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17/02/2012

CBeebies at 10: Where are the lead female characters? Should we test pregnant women for Group B Streptococcus? Author Louise Rennison. Clive Chatterton, the former governor of Styal Women's Prison.

CBeebies at 10: Kay Benbow, the Controller of CBeebies, tackles the suggestion that there is a lack of lead female characters on 麻豆社 programmes for pre-school children.

Should we test pregnant women for Group B Streptococcus? When he was in opposition, David Cameron tabled three Early Day Motions calling for testing on the NHS. But what is being done about it now?

Louise Rennison's books have been read by millions of teenagers. She talks about her work and the play based on one of her novels that is currrently on stage at the West Yorkshire Playhouse.

Clive Chatterton, the former governor of Styal Women's Prison breaks his silence about how he thinks female prisoners suffer in this country.

Presented by Jenni Murray.
Producerd by Helen Lee

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Fri 17 Feb 2012 10:00
麻豆社 Radio 4

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  • Clive Chatterton, Former Governor of Styal Women's Prison

    Clive Chatterton, the former governor of Styal Women's Prison breaks his silence about how he thinks female prisoners suffer in this country.

    Duration: 10:23

  • CBeebies at 10

    Where are all the lead female characters? Jenni talks to Dr Helen Mott, the Bristol Fawcett Society & Kay Benbow, Controller of CBeebies.

    Duration: 09:08

  • Louise Rennison

    Louise Rennison's books have been read by millions of teenagers. She talks about her work & the play based on one of her novels that is currently on at the West Yorkshire Playhouse.

    Duration: 09:32

  • Diets - Listener Feedback

    Listener Feedback for discussion on Do Diets Work?

    Duration: 03:00

  • Group B Streptococcus Screening

    Should we test pregnant women for Group B Streptococcus? Jenni discusses the issue with obstetrician Professor Philip Steer and mother Charlotte Cheshire, whose son Adam contracted GBS.

    Duration: 08:29

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  • Fri 17 Feb 2012 10:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4

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