Saoirse Ronan’s viral moment, Mother on hunger strike, Donna Ockendon and her daughter Phoebe

Woman's Hour

BBC

Society & Culture, Health & Fitness, Personal Journals

4.2 • 2.9K Ratings

🗓️ 1 November 2024

⏱️ 58 minutes

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Summary

Saoirse Ronan’s comments on the Graham Norton Show last week when she interjected in a conversation about self-defence and highlighted the issue of women’s safety are continuing to make headlines. She was applauded by the audience, but how much courage does it take to call something out like this? Joining Anita Rani to discuss are the journalist Ash Sarkar and counselling psychologist Dr Elaine Kasket.

British-Egyptian activist and maths professor Laila Soueif has been on hunger strike for the past month to protest her son Alaa’s incarceration in Egypt. He is the country’s most high profile political prisoner. Laila and her daughter Sanaa – who has faced arrest and imprisonment herself – join Anita to talk about why they won’t stop fighting for Alaa’s release.

Donna Ockenden, the midwife best known for leading independent investigations into shocking maternity scandals says she's 'disgusted' at the experience her disabled daughter, Phoebe, had in A&E recently. Phoebe and Donna join Anita for their first broadcast interview to explain what went wrong and what they want to change.

It’s not uncommon to see young children using a tablet or a video game, but how much time on these devices is too much? A new UK study has explored how children under three engage with digital technology at home. The research reveals the significant extent of toddlers’ access to various devices, and highlights how these devices can support their early language and literacy development. Anita is joined by Professor Rosie Flewitt who led the study.

Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Maryam Maruf Editor: Sarah Crawley Studio Manager: Sue Maillot

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0:00.0	You are about to listen to a BBC podcast and I'd like to tell you a bit about what goes into making one.
0:06.5	I'm Sadata Sese, an assistant commissioner of podcasts for BBC Sounds.
0:11.2	I pull a lot of levers to support a diverse range of podcasts on all sorts of subjects,
0:16.0	relationships, identity, comedy, even one that mixes poetry, music and inner city life.
0:22.4	So one day I'll be helping host develop their ideas, the next fact-checking, a feature,
0:28.3	and the next looking at how a podcast connects with its audience, and maybe that's you.
0:33.6	So if you like this podcast, check out some others on BBC Sounds.
0:39.5	BBC Sounds, music, radio podcasts.
0:43.6	Hello, I'm Anita Rani and welcome to Woman's Hour from BBC Radio 4.
0:48.5	Good morning and welcome to Friday's Woman's Hour.
0:51.9	Think about all the tech that surrounds you in your home, your TV, tablet, camera, Alexa.
0:57.3	This is the world children are now born into.
1:01.2	We're going to discuss the negative aspects.
1:03.2	No, we always discuss the negative aspects of tech on the program,
1:06.5	but a new study suggests that for up to three-year-olds,
1:09.6	this exposure is not necessarily a bad thing and may support their early development.
1:15.6	Also on the program this morning, we'll be hearing from two mothers, both taking a stand for their children.
1:21.9	Leila Suif is currently on hunger strike for her son who's a political prisoner in Egypt.
1:27.3	She'll be talking to me along with her daughter, Sonna, and Donna Ockenden.
1:31.4	You may recognise the name.
1:32.8	She's the midwife best known for leading the independent investigations into shocking maternity care scandals.
1:39.1	She's called out the NHS, based on the treatment her daughter received,, who has learning disabilities in A&E.
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