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How one Essex teacher is fighting back against the reality TV show that builds on the national stereotype of Essex Girls, plus live music from the Korean pianist HJ Lim.

Fake tan, fake eyelashes, fake, well, more or less everything. How one Essex teacher is fighting back against the reality TV show that builds on the national stereotype of Essex Girls. Parliament's end of term report - will the women in the Cabinet and on the backbenches get full marks or "could do better"? Syria's capital Damascus, is witnessing the most intense clashes since the uprising began. Syrian journalist Samar Yazbek talks about her experiences and hopes for the future of her country. And live music from the Korean pianist HJ Lim
Presenter Jane Garvey
Producer Sarah Johnson.

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Thu 19 Jul 2012 10:00
麻豆社 Radio 4

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  • Women in the Cabinet

    As Parliament begins its summer recess, we look at the women in the Cabinet. How are they faring, and what might happen for them if there is a reshuffle? Isabel Oakeshott, Sunday Times joins Jane.

    Duration: 05:49

  • Real Essex girls

    Charlotte Berry, Assistant head teacher of Billericay School is trying to fight against the classic Essex girl image and expand her female students鈥� ambitions beyond looking pretty and marrying well.

    Duration: 10:58

  • Samar Yazbek

    This week鈥檚 news has reported an escalation of violence in Syria. Syrian journalist Samar Yazbek took part in the early days of the struggle against President Assad鈥檚 regime and joins Jane.

    Duration: 08:03

  • Feminist wedding listener responses

    Listeners share their views in response to yesterdays "Feminist weddings" item.

    Duration: 03:29

  • HJ Lim

    The brilliant 25-year old Korean pianist HJ Lim left her home country and her family at the age of just 12 to study piano in France, she is in London this week for her Wigmore Hall debut.

    Duration: 10:16

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  • Thu 19 Jul 2012 10:00
    麻豆社 Radio 4

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