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Radio 4,06 Jun 2012,58 mins

Michelle Obama

Woman's Hour

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Should Michelle Obama be promoting Beyonce as an aspirational role model? The psychological impact of breast cancer. Author Terri Apter on difficult mothers - the angry, the controlling, the narcissistic, the envious and the emotionally neglectful. Plus Queen Victoria's life revealed through a new exhibition at Kensington Palace and the women helping children to discover the joy of playing outside. Presented by Jenni Murray. Produced by Kirsty Starkey.

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