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Presented by Jane Garvey. Michelle Knight on her 11 years held prisoner by Ariel Castro; the campaign to get mothers' names on marriage certificates; and soprano Pretty Yende.

Michelle Knight on being held prisoner for 11 years in Cleveland, Ohio suffering unimaginable cruelty at the hands of Ariel Castro. She tells Jenni about how she managed to survive the ordeal and come out of it stronger than ever.

We discuss the campaign to get the name and occupation of mothers as well as fathers on marriage certificates. Caroline Criado Perez tells us why she thinks it's so important. And family historian and records specialist Audrey Collins explains the document's history.

Ben Brooks-Dutton's wife was knocked down and killed by a car. He describes how he has helped his young son cope and why he decided to share his grief with others on his blog.

Nasa's chief scientist Dr Ellen Stofan on growing lettuce in space and the latest on the mission to Mars. South African opera star Pretty Yende on the TV advert that inspired her and changed her life. Laura Wilson and Liz Calder on the appeal of Patricia Highsmith. An archive recording of telegraphist Annie May Martin on her role in the Women's Army Auxiliary in 1918 and the Imperial War Museums project to create a digital memorial to mark the lives of more than 8 million people in WW1.

Music from First Aid Kit.

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58 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Jane Garvey
Interviewed Guest Michelle Knight
Interviewed Guest Caroline Criado-Perez
Interviewed Guest Audrey Collins
Interviewed Guest Benjamin Brooks-Dutton
Interviewed Guest Ellen Stofan
Interviewed Guest Pretty Yende
Performer First Aid Kit
Producer Rabeka Nurmahomed
Editor Jane Thurlow

Broadcast

  • Sat 17 May 2014 16:00

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