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Radio 4,30 Jul 2015,58 mins

Harriet Harman's acting leadership, Gender, River swimming

Woman's Hour

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How is Harriet Harman performing as acting leader of the Labour party? We assess how she is handling the pressure of holding the party together in the face of tensions over the leadership elections. Gender and how we define it are discussed by a performer and a psychologist. Nothing to wear? How social media could be contributing to a throw-away fashion culture. The joys of swimming in the Thames. Presenter: Jenni Murray Producer: Anne Peacock.

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