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17/01/2012

The human cost of the funding crisis within social care; why 'women and children first'? ovarian cancer; Anna Calvi sings live in the studio; and how to wear pastels this spring.

The human cost of the funding crisis within social care. Why "women and children first"? Should the Victorian notion of prioritising women and children in disaster situations be upheld? Avastin could be used to treat ovarian cancer. Anna Calvi sings live in the studio. And, how to wear pastels this Spring. Presented by Jane Garvey.

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Tue 17 Jan 2012 10:00

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  • The Human Cost of the Crisis of Social Care

    How serious is the alleged crisis in social care? Jane talks to a community nurse; and discusses with Stephen Dorrell MP, Chair of the Health Select Committee and Michelle Mitchell, Age UK.

    Duration: 13:51

  • Women and Children First

    Re: the evacuation of the Costa Concordia - it鈥檚 been reported women & children had to fight men for places in the lifeboats. Jane talks to Prof. Ed Galea, evacuation specialist, Uni. of Greenwich.

    Duration: 05:34

  • Ovarian Cancer Drug Breakthrough

    International trials show Avastin has been shown to prolong the lives of women in the later stages of ovarian cancer. Jane discusses with Dr Tim Perren, Consultant Medical Oncologist.

    Duration: 08:32

  • Pastels - the new colours for spring

    Pastels have been all over the catwalks, and are set to be a hot new fashion trend this spring. Jane discusses with Hilary Alexander, the Telegraph, & Oonagh O鈥橦agan, of St Martins School of Art.

    Duration: 05:36

  • Anna Calvi

    Singer Anna Calvi was nominated for a Brit Award last week in the breakthrough artist category. She joins Jane in the studio to perform her single 鈥淒esire鈥.

    Duration: 07:01

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  • Tue 17 Jan 2012 10:00

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