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Cosmetic surgery review

The photographic exhibition that hopes to show that being athletic isn't only for the young. Plus, Sir Bruce Keogh on his review into cosmetic surgery after the PIP scandal.

The Masters Games photographic exhibition that hopes to show that idea that athletics isn't only for the young.
Sir Bruce Keogh on his Review into the cosmetic surgery after the PIP scandal. Children and interfaith marriages. Summer reads, forget chick flicks - why not catch up with some feminist classics. Plus a celebration of the pioneering Queens of Comedy.
Presenter Jenni Murray
Producer Sharmini Selvarajah.

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58 minutes

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Wed 15 Aug 2012 10:00

Chapters

  • Plastic surgery enquiry

    A major review into cosmetic surgery is being launched in light of the PIP breast implant scandal. Jenni hears from NHS Medical Director Sir Bruce Keogh.

    Duration: 06:21

  • Summer reads: feminist classics

    From old favourites to the pioneering feminist writers of the 60s to current writers. Katy Guest, Literary Editor of the Independent on Sunday and novelist Joanna Briscoe discuss.

    Duration: 09:01

  • Children and interfaith families

    A judge has ruled that a 10yr old Jewish girl can be baptised as a Christian against her mother’s wishes. Rosalind Birtwistle and Elisabeth Arweck discuss.

    Duration: 08:36

  • Veteran athletes

    An exhibition in Cambridge is showing pictures of sportsmen and women competing in the Masters Games – events for athletes ranging in age from their mid-30s to their 90s. Louise Adamson reports.

    Duration: 08:32

  • Pioneering queens of comedy

    The pioneering golden girls or female trailblazers of British TV comedy with Dick Fiddy, Curator of the Queens Of TV Comedy season at the BFI, and comedy writer and performer Brenda Gilhooly.

    Duration: 09:19

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  • Wed 15 Aug 2012 10:00

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