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Radio 4,15 Nov 2013,58 mins

Oprah Winfrey; presidential elections in Chile; Helena Morrissey and Manchester orchestras and Children in Need.

Woman's Hour

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Oprah Winfrey is an American media owner, presenter, producer, philanthropist and actor. Oprah joins Jenni to discuss her latest role, as Gloria Gaines in The Butler; her memories of the civil rights movement in America; and to explain what drives her ambition and her give her view of power. The Chilean presidential election of 2013 will be held on Sunday 17 November 2013 we look at the lives and politics of both the leading candidates; Michelle Bachelet and Evelyn Matthei. Helena Morrissey, chair of Opportunity Now and a Woman's Hour Power Lister tells us about a new survey which will be asking women aged between 28 and 40 about their experiences in the workplace. Manchester's two big professional orchestras have come up with a unique fundraising idea for this year's Children in Need - an orchestral "battle of the sexes". Who will sell the most to raise funds for the charity- the men or the women? Presenter: Jenni Murray Producer: Bernadette McConnell

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