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01/06/2011

Presented by Jane Garvey. UK under attack from clothes moth Tineola Bisselliella; what plants to put in the garden; women and safety; Dr Ann McPherson; gender and hormones.

Presented by Jane Garvey. Britain under attack from Tineola Bisselliella - the clothes moth: How to take on the cashmere eating blighters and win. Lynn Faulds Wood the consumer champion talks about the history of women and safety in the home. There's a tribute to Dr Ann McPherson, a regular contributor to Woman's Hour who's recently died; Advice on what plants to put in your garden and we'll be looking at the role hormones play in gender development.

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Wed 1 Jun 2011 10:00
91热爆 Radio 4

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Chapters

  • Gender - more than just X v Y?

    Professor Melissa Hines and Professor Ieuan Hughes discuss the role hormones play in translating our chromosomes to our physical and emotional gender identity.

    Duration: 13:01

  • Moths

    Entomologist Dr Zoe Randle and Good Housekeeping's Consumer Editor Caroline Bloor discuss how best to tackle clothes moths.

    Duration: 06:38

  • Gardening - choosing the right plant

    The Royal Horticultural Society's Janet Cubey introduces their new web-based plant selector to help gardeners choose and grow plants.

    Duration: 07:47

  • Women and Safety Standards

    Broadcaster and consumer champion Lynn Faulds Wood and BSI British Standards' Anne Hayes discuss the role women have played in consumer safety.

    Duration: 07:47

  • Dr Ann McPherson

    Dr Aidan McFarlane pays tribute to health campaigner Dr Ann McPherson, who died on Saturday.

    Duration: 07:53

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  • Wed 1 Jun 2011 10:00
    91热爆 Radio 4

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