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Woman's Hour

Nadiya Hussain, Women's reproductive survey, The Knock, AI and IVF, Arlo Parks

Woman's Hour

BBC

Society & Culture

4.13K Ratings

🗓️ 16 September 2023

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

Since winning the Great British Bake Off in 2015, Nadiya Hussain has published seven cookery books, presented numerous TV shows and been awarded an MBE for services to broadcasting and the culinary arts. Nadiya joins Anita Rani to talk about her latest book and BBC Two series, Nadiya’s Simple Spices. She also celebrates the women in her family.

A survey launched last week by the Government is calling on women in England aged 16 to 55 to share their experiences of reproductive health - from periods, contraception to pregnancy and the menopause. But the decision to only speak to women up to the age of 55 has provoked a backlash. Dr Shazia Malik, a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist and a sub-specialist in reproductive medicine, gives her reaction.

In a new series called The Knock, we’ve heard the stories of two women whose lives were changed when they were told that a loved one had been arrested for sexual offences against children. Deborah Denis, Chief Executive of the Lucy Faithfull Foundation, and Rachel Armitage, Professor of Criminology the University of Huddersfield spoke about the impact of 'the knock' on the families and friends of men arrested for these crimes.

Some British women are now being offered IVF treatment using artificial intelligence. How might AI improve the chances of a successful pregnancy? Suzanne Cawood, Director of Embryology at the Centre for Reproductive and Genetic Health, explains.

Mercury Prize-winning musician Arlo Parks has turned her hand to poetry with her debut book, The Magic Border. It combines original poetry, song lyrics and images.

Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Dianne McGregor

Transcript

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0:00.0

Before you listen to this BBC podcast, I'd like to introduce myself.

0:03.7

My name's Stevie Middleton and I'm a BBC Commissioner for a Load of Sport Podcasts.

0:08.4

I'm lucky to do that at the BBC because I get to work with a leading journalist, experienced

0:12.2

pundits and the biggest sport stars.

0:14.3

Together we bring you untold stories and fascinating insights straight from the players'

0:18.5

mouths.

0:19.5

But the best thing about doing this at the BBC is our unique access to the sport in world.

0:25.0

What that means is that we can bring you podcasts that create a real connection to

0:28.8

dedicated sports fans across the UK.

0:31.2

So if you like this podcast, head over to BBC Sounds where you'll find plenty more.

0:35.6

BBC Sounds, Music, Radio, Podcasts.

0:40.8

Hello, I'm Anita Rani and welcome to Woman's Hour from BBC Radio 4.

0:46.0

Welcome to Weekend Woman's Hour with me and Anita Rani.

0:48.7

Coming up, the landmark government survey of women's health in England has sparked a

0:53.1

backlash for excluding women aged over 55.

0:56.6

British Bake Off winner Nadia Hussain on her new cookbook All About Spices and celebrating

1:01.6

the women in her life, and could AI improve the chances of a successful pregnancy with

1:07.3

IVF?

1:08.3

Plus, the Mercury Prize-winning singer-songwriter Arlo Parks on her debut poetry collection.

1:14.5

But first, a survey launched last week by the government is calling on women in England

1:19.1

aged 16 to 55 to share their experiences of reproductive health from periods, contraception

1:25.5

to pregnancy and the menopause.

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