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Last broadcast on Mon, 19 Sep 2011, 10:00 on BBC Radio 4.
Synopsis
How easy is it for women to make their way in motorsports racing? We hear from two women with different experiences. Novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford discusses the importance of letter writing in the digital age and reveals why she treasures a hand-written letter which was sent to her by the wife of Winston Churchill. We discuss a recent report calling for more support for older carers whose own health is endangered as a result of looking after others and ask how GPs could help lighten their load. Ksenija Sidorova has taken accordion playing to world class level. She plays live in the studio and puts the case for the accordion to be recognised as a fully-fledged classical instrument. Presented by Jane Garvey.
Women and Formula 1
Desire Wilson is a renowned motorsports racer. She is one of only five women to have competed in Formula One in the 1980s and she scored two overall victories in the FIA World Sports Car Championship races. Her new book Driven By Desire explores her path to success in a competitive and male dominated world. But how easy is it for women to make their name on the Formula One circuit today and what challenges do they face? Desire Wilson and budding racing driver Annalese Ferrari join Jane in the studio.
'Driven by Desire' is published today.
Ksenija Sidorova
Ksenija Sidorova is a world-class accordion player. At only 16, the Latvian-born musician studied classical accordion at the Royal Academy of Music, honing her skills to become a prize-winning performer. From there, she went on to earn her Masters, win international competitions in Latvia, Russia and Italy and be aligned with some of the world’s most respected Companies and Orchestras. She joins Jane in the studio to play her take on a classic and to discuss why the accordion should be recognised as a fully-fledged classical instrument.
Older carers
More support is needed for older carers who face failing health, stress and depression because of their caring responsibilities – according to a recent report by the Princess Royal Trust for Carers. Bad backs, missed doctors appointments and isolation are just some of the effects of caring on older people and the Trust wants GPs and Health Trusts to put greater emphasis on the benefits of supporting older carers. A carer, Vida Timms, Dr Clare Gerarda, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, and Liz Fenton, Chief Executive of the Princess Royal Trust for Carers join Jane to discuss.
The Lost Art of Letter Writing?
The novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford has just published her 27th novel, Letter from a Stranger. The plot of the novel turns on a letter containing a shocking revelation which changes everything for six of the characters. Barbara Taylor Bradford treasures a hand-written letter she received from Winston Churchill’s wife, Clementine Churchill, when she was a little girl during the War. But how important is letter-writing in the digital age? Jane is joined by Barbara and by Emma Barnett, Digital Media Editor of The Telegraph.
'Letter from a Stranger' is published now.
Chapters
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Chapter 1
A carer Vida Timms, Dr Clare Gerarda, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, and Liz Fenton, Chief Executive of the Princess Royal Trust for Carers on how support is needed for older carers.
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Chapter 2
Novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford and Emma Barnett, Digital Media Editor of The Telegraph discuss.
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Chapter 3
The world-class accordion player performs live.
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Chapter 4
Motorsports race Desire Wilson and budding racing driver Annalese Ferrari on how women can make their name on the F1 circuit today.
Broadcast
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Mon 19 Sep 201110:00
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