Claudia Winkleman, Yvette Cooper, Heidi Carter, Lillie Harris
Claudia Winkleman discusses life with Emma on the publication of her first book, Quite. Yvette Cooper on tabling an amendment to the Police Courts Crime & Sentencing Bill.
Studies have found that men are more reluctant than women to wear face covers. So, in a couple of weeks when restrictions are likely to be lifted, making it a personal choice, what are we likely to see happen. Emma talks to Christina Gravert, behavioural economist from the University of Copenhagen.
Labour’s Yvette Cooper tells Emma about an amendment she's tabling today to the Police Courts Crime and Sentencing Bill to try to change the law on common assault. Critics of the law are concerned that cases need to be filed within six months otherwise they’re “timed out” meaning vulnerable women can fail to get justice.
Strictly Come Dancing co-host and BBC presenter Claudia Winkleman has released her first book, Quite. She joins Emma to talk about Strictly, parenthood and how being perfect is boring.
A woman who has Down's Syndrome is taking the government to Court this week. Heidi Carter is fighting for a change in the law around termination and Down's Syndrome. Currently, the time limit to terminate a pregnancy is 24 weeks. But if the foetus has Down Syndrome, then that shifts right up to birth. Heidi wants the time limit to be set at 24 weeks for all pregnancies. She's supported by Maire Lea Wilson whose son, Aidan, has Down's Syndrome.
Lillie Harris is a successful young composer who graduated with a First Class degree from the Royal College of Music in 2016, after winning the Elgar Memorial Prize for her final portfolio. Tonight two of her works will be premiered at this year’s Cheltenham Music Festival. She joins Emma to explain the inspirations behind her choral piece and her trumpet fanfare.
Presenter: Emma Barnett
Producer: Lucinda Montefiore
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Masks - a gender issue?
Masks - a gender issue?
A study found that men are more reluctant than women to wear personal protective equipment
Duration: 08:28
Claudia Winkleman
Claudia Winkleman
The Strictly Come Dancing co-host has released her first book entitled Quite
Duration: 17:32
Yvette Cooper's attempt to change Common Assault Law
Yvette Cooper's attempt to change Common Assault Law
The Labour MP is tabling an amendment to the Police Courts Crime and Sentencing Bill
Duration: 11:05
Down's Syndrome termination
Down's Syndrome termination
Heidi Crowter is fighting for a change in the law around termination and Down's Syndrome
Duration: 07:56
Lillie Harris
Lillie Harris
The young composer studied at the Royal College of Music winning the Elgar Memorial Prize
Duration: 05:56
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- Mon 5 Jul 202110:00BBC Radio 4
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