Woman's HourEpisodes Available now

Woman's Hour live from the Crossed Wires Podcast Festival in Sheffield
Anita Rani and Nuala McGovern from the Montgomery Theatre in front of a live audience.

02/07/2026
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.

Child mental health services, Amanda Wakeley, murder of Annabel Rook
A new report highlights growing demand and long waits in child mental health services.

National Maternity Investigation, Budget-friendly school holidays, Wigs
We discuss the key findings of Baroness Amos' National Maternity Investigation.

Helen George, Wimbledon, Met Police and VAWG
Actor Helen George explains why musical theatre was always her first love.

Weekend Woman's Hour: Joanna Cherry and Inclusive Fashion
The former SNP MP reflects on a "tumultuous decade" in Scottish politics.

Beth Orton performs live, The 23-year divorce case, DJ Smokin Jo
The singer-songwriter talks about her career and her new album.

Nottingham Ockendon review, Sarah Vine, Frida Kahlo at Tate Modern
Two women whose babies died react to the Ockendon review of Nottingham maternity care.

Women and heat, IVF add-ons, Costume designer Sandy Powell
How are women's bodies impacted by heat?

Charlotte Edwards; Jeffrey Donaldson convicted; Inclusive fashion; SEND inclusion bases
As England face West Indies in the Women's Cricket World Cup we speak to their head coach.