Men and anti-sexism campaigns; reasons to enjoy January; Romany version of Carmen

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We look at men who want to join in the struggle with women against sexism. How easy is it for them to get involved? Are they reluctant or embarrassed to make their voices heard? Do women need to be more welcoming of them? Carmen, the beautiful, passionate Spanish gypsy woman is probably best known from the Opera by Bizet. BBC Radio Drama North have produced a new version by Romany writer, Dan Allum staring Candis Nergaard as Carmen. They talk about the new production which will be the Woman's Hour drama starting on Monday 6th January. Most of us probably need little convincing that January deserves its thoroughly maligned reputation but is it actually as bad as we like to make out ? In a spirit of open mindedness to kick off the new year, we reconsider possible reasons for enjoying January and the season of midwinter with novelists M J Hyland and Victoria Hislop. Presenter: Jenni Murray Producer: Bernadette McConnell.