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Russian journalist 'back from the dead' and sexist "double standards"

How would you react if a loved one faked their own death? And are there double standards when it comes to sexism?

Authorities in Ukraine have been criticised for faking the murder of a Russian journalist in Kiev.
Arkady Babchenko was found shot dead on Tuesday - but sent shock waves around the world when he arrived at a news conference yesterday, very much alive.
Ukraine now say they faked the killing to protect him from an imminent Russian attack.
How would you react if your loved one faked their own death? Would you forgive them?

And broadcaster Mariella Frostrup has complained of a new 'double standard' allowing women to lust over men without any accusations of sexism.
She says that she can comment on a shot of a shirtless Poldark actor, Aidan Turner - but if men were to leer over female stars in the same way, they would face backlash.Do you agree with Mariella? Are there double standards when it comes to sexism? Is there anything wrong with finding a member of the opposite sex attractive and saying so?

1 hour, 56 minutes

Last on

Thu 31 May 2018 09:00

Music Played

  • Feargal Sharkey

    A Good Heart

    • The 80's the Album of the Decade.
    • Emi.
  • Etta James

    I Just Want To Make Love To You

    • The Best of All Woman Volume 2.
    • Dino.
  • Monico Blond

    When Girls Cry

    • When Girls Cry.
    • Fizzy Moon Records/Kartel Musi.
  • Mr Big

    To Be With You

    • Soft Rock.
    • Polygram Tv.
  • Kool & the Gang

    Jungle Boogie

    • Essential Soundtracks.
    • Telstar Tv.
  • Cam

    Diane

    • Diane.
    • Sony.
  • Bruce Springsteen

    Streets of Philadelphia

    • Bruce Springsteen - Greatest Hits.
    • Columbia.
  • Four Tops

    Loco In Acapulco

    • The Four Tops - Singles Collection.
    • Polygram Tv.
  • Kirsty MacColl

    They Don't Know

    • Galore - Kirsty Maccoll.
    • Virgin.
  • Dave Edmunds

    Girls Talk

    • Dave Edmunds - Chronicles.
    • Connoisseur.
  • Gabrielle

    Show Me

    • Show Me.
    • Bmg Rights Management (Uk) Ltd.
  • The Rolling Stones

    Ruby Tuesday

    • The Rolling Stones Singles Collection.
    • Abkco.
  • Yazoo

    Only You

    • Alison Moyet-Singles.
    • Columbia.
  • Jessie J

    Price Tag (feat. B.o.B)

    • Now That's What I Call Music 78.
    • Warner Music Uk Limited.
  • Chris Rea

    On The Beach

    • Best Summer...Ever, The.
    • Virgin.

Broadcast

  • Thu 31 May 2018 09:00