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23/06/2010

Presented by Jenni Murray. Who decides what constitutes a 'perfect' body? Theodora in history; new guidelines on Meningitis; jazz from Nnenna Freelon.

Presented by Jenni Murray. Who decides what constitutes a "perfect" body? Despite the recession cosmetic surgery increases in popularity - the artist Alison Lapper discusses body image with Phillippa Diedrichs, a psychologist at the Centre for Appearance Research at the University of the West of England and Anna Richardson from Channel 4's Supersize V Superskinny.
We look at the role of Theodora in history, new guidelines on treating meningitis in young people and live jazz from the American singer Nnenna Freelon.

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Wed 23 Jun 2010 10:00
成人快手 Radio 4

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  • Meningitis

    Christine Lake talks about the meningococcal septicaemia that nearly killed her son. And Linda Glennie, the Head of Research at the Meningitis Research Foundation talks about the new NICE guidelines.

    Duration: 08:42

  • Theodora

    Stella Duffy talks about 'Theodora' - the subject of her new novel.

    Duration: 09:32

  • Body Image

    Artist Alison Lapper, Anna Richardson of Supersize v Superskinny and Phillippa Diedrichs, a psychologist at the Centre for Appearance Research at the University of the West of England.

    Duration: 13:49

  • Nnenna Freelon

    Talking about her life and music - and sings live.

    Duration: 09:49

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  • Wed 23 Jun 2010 10:00
    成人快手 Radio 4

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