mac, Lauren Mayberry of Chvrches, Deputy Editor of the NME Eve Barlow, music Journalist and Lecturer Jacqueline Springer, Music Producer Adrienne Aitken, and Amber Davis, A and R at Sony. Also with live performance from Agnes Obel, and with contributions from Shirley Manson, Stevie Nicks, Tori Amos, Yoko Ono, and Kanya King.

Presenter Lauren Laverne
Producer Emma Wallace.

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Sat 12 Oct 201316:00
BBC Radio 4

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PresenterLauren Laverne
Interviewed GuestCharlotte Church
Interviewed GuestAmanda Palmer
Interviewed GuestJacqueline Springer
Interviewed GuestEve Barlow
Interviewed GuestAnnie Macmanus
Interviewed GuestKathleen Hanna
Interviewed GuestLauren Mayberry
Interviewed GuestAnnie Nightingale
Interviewed GuestAdrienne Aitken
Interviewed GuestAmber Davis
PerformerAgnes Obel
ProducerEmma Wallace

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  • Sat 12 Oct 201316:00
    BBC Radio 4

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