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Radio 4,18 Oct 2012,58 mins

Amanda Palmer; Gary McKinnon's mother Janis Sharp

Woman's Hour

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Amanda Palmer talks about her music and plays live in the studio. Gary McKinnon's mother, Janis Sharp tells us about the fight to stop her son's extradition to the United States. What to tell the children about Jimmy Savile and other potentially upsetting or frightening news stories - Sue Minto from Childline gives advice. Is it possible to compromise when one parent wants another baby, and the other doesn't? John O'Farrell and Jenny Monks discuss. Ballgowns: British Glamour since 1950 - is an exhibition at the V&A Museum. We look at a dress designed by Victor Edelstein and worn by Lady Anne Heseltine. Presented by Jenni Murray Produced by Steven Williams.

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