Wally Funk, Caesarean Birth Worldwide, Marianne Elliott, Sarah Stennett

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Caesarean sections have doubled around the world since 2000. New research published in the Lancet says 60 per cent of countries overuse C-Section. We talk to the the authors. CEO of First Access Entertainment, Sarah Stennett, is number 17 on the Woman's Hour 2018 Power List that celebrates the top 40 most successful women having an impact on the music we're listening to. Sarah talks about her business and developing the talent of her artists. Sue Nelson has written a book, Wally Funk's Race for Space. It tells the story of Mary Wallace 'Wally' Funk, an American aviator who passed rigorous tests to become one of the Mercury 13 as part of the Women in Space Program. Nearly 60 years later Wally is still chasing her dream to go into space. Award-winning director Marianne Elliott, best known for War Horse and Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, joins Jane to discuss her latest production, Stephen Sondheim's musical comedy, Company. She explains how she managed to convince Sondheim to let her make the the main character a woman. Presenter: Jane Garvey Interviewed guest: Professor Jane Sandall Interviewed guest: Dr Carol Kingdon Interviewed guest: Sarah Stennett Interviewed guest: Sue Nelson Interviewed guest: Marianne Elliott Producer: Lucinda Montefiore Editor: Karen Dalziel