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Xinran was born in Beijing and brought up during the Cultural Revolution. She became a journalist and radio presenter, and is well known in China for her radio phone-in programme Words on the Night Breeze, in which she invited women to talk about their lives. In this interview from 2010 she tells the stories of the women who wrote to her to share their pain at having to give up their daughters and her own experience of China’s ‘One Child’ policy.
Tania Branigan, the Guardian's correspondent in China joins Jane to talk about the position of girls in China now.
You can find the whole of the interview with Xinran . This archive is taken from the - classic archive from the history of the programme.

In the 18th century Queen Caroline, wife of King George II, ruled as regent on four occasions, negotiated political treaties and campaigned for the first Foundling Hospital in London. In a world run by men, Caroline used her influence to open a hospital that would cater for the most vulnerable women and children in 18th century society. The hospital continued in this role in the 20th century, with many of the young boys they cared for going on to join the front in WW1. The hospital still survives today in the form of the . Jane is joined by Carol Harris from Coram, to discuss the hospital’s legacy.

The Woman’s Hour drama ‘D for Dexter’ this week highlights the plight of children neglected by a parent. It’s estimated that 1 in 10 children have experienced neglect – either physical or emotional. The latter is especially hard to spot, experts say. Legislation currently before Parliament will introduce a new offence of emotional cruelty to children throughout England and Wales. How far will this tackle the often silent suffering of children? Joining the programme: Vivien Waterfield, from the charity, and theexpert on tackling child neglect, Chris Cuthbert.