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08/09/2010

Presented by Jenni Murray. Tamsin Greig discusses her new film, Tamara Drewe. Plus, where are the male teachers in early learning? There's live music from singer Nell Bryden.

Presented by Jenni Murray. The actress Tamsin Greig on her new film 'Tamara Drewe'. The latest statistics on the teacher workforce show that almost one in four primary schools in England have no male teachers - we look at what the impact of this and what can be done? Iris Murdoch died in 1999 with 26 novels to her name and numerous literary awards - 11 years on from her death, how does her reputation as a novelist stand? And there's live music from American singer Nell Bryden.

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45 minutes

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Wed 8 Sep 2010 10:00

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  • Tamsin Greig

    Well-known to Radio 4 listeners as Debbie Aldridge in Archers, actress Tamsin stars in new film 'Tamara Drewe'

    Duration: 10:09

  • Male primary teachers

    Almost one in four primary schools in England have no male teachers at all. Why? With Jamie Wilson, Sue Palmer and Darren Northcott.

    Duration: 10:41

  • Nell Bryden

    The American singer songwriter talks about the painting that changed her life and performs live

    Duration: 10:55

  • Iris Murdoch's literary status

    Bidisha and Dr Anne Rowe discuss the writer's body of work

    Duration: 10:02

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  • Wed 8 Sep 2010 10:00

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