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Olivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John on being a 'cancer thriver', flyweight boxer Nicola Adams on going for Gold at the Olympics, and why a leading charity wants us to stop hoarding our bras.

Olivia Newton-John on her music and movies and her new career as a food writer. What do the latest unemployment figures mean for women? Flyweight boxer Nicola Adams on her hopes for an Olympic Gold. A celebration of screen icon Elizabeth Taylor and her jewels. And why Oxfam want us to stop hoarding our old bras and donate them to women in the developing world.

Producer Louise Corley.
Presenter Jenni Murray.

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58 minutes

Last on

Wed 18 Apr 2012 10:00

Chapters

  • Women and employment

    Government figures show that more women are entering the labour market. Katie Schmuecker from the Institute for Public Policy Research and Katie Donovan from Mumsnet discuss.

    Duration: 08:26

  • Olivia Newton-John

    Olivia Newton-John talks about her new book which includes advice and recipes that she claims have helped her remain healthy since her diagnosis of breast cancer.

    Duration: 08:55

  • Olympic hopefuls: Boxing Nicola Adams

    Nicola Adams is a flyweight boxer and is hoping to qualify for Olympics. Reporter Louise Adamson met her in training.

    Duration: 07:44

  • Elizabeth Taylor and her jewellery

    A new documentary explores Elizabeth Taylor through some of her most precious possessions. Director Michael Waldman and Dr Lucy Bolton Queen Mary, University of London discuss.

    Duration: 07:42

  • Bra hunt

    Jenni finds out why Oxfam wants women to donate their unwanted bras to their shops. She talks to Fi Gilfeather, Head of Marketing of Oxfam Shops.

    Duration: 06:30

Broadcast

  • Wed 18 Apr 2012 10:00

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