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Radio 4,01 Jan 2011,60 mins

Weekend Woman's Hour

Woman's Hour

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Jane Garvey celebrates some of the most inspirational women who've appeared on the programme in 2010. Jane is joined by the author and broadcaster, Joan Smith; and young knife crime campaigners, Getride Sukama Lumengo and Mildred Edoukou, who've received a Diana Award for their efforts. Including: Davinia Turrell - the 'woman in the mask' who became the image of the 7/7 London bombings. Christina Schmid talks about life after the death of her husband Staff Sergeant Olaf Schmid. Lisa Robinson laid down in front of a train in protest at sexist abuse from drunken football fans on a train. The film director Gurinder Chadha talks about her career, balancing movie making with motherhood and her ambitions. The choreographer and Artistic Director, Judith Jamison has been named one of the world's 100 most influential people by Time magazine and was honoured at The White House with Michelle Obama for her contribution to dance. Marie-Louise Stenild talks about making history by becoming the first woman to run seven marathons in seven days over seven different continents. And the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire reveals her passion for Elvis.

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