20/04/2011
Presented by Jenni Murray. Victorian lady travellers; coppicing - one woman's life with trees; how changes to legal aid will affect women; and music from folk singer Bella Hardy.
Presented by Jenni Murray. 'Hints to Lady Travellers: at Home and Abroad', first published in 1889, has just been reprinted and offers a glimpse into the world of the travelling Victorian lady. Alasdair Macleod of the Royal Geographical Society and the writer Jane Robinson discuss anecdotes from pioneering female travellers, from Isabella Bird to Mary Kingsley. There's music from folk singer and fiddle player Bella Hardy and we hear about plans to reform legal aid, which critics suggest could put women at increased risk. And coppicing: one woman's life caring for trees.
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Legal Aid Cuts
The Howard League for Penal Reform's Laura Janes and Jenny Beck, co-chair of the Legal Aid Practitioner鈥檚 group discuss how the cuts will effect women.
Duration: 11:03
Feedback 鈥� Adolescent Angst
After yesterday's discussion about the rise of anxiety among teenage girls, we hear your response.
Duration: 03:17
Bella Hardy
The folk singer and fiddle player Bella Hardy plays live in the studio.
Duration: 11:02
Bella Hardy
The folk singer and fiddle player Bella Hardy plays live in the studio.
Duration: 11:02
Coppicing
Newly qualified coppice-worker Ruth Goodfellow reveals the tricks of her trade at the Westonbirt Arboretum near Bristol.
Duration: 08:44
Hints to Lady Travellers
The Royal Geographical Society's Alasdair Macleod and writer Jane Robinson discuss pioneering female travellers.
Duration: 08:29
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- Wed 20 Apr 2011 10:00麻豆社 Radio 4
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