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Inga Bejer Engh, sperm donation, Astrid Bonfield and Stealing Sheep

Inga Bejer Engh on prosecuting Anders Breivik, should a man be able to donate sperm without his wife's consent, Dr Astrid Bonfield, and Stealing Sheep. Presented by Jenni Murray.

On the first day of his trial for the murder of 77 Norwegians last year, Anders Breivik gave a Nazi-style salute. The Chief Prosecutor, Inga Bejer Engh responded by walking over and calmly shaking his hand. It demonstrated that Bejer Engh was not going to be provoked and the trial would be conducted in a fair and reasoned fashion. She will be speaking to Jenni about the prosecution and about the implications of Breivik's twenty one year sentence, for Norway's penal system.

Sperm Donation: Should a man be able to donate sperm without his wife's consent? Or should it be treated as a joint 'marital asset'? To discuss the current assessment that takes place, and the ethical issues involved, Jenni is joined by Dr. Allan Pacey, Fertility Expert at the University of Sheffield and Dr Anna Smajdor, Lecturer in Medical Ethics, University of East Anglia.

In December this year, the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund is being wound up. Over the past fifteen years it has awarded over £100 million to organisations who help the vulnerable and those who have been marginalised in society. Jenni is joined by Chief Executive - Dr Astrid Bonfield - who will be giving her only broadcast interview to Woman's Hour.

Liverpool has always had a vibrant music scene; a guaranteed legacy for the city that spawned The Beatles. But its music is traditionally male-dominated - bands like Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Lightening Seeds, The La's and The Searchers all came from Merseyside. The city is now home to an all-girl, pysch-folk band called Stealing Sheep, and they're moulding a brand new Merseyside sound.

Presented by Jenni Murray.
Produced by Susannah Tresilian.

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58 minutes

Chapters

  • Inga Bejer Engh

    On the first day of his trial for the murder of 77 Norwegians, Anders Breivik gave a Nazi salute. The Chief Prosecutor, Inga Bejer Engh responded by calmly shaking his hand. She speaks to Jenni.

    Duration: 12:09

  • Sperm Donation

    Should a wife be consulted if her husband wants to donate sperm? One woman's husband donated without telling her and she has called on authorities to change the guidelines on consent.

    Duration: 08:42

  • Dr Astrid Bonfield

    Today marks the fifteenth anniversary of the death of Princess Diana. What has been legacy of the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund? Jenni is joined by its Chief Executive, Dr Astrid Bonfield.

    Duration: 07:21

  • Horseboating

    The Horseboating Society re-create the journeys undertaken by horse drawn barges. Sue Day is the founder of the society and Geoff Bird joined her on her boat, Maria.

    Duration: 04:42

  • Stealing Sheep

    Liverpool band Stealing Sheep join Jenni to discuss musical influences, the teachings of Paul McCartney and how they draw inspiration from their city.

    Duration: 08:41

Broadcast

  • Fri 31 Aug 2012 10:00

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