Kate Atkinson, Cricket Builds Hope, Deborah Harkness
Bestselling novelist Kate Atkinson on her latest novel Transcription plus a discussion about sexism and double standards on the tennis court in relation to Serena Williams.
Serena Williams is at the centre of a debate about sexism after the US Open Singles Final at the weekend. Sports writer Anna Kessell joins Jane.
Kate Atkinson is the bestselling author of ten novels. She talks to Jane about her latest book Transcription about a young woman recruited during World War II into the world of espionage.
Mary Maina, Rwandan cricketer, coach and programme manager at charity Cricket Build Hope, explains how the charity is using cricket as a tool for tackling gender inequality.
Author and historian Deborah Harkness discusses her All Souls Trilogy and its adaption for a major new TV series, A Discovery of Witches.
Catching up with Jo Clift who came on the programme during Listener Week to discuss "the complex decision and feelings about letting your hair go grey after years of colouring".
Presenter: Jane Garvey
Producer: Lucinda Montefiore.
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Deborah Harkness on witchcraft
Duration: 02:46
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Why is Serena Williams' anger so controversial?
Duration: 02:17
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Jane Garvey |
| Interviewed Guest | Anna Kessell |
| Interviewed Guest | Kate Atkinson |
| Interviewed Guest | Mary Maina |
| Interviewed Guest | Deborah Harkness |
| Interviewed Guest | Jo Clift |
| Producer | Lucinda Montefiore |
Broadcast
- Mon 10 Sep 201810:00BBC Radio 4
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