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Tina Fey, women voting in and standing for election in Saudi Arabia for the first time, and the treatment of severe anorexia.

Local council elections in Saudi Arabia this weekend are the third in the nation's modern history, but the first in which women will be allowed to both vote and stand. Jane is joined by Rothna Begum Woman's Rights Researcher at Human Rights Watch for the Middle East and North Africa to discuss what the results of the elections mean for Saudi women.

Tina Fey, the American writer, actress, comedian and producer is described by many as a comic genius. Best known for the teen classic 'Mean Girls', Saturday Night Live and the Emmy award winning television series 30 Rock she joins Emma Barnett to discuss her latest film 'Sisters', which stars her friend and frequent collaborator Amy Poehler.

Sophia Gore is the author of a new book, The Rustle of a Wing: Finding Hope Beyond Anorexia. Sophia has been living with severe anorexia for more than fifteen years. She is now twenty-nine. She has been sectioned and force fed several times. After many years of mostly unsuccessful and very costly treatment it was finally agreed in the autumn of 2013 that Sophia would be offered palliative care. In a powerful and upsetting interview, she talks to Jane about her treatment over the years.

Dasha Nicholls, Chair of the Eating Disorders Faculty at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, talks to Jane about care for the most extreme cases of anorexia.

Presenter: Jane Garvey
Producer: Kirsty Starkey.

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Chapters

  • Tina Fey

    Tina Fey on her career, comedy double standards and surviving 'urine cups' at SNL.

    Duration: 12:53

  • Local council elections in Saudi Arabia

    Rothna Begum, Woman's Rights Researcher, on what the results mean for Saudi women.

    Duration: 05:22

  • Sophia Gore: Finding Hope Beyond Anorexia

    Sophia talks about living with severe anorexia for more than fifteen years.

    Duration: 12:50

  • Care for the most extreme cases of anorexia

    Dasha Nicholls, Chair of the Eating Disorders Faculty, at Royal College of Psychiatrists.

    Duration: 10:22

Anorexia

Information and advice about overcoming eating disorders for sufferers, family and friends.

Beat is an eating disorders charity providing support and information to anyone affected by eating disorders, including sufferers, family members and friends, professionals and anyone who wants to find out more about eating disorders.

Beat Adult Helpline (over 18's): 0845 634 1414
Beat Youthline (for those aged 25 or under): 0845 634 7650 

A confidential listening service for people who are suicidal or in despair.

Helpline: 08457 909090 

SANE runs a national, out-of-hours helpline offering specialist emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers.

Helpline: 0845 767 8000 

The Beat Carers' Forum is an online community dedicated to carers, where you can find information and access support, talking to other people who have supported someone with an eating disorder.

This website provides parents and carers of people with eating disorders with a toolkit to help educate, empower and equip them to deal more effectively with the caring role.

Credits

Presenter Jane Garvey
Producer Kirsty Starkey
Interviewed Guest Tina Fey
Interviewed Guest Rothna Begum
Interviewed Guest Sophia Gore
Interviewed Guest Dasha Nicholls

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    ±«Óãtv Radio 4

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