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Weekend Woman's Hour: Jessica Chastain and Molly Bloom, Lingerie, Recovery from eating disorders

Jessica Chastain and Molly Bloom on new film Molly's Game. What pot plants make good Christmas gifts? And how do you manage a child's expectations on their Christmas list?

New film 'Molly's Game' is inspired by the story of Molly Bloom who ran one of the world's most exclusive secretive high-stakes underground poker games until she was arrested by the FBI. Jenni talks to Molly Bloom, and the actor Jessica Chastain who plays her.

Hope Virgo and Jayne Nisbet are passionate about speaking out about their own recovery from an eating disorder. They discuss how it is possible with the right help and support to move on with your life.

Festive pot plants- what pot plants make good Christmas gifts? Alys Fowler and Emma Sibley discuss.

Actor Romola Garai talks about her role as Marin Brandt in the BBC1's television adaptation of the bestselling book, The Miniaturist.

How do you manage a child's expectations when it comes to the Christmas list? Freelance journalist Clare Johnson and Prittie Billimoria from the charity Turn to Us discuss.

The Victoria's Secret model, Adriana Lima, declared she would no longer strip down to her underwear for an empty cause. Model Emily Ratajkowski, a self-declared feminist, has defended her decision to writhe around on a table of spaghetti in her underwear for the Love Magazine's 2017 advent calendar. Can sexy lingerie be feminist? Jenni speaks to Hayat Rachi, founder of feminist lingerie brand Neon Moon, and Helen Thorn, half of the comedy duo Scummy Mummies and Instagram blogger 'Helen Wears a Size 18'. Who buys lingerie? And is there anything wrong with wearing big, cotton pants?

Sarah Long, a self-proclaimed 'martyred mum', has three grown up children, and 32 year old writer Daisy Buchanan has 5 grown-up sisters. Both share their experiences of 'kidulting' at Christmas.

Presenter: Jenni Murray
Producer: Dianne McGregor.

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58 minutes

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NHS - Eating Disorders

NHS - Anorexia

National Centre for Eating Disorders

Anorexia and Bulimia Care

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterJenni Murray
Interviewed GuestMolly Bloom
Interviewed GuestJessica Chastain
Interviewed GuestHope Virgo
Interviewed GuestJayne Nisbet
Interviewed GuestAlys Fowler
Interviewed GuestEmma Sibley
Interviewed GuestRomola Garai
Interviewed GuestClare Johnson
Interviewed GuestPritie Billimoria
Interviewed GuestHayat Rachi
Interviewed GuestHelen Thorn
Interviewed GuestSarah Long
Interviewed GuestDaisy Buchanan
ProducerDianne McGregor
EditorJane Thurlow

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  • Sat 23 Dec 201716:00

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