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23/11/2010

Presented by Jane Garvey. Anorexia and having a baby: what's the emotional impact of the disease on new mothers? Also: underwear and how to make winter vegetables appetising.

Presented by Jane Garvey. The history of underwear reveals much about the twists and turns of fashion and the ever changing relationship with our bodies - we discuss corsets, bras and y-fronts. How do women who've been anorexic cope when they become pregnant? Lessons from Harvard on how to finance higher education - we're joined by Drew Faust, Harvard University's first female president. And Sophie Grigson with ideas on how to spice up winter vegetables.

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Tue 23 Nov 2010 10:00
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  • Anorexia and having children

    How do anorexic women deal with the issues of having a baby? Emma Woolf, Daghni Rajasingam, Consultant Obstetrician at St Thomas鈥� and psychotherapist Sarah Barnett discuss.

    Duration: 13:34

  • Dr Drew Gilipin Faust

    Dr Drew Gilpin Faust is Harvard University鈥檚 first ever female president. She joins Jane to discuss the value of education and funding in the recession.

    Duration: 12:29

  • History of underwear

    Jane talks to the fashion curator at the V&A, Eleri Lynn, and fashion writer and lecturer Shaun Cole about the history of underwear.

    Duration: 07:56

  • Winter root vegetables

    Cookery writer Sophie Grigson joins Jane in the studio to tell us how best to cook winter root vegetables such as turnip and celeriac.

    Duration: 08:03

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  • Tue 23 Nov 2010 10:00
    91热爆 Radio 4

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