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Sports Personality - where are the women? Scandi knits

Is today's industrial action 'a woman's strike'? Christmas jumper fashion. Women in Business - Daniella Genas puts on her big event. Sports Personality of the Year - why no women?

Presented by Jenni Murray. Today's industrial action by public sector workers over pensions is being described by some as 'a women's strike.' We'll be discussing the strike and what the issues it raises will do for politicians' relationship with women voters. Knitwear, and in particular the so called 'Scandi Jumper', is hot fashion this Christmas, will you be wearing one? Women in Business - Daniella Genas puts on her annual big event. And where are the female nominees in this year's Sports Personality of the Year contest?

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45 minutes

Chapters

  • Public Sector Strike

    To discuss the strike and what it will do for politicians’ relationship with women voters, Jenni is joined by Rachel Reeves, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, and striking teacher Julia Neal.

    Duration: 11:38

  • The Knitwear Craze

    Broadcaster Lars Tharp and Lisa Armstrong, Fashion Editor for The Daily Telegraph, join Jenni to discuss how Sarah Lund on The Killing has sparked a craze for Scandinavian knitwear this Christmas.

    Duration: 09:13

  • Science Appliances – Gas Cookers

    As part of a series looking at what domestic gadgets have done for women’s lives, Judi Herman took a look at an innovative gas cooker from the 1920s.

    Duration: 04:08

  • 91Èȱ¬ Sports Personality of the Year - where are all the women?

    Jenni talks to Sue Tibballs, Chief Executive of Women’s Sport and Fitness Foundation, and to Peter Spencer Sports Editor for the Manchester Evening News.

    Duration: 07:05

  • Women In Business: How Important Are Mentors?

    We catch up with Daniella Genus who runs Aspire4u and who teamed up with mentor Gita Patel, co-founder of Stargate Capital Investment Group Ltd. Judy Merry reports.

    Duration: 11:02

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  • Wed 30 Nov 2011 10:00

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