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06/06/2011

Presented by Jane Garvey. Illustrator and writer Shirley Hughes on 30 years of her creation, Alfie.

Presented by Jane Garvey. Illustrator and writer Shirley Hughes on 30 years of her creation, Alfie. The MP who thinks 'shared parenting' should have the backing of the law when parents divorce - we discuss what's in the children's best interests. Argentinian pianist Ingrid Fliter on international success and her love of Chopin. Speech loss after a stroke is common but what help is available for those who suffer from long term communication difficulties?

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  • Shirley Hughes

    Shirley Hughes on the thirtieth birthday of her creation 鈥楢lfie鈥� , one of the most popular characters in children鈥檚 picture books.

    Duration: 10:31

  • Shared Parenting

    When parents divorce or separate should the presumption be that they share parenting? Jane discusses with sponsor of the Bill, Conservative MP Brian Binley and Mavis Maclean.

    Duration: 10:09

  • Ingrid Fliter, Pianist

    The pianist, Ingrid Fliter, received the 2006 Gilmore Artist Award. She joins Jane to discuss her latest album of Beethoven sonatas and to play a Chopin waltz live in the studio.

    Duration: 08:14

  • Aphasia - communication difficulties after a stroke

    Jane talks to Sharon Smith who had a stroke 21 yrs ago; Carol Pound, speech therapist & founder of Connect, & Prof. Roger Boyle, Nat. Director for Heart Disease & Stroke at the Dept. of Health.

    Duration: 42:31

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  • Mon 6 Jun 2011 10:00
    主播大秀 Radio 4

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