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27/08/2010

New research suggests having a sister makes you happier, and protects you from depression. Bidisha asks why is having a sister different to having a brother?

Astrid Kirchherr, who took so many iconic photographs of the Beatles, talks about life with them in Hamburg – and about taking pictures on the streets of Liverpool. Every year, thousands of women have problems during labour; Bidisha talks to the director of a new centre aiming to make childbirth safer & less traumatic. New research which suggests having a sister makes you happier and protects you from depression. And the novel which both scandalised and excited the 1920s with its frank descriptions of relationships with both men and women is adapted for radio.

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45 minutes

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Fri 27 Aug 2010 10:00

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  • Astrid Kirchherr

    The Beatles photographer talks about life with them in Hamburg and taking pictures in Liverpool.

    Duration: 09:22

  • Better Births

    Sarah Parmenter, Professor Susan Wray, Director of the Centre for Better Births in Liverpool and Dr Sarah Vause, consultant obstetrician at St Mary's Hospital, Manchester discuss.

    Duration: 13:33

  • Rosamond Lehmann's Dusty Answer

    Bidisha is joined by Lavinia Greenlaw who abridged the drama for Radio 4.

    Duration: 07:49

  • Sisters Make You Nicer

    The actress Diana Quick and her sister Julie on their relationship. They are joined by psychologist Ruth Coppard.

    Duration: 11:35

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  • Fri 27 Aug 2010 10:00

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