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Orchids v Roses, Revenge and Julie Jones

Presented by Jenni Murray. Orchid sales in the UK have soared in recent years. But could the orchid ever usurp the rose in the nation's affections?

Presented by Jenni Murray. Orchid sales have soared in recent years and led to a massive production boom in this country. Intricate and exquisite - could the orchid ever usurp the rose in the nation's affections? Jenni hears from orchid grower, Tom Hart Dyke and from Jennifer Potter, author of 'The Rose: A True History'.
Revenge, it's said, is a dish best served cold, but while we might find temporary relief in getting back at someone who has caused us pain, in the longer term do we demean ourselves? Is revenge a dish best not served at all? Poet and novelist, Sophie Hannah, and agony aunt, Suzie Hayman, discuss the appeal and the pitfalls of taking revenge. Julie Jones, a single mother of three, granted her best friend's made dying wish by adopting her five children. She joins us to talk about what she describes as an 'natural and ordinary' undertaking.

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Fri 20 Jan 2012 10:00
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  • Julie Jones

    Julie Jones, a single mother of 3, granted her best friend's dying wish by adopting her 5 children. She joins Jenni to talk about what she describes as an 'natural and ordinary' undertaking.

    Duration: 10:57

  • Revenge

    Revenge it鈥檚 said is a dish best served cold, but do we demean ourselves? But is revenge a dish best not served at all? Jenni discusses with agony aunt, Suzy Hayman & author Sophie Hannah.

    Duration: 11:13

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    Duration: 01:47

  • Teenage Mothers in Hull

    In 2011 Julie Stamper was awarded the MBE for her work with teenage mothers. She鈥檚 head teacher at the Schoolgirl Mums Unit in Hull. Clare Jenkins went to meet her & some of the young women.

    Duration: 08:50

  • Orchids -v- Roses

    Orchid sales have soared recently. Could the orchid ever usurp the rose in the nation鈥檚 affections? Jenni talks to orchid hunter Tom Hart-Dyke & Jennifer Potter, author 鈥楾he Rose: A True History鈥�

    Duration: 09:17

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  • Fri 20 Jan 2012 10:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4

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