Use BBC.com or the new BBC App to listen to BBC podcasts, Radio 4 and the World Service outside the UK.

Find out how to listen to other BBC stations

Episode details

Radio 4,26 Mar 2015,58 mins

Actress Sissy Spacek, Choreographer Shobana Jeyasingh

Woman's Hour

Available for over a year

Award-winning actress Sissy Spacek on her role in the new psychological thriller Bloodline. Sally Rayburn, played by Sissy, is the matriarch at the centre of the Rayburn family which witnesses secrets unfolding when a black sheep brother returns home for a celebration. Jenni talks to her about a career that's spanned four decades. We examine the progression of the traditional 'secretary' role into the administrative assistants, PAs and receptionists we see today. Are these roles a good way up the career ladder for women, or are they still met with the sexist secretary stereotype? Plus Bayadere-the ninth life, which has just opened is a radical reimagining of the popular, 19th century ballet La Bayadère. Choreographer, Shobana Jeyasingh, explains why she was keen to develop this new production, rescuing it, she says, from its racism and cultural assumptions. Presented by Jenni Murray Producer Beverley Purcell.

Programme Website
More episodes