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Her Story Made History

Lyse Doucet presents in-depth interviews with remarkable women about the relationship between women and democracy.

Radio 4,9 episodes

Episodes

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Series 2
Michelle Bachelet
The former Chilean president talks about Pinochet, leading the military and human rights.
29 Aug 2019,28 mins
Series 2
Maria Ressa
Lyse Doucet talks to the renowned Filipino-American journalist Maria Ressa.
22 Aug 2019,28 mins
Series 2
Betty Bigombe
How this Ugandan politician negotiated for peace with the brutal warlord Joseph Kony.
08 Aug 2019,28 mins
Series 2
Vaira Vike Freiberga
Lyse Doucet talks to remarkable women about their role in the democratic system
01 Aug 2019,28 mins
Series 1
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
Lyse Doucet meets Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa's first elected female head of state.
05 Jan 2018,28 mins
Series 1
Shukria Barakzai
Lyse Doucet meets the redoubtable Afghan politician and diplomat Shukria Barakzai.
04 Jan 2018,28 mins
Series 1
Vigdis Finnbogadottir
Lyse Doucet meets Vigdis Finnbogadottir of Iceland, the first elected female head of state
03 Jan 2018,28 mins
Series 1
Madeha Al Ajroush
Lyse Doucet talks to Madeha Al Ajroush about Saudi women's battles for the right to drive.
02 Jan 2018,28 mins
Series 1
Monica McWilliams
Monica McWilliams talks to Lyse Doucet about her role in the Good Friday Agreement.
01 Jan 2018,30 mins