Mary Portas

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The Rich List named a thousand of Britian's wealthiest people but just over a hundred were women, and only two of them made their own fortune. Why are female entrepreneurs less likely to make millions? Mary Portas on the regeneration of the High Street and how two women are trying to change things in Chislehurst and Market Rasen. We discuss what the impact will be of women in Iran showing themselves on Facebook while not wearing a headscarf or veil? Dame Tanni Grey Thompson and journalist Anna Kessell discuss the impact on women in sport, and particularly football, of the lack of sanction on Premiership Chairman Richard Scudmaore for sending sexist emails. Should you have children if it means passing on disabilities? We debate the ethics surrounding genetic testing. Is violence on TV crime drama's too excessive and predominately aimed at women? Sally Wainwright the writer of Happy Valley and producer Nicola Schindler share their thoughts. And we discuss how to have a good conversation. Producer :Rabeka Nurmahomed Editor: Jane Thurlow.