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14/03/2011

Jane Garvey presents. The 70th anniversary of polyester; Polar photographer Sue Flood; film-maker Ken Wardrop; and will fining hospitals stop mixed sex wards?

Jane Garvey presents. It's 70 years since two British chemists patented "polyethylene terephthalate", the basis of the synthetic fibre known as polyester. We look at how it's been used in the past and how it's one of the most versatile fabrics for the future. Will the introduction of fines for hospitals failing to provide single sex wards bring about change or turn out to be a costly burden? Sue Flood - a photographer with a unique viewpoint from the coldest places on the planet talks about her work and film maker Ken Wardrop on his new documentary "His & Hers" which takes the voices of seventy Irish women to share the story of their relationships with men from childhood to dating and marriage and old age.

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  • Mixed sex wards

    The Townswomen's Guilds believe fines are not enough to stop use of mixed sex wards. Anne Milton, Public Health Minister and Alison Parkinson, from the Townswomen鈥檚 Guild discuss.

    Duration: 13:07

  • Polyester -70 anniversary

    Lorraine Bowen shows her collection of polyester dresses and housecoats to Judi Herman. Dr Richard Blackburn, Leeds University and Dilys Williams London College of Fashion discuss polyester.

    Duration: 14:03

  • Sue Flood - polar photographer

    The photographer joins Jane to talk about what life is like in the coldest places on the planet, waking up adrift an ice floe, and what it is like to travel with a Shackleton.

    Duration: 06:23

  • Ken Wardrop

    Ken Wardrop's film 鈥淗is & Hers鈥� takes the voices of seventy Irish women to share the story of their relationships with men from childhood to old age. Jane talks to Ken about the film.

    Duration: 08:46

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  • Mon 14 Mar 2011 10:00
    91热爆 Radio 4

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