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Weekend Woman's Hour: Jessica Chastain and Molly Bloom, Lingerie, Recovery from eating disorders

Jessica Chastain and Molly Bloom on new film Molly's Game. What pot plants make good Christmas gifts? And how do you manage a child's expectations on their Christmas list?

New film 'Molly's Game' is inspired by the story of Molly Bloom who ran one of the world's most exclusive secretive high-stakes underground poker games until she was arrested by the FBI. Jenni talks to Molly Bloom, and the actor Jessica Chastain who plays her.

Hope Virgo and Jayne Nisbet are passionate about speaking out about their own recovery from an eating disorder. They discuss how it is possible with the right help and support to move on with your life.

Festive pot plants- what pot plants make good Christmas gifts? Alys Fowler and Emma Sibley discuss.

Actor Romola Garai talks about her role as Marin Brandt in the 麻豆社1's television adaptation of the bestselling book, The Miniaturist.

How do you manage a child's expectations when it comes to the Christmas list? Freelance journalist Clare Johnson and Prittie Billimoria from the charity Turn to Us discuss.

The Victoria's Secret model, Adriana Lima, declared she would no longer strip down to her underwear for an empty cause. Model Emily Ratajkowski, a self-declared feminist, has defended her decision to writhe around on a table of spaghetti in her underwear for the Love Magazine's 2017 advent calendar. Can sexy lingerie be feminist? Jenni speaks to Hayat Rachi, founder of feminist lingerie brand Neon Moon, and Helen Thorn, half of the comedy duo Scummy Mummies and Instagram blogger 'Helen Wears a Size 18'. Who buys lingerie? And is there anything wrong with wearing big, cotton pants?

Sarah Long, a self-proclaimed 'martyred mum', has three grown up children, and 32 year old writer Daisy Buchanan has 5 grown-up sisters. Both share their experiences of 'kidulting' at Christmas.

Presenter: Jenni Murray
Producer: Dianne McGregor.

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58 minutes

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Mind

NHS - Eating Disorders

NHS - Anorexia

National Centre for Eating Disorders

Anorexia and Bulimia Care

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Jenni Murray
Interviewed Guest Molly Bloom
Interviewed Guest Jessica Chastain
Interviewed Guest Hope Virgo
Interviewed Guest Jayne Nisbet
Interviewed Guest Alys Fowler
Interviewed Guest Emma Sibley
Interviewed Guest Romola Garai
Interviewed Guest Clare Johnson
Interviewed Guest Pritie Billimoria
Interviewed Guest Hayat Rachi
Interviewed Guest Helen Thorn
Interviewed Guest Sarah Long
Interviewed Guest Daisy Buchanan
Producer Dianne McGregor
Editor Jane Thurlow

Broadcast

  • Sat 23 Dec 2017 16:00

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