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09/06/2011

Presented by Jenni Murray. Italian Vogue on 'Real Beauties' - is Size Zero over? Volunteering during the Olympics. The end of Women's Studies at University? Actor Samantha Spiro.

Presented by Jenni Murray.This month's Italian Vogue may have a predictable enough title, 'Real Beauties'. Instead of the super-thin, androgynous models of the catwalk, it shows three voluptuous women. But will high fashion ever embrace women bigger than a size 6? We hear about the volunteer army currently being recruited for the Olympic Games next year, Samantha Spiro talks about her new role in a production of "Chicken Soup with Barley" at the Royal Court and we look at the decline in popularity of women's studies at universities today.

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  • Fashion and Larger Models

    Jenni speaks to Italian Vogue editor Franca Sozzani about why her magazine has featured larger models. Jenni is joined by Carole White, founder of Premier Models and by fashion expert Caryn Franklin.

    Duration: 12:52

  • Samantha Spiro

    Jenni speaks to actress Samantha Spiro who's playing the role of Sarah Kahn in a new production of Arnold Wesker's play Chicken Soup with Barley.

    Duration: 09:06

  • Volunteering For the Olympics

    Seventy thousand volunteers will be chosen to work for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Jenni speaks to Jean Tomlin, Director of HR for the London Olympics.

    Duration: 05:04

  • Stirling Castle

    Anna Magnusson speaks to Lorna Ewan from Historic Scotland, about Mary of Guise, who made her home in Stirling Castle during the 1540s.

    Duration: 07:26

  • The Changing Nature of Women's Studies

    Jenni is joined by Dr Steve Davies, from the Institute of Economic Affairs and Professor Mary Evans of the Gender Institute who both taught Women's Studies in its early days.

    Duration: 07:38

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  • Thu 9 Jun 2011 10:00
    成人快手 Radio 4

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