Nasty Women

Ever since Donald Trump dubbed Hillary Clinton a 'nasty woman' during a presidential debate, women the world over embraced the term as a battle-cry.

They responded not only with a viral campaign on social media but with Nasty Woman T-shirts, perfumes and cocktails. This spirited response chimes with a long tradition of feisty female comedians on the radio.

In this three-hour showcase from the BBC Radio Theatre in London, Jan Ravens charts the story of female comedy.

In a sometimes frank discussion, Jan and her guests - Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Lauren Pattison and BBC radio commissioning editor, Sioned William- introduce five classic episodes to illustrate the journey from character comedy to satire:

Featuring:

* Sarah Millican’s Support Group
* Goodness Gracious Me
* Bridget Christie Minds The Gap
* Dead Ringers
* Mae Martin’s Guide to 21st Century Addiction.

Producer: Mohini Patel

Made for BBC Radio 4 Extra and first broadcast in January 2018.