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Female unemployment; babies and salt; Becky Sharp; jockey Hayley Turner

Becky Sharp: modern inspiration or despicable social climber? Unemployment for women over 45 is an increasing problem - we look at the figures and get advice. Out on the gallops with jockey, Hayley Turner. And is there too much salt in the diet of babies and toddlers? Presented by Jenni Murray.

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Mon 8 Aug 2011 10:00
±«Óătv Radio 4

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  • Female unemployment

    Increasingly women approaching 50 are being hit by unemployment. Paula Daly and Bobbie Grahame, Department of Work and Pension and Dalia Ben Galim, Institute for Public Policy Research discuss.

    Duration: 13:12

  • Jockey Hayley Turner

    Hayley Turner is the first woman rider to win an elite “Group One,” race, on Dream Ahead in the July Cup. Lizz Pearson went to meet Hayley, horse trainers and other women jockeys.

    Duration: 09:18

  • Babies and salt

    Seventy percent of eight-month-old babies have a salt intake higher than the recommended UK maximum level. Report author Dr Pauline Emmet and paediatric dietician Jessica Williams discuss.

    Duration: 10:12

  • Becky Sharp - a modern inspiration?

    Why has Becky Sharp endured as an icon into the 21st Century? David James author ‘The Confessions of Becky Sharp’ and Kirsty Milne discuss.

    Duration: 09:11

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  • Mon 8 Aug 2011 10:00
    ±«Óătv Radio 4

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