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Radio 4,18 Oct 2010,45 mins

18/10/2010

Woman's Hour

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Presented by Jane Garvey. Fashionista Gok Wan on his autobiography Through Thick and Thin; philanthropist Melinda Gates talks about her campaign to tackle global poverty; as the European Parliament considers extending the period of paid maternity leave we discuss its likely impact and affordability; mature learners and what the Browne review of university funding will mean for women returning to study.

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