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Female Bond villains, Naomi Alderman, women in Iran

Female Bond villains; Naomi Alderman on The Liar's Gospel; The enduring myths about rape; Women and university in Iran; Do the parents of the groom have a role in a wedding?. Presented by Jenni Murray.

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45 minutes

Chapters

  • Rape Myths

    The law is clear, but still misunderstandings abound. Jenni talks to Alison Saunders, head of the Crown Prosecution Service in London, and Lisa Longstaff, Project Coordinator of Women Against Rape.

    Duration: 09:10

  • The Liars' Gospel

    Naomi Alderman’s third novel tells of a wandering preacher called Yehoshuah. His crucifixion in occupied Jerusalem is the backdrop to four accounts of a violent uprising and its repercussions.

    Duration: 09:24

  • Bond Villains

    Bronwyn Cosgrave (not Hughes as referred to in audio) and Lindy Hemming show Judi what it takes to make the look of a Bond villain – male or female.

    Duration: 08:02

  • Iran Universities

    Jenni asks Iranian author Rouhi Shafii why women’s participation in higher education is being restricted and what impact that is likely to have.

    Duration: 06:54

  • Parents of the Groom

    With the grooms’ parents contributing more towards the cost of weddings these days do they deserve more of a say in proceedings?

    Duration: 08:28

Broadcast

  • Wed 22 Aug 2012 10:00

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