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Kiesza; Domestic Violence; Technology Advice

Singer-songwriter Kiesza talks to Jane about recording her smash hit, Hideaway, in 90 minutes, plus LJ Rich talks technology for the young and old.

Kiesza's debut single Hideaway went straight to number one and she's just released the album Sound Of A Woman. The Canadian singer-songwriter joins Jane.

In February 2013 a listener heard June Venters QC on Woman's Hour discussing the issue of parental contact after separation or divorce when there has been domestic violence in a relationship. She contacted June and together they are in the studio to explain what happened next.

Tech expert LJ Rich talks technology and social media for the young and old.

Neeta Patel, CEO of the New Entrepreneurs Foundation and a trustee of the Young Women's Trust talks about the work both charities do in supporting young people in the business world.

Ginette Leach's life changed when she joined the peace camps at Greenham Common. Now her diaries have been dramatized for our Writing the Century series. Ginette joins Jane in the studio.

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57 minutes

Chapters

  • Kiesza

    Duration: 08:31

  • Domestic Abuse, the Family Justice System and Parental Contact

    Duration: 09:06

  • Your guide to social media

    Duration: 09:16

  • Neeta Patel

    Duration: 07:14

  • Ginette Leach

    Duration: 05:34

Kiesza

debut single 'Hideaway' went straight to number one and she鈥檚 just released the album 'Sound Of A Woman'. The Canadian singer-songwriter talks to Jane about writing and recording her smash hit in 90 minutes, the treatment of women in the music industry; turning to the Navy to get over a failed ballet career, and how the Canadian Army wanted to train her as their first female sniper.

Your guide to social media

Smartphones and tablets are high up on the Christmas list for lots of people this year. Whether you鈥檙e thinking of buying your mum and dad something or giving your children their own gadget, the 聽 technology expert LJ Rich can help. She鈥檒l be talking to Jane about the advantages they can bring, as well as telling you everything you need to know about social networking sites to keep up with the kids.

Domestic Abuse, the Family Justice System and Parental Contact

In February 2013 a listener heard June Venters QC, on Woman鈥檚 Hour discussing the issue of parental contact after separation or divorce when there has been domestic violence in a relationship. Having finally escaped her ex-husband after years of physical and mental abuse the listener鈥檚 stress continued with what she felt was the failure of the family justice system to help keep her children safe. In desperation she contacted June as soon as the programme finished. They both join Jane to explain what happened next.聽

Neeta Patel

Neeta Patel is the CEO of the and a trustee of the . She joins Jane, to talk about the work both charities do in supporting young people in the business world.聽

Ginette Leach

Ginette Leach, was a married housewife from Kent who's life changed when she聽joined the peace camps at Greenham Common. She left her husband, went to university and came out as a lesbian.聽Now her diaries, written during the protests, have been dramatized for our series.聽Ginette speaks to Jane Garvey.聽

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Jane Garvey
Interviewed Guest Kiesza
Interviewed Guest June Venters
Interviewed Guest LJ Rich
Interviewed Guest Neeta Patel
Interviewed Guest Ginette Leach
Interviewed Guest Catherine

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  • Mon 8 Dec 2014 10:00

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