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Radio 4,31 Oct 2015,58 mins

Weekend Woman's Hour: Erica Jong, Joanna Trollope, Leaving care

Woman's Hour

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The author Erica Jong talks about sex in literature and her latest novel Fear of Dying. Writers Claire Harman and Jolien Janzing discuss their different books on Charlotte Bronte. Joan Collins pays tribute to her sister Jackie. Gaming journalist Julia Hardy on how she tackles online trolls with humour on what she calls Misogyny Monday. Priscilla Presley on life with Elvis and a new album: his voice with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Reporter Jo Morris speaks to Natalie a young woman who is preparing to leave the care system. Authors Erica Jong and Joanna Trollope on writing about sex, relationships, family and feminism. Abigail Washburn, an American folk artist and banjo player plays live in the studio. Presented by Jane Garvey Produced by Dianne McGregor.

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