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01/11/2010

Presented by Jenni Murray. Over 50 and HIV-positive, a father's story of sons in a war zone, the merits of running versus walking and the rising hemline.

Presented by Jenni Murray. The number of women over 50 who are HIV positive is rising. We ask why. Stephen Wynn talks about his new book 'Two Sons in a War Zone' - an account of being a father with two boys on active service. We debate the merits of walking versus running and discuss the rising hemline; the catwalks say below the knee - but will that be enough to end the reign of the high street mini?

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Mon 1 Nov 2010 10:00
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  • Over 50s HIV

    The rise in women over 50 contracting HIV

    Duration: 11:25

  • Stephen Wynn

    On the worries involved in having two sons fighting in a war zone

    Duration: 12:27

  • The Politics of the Hemline

    Hilary Alexander, Fashion Director of The Daily Telegraph, and Josie Sheppard, Curator of Costume and Textiles at the York Castle Museum, discuss how skirt length has changed over time.

    Duration: 07:35

  • Running vs Walking

    Sam Murphy, fitness expert and confirmed runner, and avid walker Maggie Humphreys discuss whether walking can ever be as good for you as more vigorous exercise

    Duration: 10:18

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  • Mon 1 Nov 2010 10:00
    91热爆 Radio 4

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