‘He opened the conversation with: ‘What's wrong with you?’’

Author Lottie Mills told anita rani why she wants to use her writing to change the perception that people with a disability have something ‘wrong with them’, & show it as something beautiful instead.

Listen here ⬇️

'I was seriously worried for my life’

British cyclist Lizzy Banks told Nuala McGovern how her 10-month battle with anti-doping authorities left her feeling suicidal.

She's been absolved of any blame, having proved on the balance of probabilities her test was contaminated ⬇️

❓ What should we be aware of as we age?

As part of our bank holiday special all about ageing, NHS GP and broadcaster Dr Radha shared her advice.

From keeping active for bone health to forming relationships to help prevent loneliness - keep listening for her tips... ⬇️

‘You feel overwhelmed, like you're bombarded'

❓ Have you ever been 'love bombed'?

Woman's Hour listener Lynn @mrsmummypennyUK, told Nuala McGovern about her experience of ‘love bombing’ & relationship therapist, Simone Bose, shared the signs we can look out for ⬇️

📢 On Weekend Woman's Hour:

🚴‍♀️ Cyclist Lizzy Banks on her 10-month battle with anti-doping authorities
🎪 Marisa Carnesky Productions discusses the forgotten women of circus
❓ How to spot the signs you're being 'love bombed'
🎹 Celebrating Clara Schumann with Lucy Parham

Listen from 4pm🔽

'It's really important today of all days we talk about infected people'

Ahead of the Infected Blood Inquiry publishing its findings, Clair Walton told @bbcnuala about why she's calling for greater recognition for the wives & partners infected with HIV ⬇️

Have you ever heard of Koringa?

Her story was shared on Woman’s Hour today by theatre-maker Marisa Carnesky Marisa Carnesky Productions who wants to highlight forgotten stories about the women of the circus 🎪

Listen here 🎧⬇️

'I was seriously worried for my life’

British cyclist Lizzy Banks told Nuala McGovern how her 10-month battle with anti-doping authorities left her feeling suicidal.

She's been absolved of any blame, having proved on the balance of probabilities her test was contaminated ⬇️

‘He opened the conversation with: ‘What's wrong with you?’’

Author Lottie Mills told anita rani why she wants to use her writing to change the perception that people with a disability have something ‘wrong with them’, & show it as something beautiful instead.

Listen here ⬇️

❓ What should we be aware of as we age?

As part of our bank holiday special all about ageing, NHS GP and broadcaster Dr Radha shared her advice.

From keeping active for bone health to forming relationships to help prevent loneliness - keep listening for her tips... ⬇️

📢 The actor and disability rights campaigner Liz Carr is fronting a new BBC documentary: Better off Dead?

It explores the controversial topic of the legalisation of assisted dying.

She tells Clare McDonnell why the possibility of changing the law terrifies her ⬇️

'I've lived my entire life in music...' 🎵

Clara Schumann was one of the greatest female musicians of the 19th century.

Lucy Parham and Dame Harriet Walter join anita rani to discuss their Wigmore Hall concert 'I, Clara' celebrating her groundbreaking life and music 🔽🎧

17-year-old Carys Holmes was rejected by the Army, despite passing all the selection tests, because two members of her family have had breast cancer.

The Army have now apologised and offered her a job. Carys & Emma Norton from Centre for Military Justice share an update with anita rani 🎧 ⬇️

The 2024 Shackleton Medal for the Protection of Polar Regions has been awarded to Valerie Courtois 🏅

She joins anita rani to explain the role of Indigenous guardians in conservation & why they’re so important in preserving our ecosystems 🔽

Women’s votes could outnumber men’s for the first time in India’s general election 🇮🇳 🗳️

BBC correspondent Divya Arya joins anita rani to discuss why & what issues women care about most in the world’s largest democracy 🔽

'I've lived my entire life in music...' 🎵

Clara Schumann was one of the greatest female musicians of the 19th century.

Lucy Parham and Dame Harriet Walter join anita rani to discuss their Wigmore Hall concert 'I, Clara' celebrating her groundbreaking life and music 🔽🎧

The 2024 Shackleton Medal for the Protection of Polar Regions has been awarded to Valerie Courtois 🏅

She joins anita rani to explain the role of Indigenous guardians in conservation & why they’re so important in preserving our ecosystems. Listen from 10am 🎧 🔽

‘You feel overwhelmed, like you're bombarded'

❓ Have you ever been 'love bombed'?

Woman's Hour listener Lynn @mrsmummypennyUK, told Nuala McGovern about her experience of ‘love bombing’ & relationship therapist, Simone Bose, shared the signs we can look out for ⬇️

Have you ever heard of Koringa?

Her story was shared on Woman’s Hour today by theatre-maker Marisa Carnesky Marisa Carnesky Productions who wants to highlight forgotten stories about the women of the circus 🎪

Listen here 🎧⬇️

'It's really important today of all days we talk about infected people'

Ahead of the Infected Blood Inquiry publishing its findings, Clair Walton told @bbcnuala about why she's calling for greater recognition for the wives & partners infected with HIV ⬇️