Use BBC.com or the new BBC App to listen to BBC podcasts, Radio 4 and the World Service outside the UK.

Find out how to listen to other BBC stations

Episode details

Radio 4 Extra,01 Aug 2011,30 mins

Too Clever By Half

Available for over a year

One aspect of romantic relationships which remains largely taboo is the issue of intellect. Somehow it still raises eyebrows when a woman is obviously much brighter than her male partner... but what exactly is the problem? Stephanie Calman explores this, through the stories and experiences of several women. Producer: Karen Gregor First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2011.

Programme Website