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01/04/2011

Jenni Murray presents: A head for business - can you teach business nous or are you born with it? The final days of the Duchess of Windsor. Matching accessories - too Queen Mother?

Jenni Murray presents.

Have changing attitudes to homosexuality shifted perceptions of masculinity? Mark McCormack from Brunel university discusses his new research with John Amaechi, the first openly gay basket ball player.

A head for business - can you teach business nous or are you born with it? Self made business woman Michelle Mone is in discussion with successful Dragon's Den entrepreneur Carol Savage.

Hugo Vickers talks about his new book which tells the story of the final days of the Duchess of Windsor.

Louise Adamson takes a look at a new exhibition of handbags and shoes in Woking. Fashion writer Justine Picardie and fashion historian Anthea Jarvis discuss the art of matching accessories.

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45 minutes

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Fri 1 Apr 2011 10:00

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  • Perceptions of masculinity

    New research shows boys are now coming out whilst still at school. Mark McCormack, Brunel University and John Amaechi, the first openly gay American basket ball player discuss.

    Duration: 13:34

  • Can you teach business nous?

    Having a ‘real head for business’ - is it instinctive, or can business savvy actually be taught? Carol Savage who has headed up marketing for leading brands and Michelle Mone discuss.

    Duration: 08:38

  • The Duchess of Windsor

    'In Behind Closed Doors: The Tragic, Untold Story of the Duchess of Windsor', Hugo Vickers explores the final sad years of the life of the Duchess of Windsor. He joins Jenni to discuss.

    Duration: 08:08

  • Matching accessories

    By matching your handbag and shoes are you in danger of falling foul of the fashion police? Louise Adamson reports and fashion writer Justine Picardie and fashion historian Anthea Jarvis discuss.

    Duration: 12:02

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  • Fri 1 Apr 2011 10:00

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