Woman's Hour Collection - Presenters' Selection
Woman's Hour Presenters' Selection of the Woman's Hour Collection: Highlights from the archive since 1946.
Bette Davis
One of Hollywood’s greatest stars, Bette Davis talks about her career and awards.
Maya Angelou
Critically acclaimed author Maya Angelou on food and memories that it can evoke.
Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher reflects on the betrayal she felt when her leadership was challenged.
Beth Chatto
Beth Chatto special on her pioneering ecological approach to gardening.
Germaine Greer vs. Julie Burchill
Germaine Greer and Julie Burchill go head to head over the politics of the female body.
Julie Andrews
Award winning actor Julie Andrews recalls some happy memories from The Sound of Music.
Benazir Bhutto - 1986
Benazir Bhutto talks about her plan to return to Pakistan and her ambitions. From 1986.
Enid Blyton
Enid Blyton talks about the process of writing her best-selling books.
Margaret Atwood
Margaret Atwood explains why she wrote her dystopian classic 'The Handmaid's Tale'.
Jane Fonda
Oscar winning actress Jane Fonda on her tricky relationship with her dad, Henry Fonda.
Doris Lessing
Acclaimed writer, Doris Lessing talks about the impact of her novel, The Golden Notebook.
Marilyn French
Marilyn French on her novel The Women’s Room and the power of female friendship.
Sharon Shoesmith
The former Director of Children’s Services for Harringey on Baby P and child protection.
Kim Phuc
Kim Phuc on the photo and napalm attack that made her the face of the Vietnam War.
Gloria Steinem
American feminist Gloria Steinem explains why the US needs an Equal Rights Amendment.
Jung Chang
Jung Chang discusses how her book, Wild Swans, has changed her life.
Irene Khan
Irene Khan explains why she thinks poverty should be classified as a human rights crisis.
Helen Bamber
Helen Bamber on the impact of the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture.
Dame Josephine Barnes
Obstetrician Dame Josephine Barnes on changes in medical care for women and babies.
Tanni Grey-Thompson
Tanni Grey-Thompson talks about being a disabled parent.
Vivienne Westwood
Vivienne Westwood on her influential fashion career and dealing with criticism.
Winnie Mandela
Winnie Mandela on her political life in South Africa and her marriage to Nelson.
Rochdale grooming case - 'Girl A' speaks
Following the imprisonment of nine men, 'Girl A’ talks about the case.
Joan Baez
Legendary folk singer Joan Baez on her political protests and her musical career.























