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14/01/2011

Presented by Jenni Murray. Soprano Heather Shipp talks about the enduring appeal of Carmen. Should children be allowed to go to a funeral? What impact is the orthodox right having on the women of Israel? Plus, the Women of Steel who kept the Sheffield steel mills going during the war.

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Fri 14 Jan 2011 10:00
麻豆社 Radio 4

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  • Children at Funerals

    To discuss whether or not children should go to a parent鈥檚 funeral, Jenni is joined by journalist Sonia Poulton, Linsay Black from The Way Foundation and Kate Gardner from Winston鈥檚 Wish.

    Duration: 12:00

  • Being Carmen

    Heather Shipp and Stefan Janski discuss the role of Carmen and the challenges of performing perhaps the most famous female role in opera.

    Duration: 09:23

  • Ultra Orthodox in Israel

    Mark Weiss who works for Israel Radio, joins Jenni to discuss the growing influence of the ultra orthodox Jewish community and its impact on the lives of Israeli women.

    Duration: 09:01

  • Women of Steel

    Ruby Gascoigne and Kathleen Roberts worked in steel factories in Sheffield during the war. They join Jenni to talk about their experiences.

    Duration: 11:20

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  • Fri 14 Jan 2011 10:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4

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