The Chain
Leading women nominate the woman who has inspired them most for the next interview in the series. Produced by Abigail Hollick.
Mary Beard
Historian Mary Beard discusses equal pay, mansplaining and online trolls.
MM McCabe
Philosopher MM McCabe on Donald Trump, motherhood and her passion for ancient philosophy.
Miriam Margolyes
Actress Miriam Margolyes on ageing, Harry Potter and being the naughtiest girl at school.
Elizabeth Hodgkin
Elizabeth Hodgkin reveals how she felt watching her mother win the Nobel Prize in 1964.
Lalage Bown
Professor Lalage Bown on the power of education and how literacy changes lives in Africa.
The Listener Chain: Knitter and Woolmaker Kate Davies
Kate talks to Jane Garvey about the stroke age 36 that led her to a career change.
The Listener Chain: Sonic Knitter Felicity Ford
Felicity Ford explains "sonic knitting" and how Catherine Dickens has inspired her work.
The Listener Chain: Fellow knitter Lara Clements
On the pressures on women in their 30s to marry and why she loves being an aunt.
The Listener Chain: Musician Catherine Davies aka The Anchoress
Catherine on her love for the Manic Street Preachers and public libraries.
The Listener Chain: Artist and occupational therapist Hannah Daisy
How activities can help anixety and what she's doing to raise awareness of endometriosis
Inspiring Women: Sandie Okoro
The Global General Counsel for HSBC asset management talks about life in the city.
Inspiring Women: Angie Le Mar
Nominated by Sandie Okoro, comedian Angie Le Mar talks about her career and inspirations.
Inspiring Women: Grace Ononiwu
Chief Crown Prosecutor discusses failing all her ‘O’ levels and meeting the Queen.
Inspiring Women: Baroness Scotland
Nominated by Grace Ononiwu, we talk to Baroness Scotland about her upbringing and career.
Inspiring Women: Simonetta Agnello Hornby
Child care solicitor Simonetta Agnello Hornby discusses becoming a best-selling novelist.
Inspiring Women: Cheryl Strayed
Nominated by Shirley Manson we talk to the bestselling author Cheryl Strayed.
Inspiring Women: Shirley Manson
The lead singer of Garbage talks about body dysmorphia and challenging patriarchy.
Inspiring Women: Maggie Doyne
Philanthropist Maggie Doyne who built an orphanage and women’s centre in Nepal.
Inspiring Women: Libby DeLana
The American art director Libby Delana who founded the advertising agency Mechanica.
Inspiring Women: Marta Benson
The final link of ‘The Chain’ is Marta Benson, from US retail brand Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
Inspiring women: Samantha Morton
An indepth interview with actress Samantha Morton
Inspiring women: Siofra Campbell
Nominated by Samantha Morton, we talk to scriptwriter and director Siofra Campbell
Inspiring women: Aimee Mullins
Nominated by Siofra Campbell, we talk to former Paralympic athlete, Aimee Mullins
Inspiring women: Livia Firth
Nominated by Aimee Mullins, we talk to sustainable fashion champion, Livia Firth
