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Radio 4,28 Oct 2011,45 mins

28/10/2011

Woman's Hour

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Presented by Sheila McClennon.A new exhibition uses art, science and industry to explore the symbolism of lace; The bereaved parents fighting to change the rules on bail applications; Is the French presidential election in danger of being overshadowed by the tangled love lives of the candidates?. French Journalist, Anne-Elisabeth Moutet, attempts to unravel the web of political gamesmanship; Stagecoach co founder, Ann Gloag, reflects on why she's driven to improve the health of women in Africa; And how to cook the perfect parkin with Matthew Benson-Smith.

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