12/01/2011
Presented by Jenni Murray. Including Marine Le Pen's role in French politics, blues singer Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and how should the crime of on-street grooming be tackled?
Presented by Jenni Murray. Marine Le Pen looks set to take over the mantle of the far right from her father this weekend. So what might her impact be on French politics? "If I Never See You Again", is the first novel from Niamh O'Connor, a crime reporter for Ireland's Sunday World. She'll be talking to Jenni about the influence of her day-job on the characters and storyline. Recent news reports have highlighted the prosecution of gangs of predominantly Pakistani men for the grooming and sexual exploitation of young girls. We discuss the best way to tackle this appalling crime without stereotyping and dividing communities. And we hear the story of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the legendary blues and gospel singer.
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On-street Grooming
What's the best way to tackle this appalling crime without stereotyping and dividing communities? Ann Cryer, the former MP for Keighley, and Yusuf Tai from Forward Thinking discuss.
Duration: 14:02
'Sister' Rosetta Tharpe
The American singer 鈥楽ister鈥� Rosetta Tharpe. Judi Herman spoke to Gill and Gary Atkinson of Document Records, about her life and talents.
Duration: 10:48
Marine Le Pen
Could Jean-Marie Le Pen's daughter become the next president of France? With journalist Anne-Elisabeth Moutet.
Duration: 08:41
Niamh O'Connor
'If I Never See You Again', the first novel of Niamh O鈥機onnor, a crime reporter for Ireland鈥檚 Sunday World.
Duration: 07:53
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- Wed 12 Jan 2011 10:00麻豆社 Radio 4
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