Combating sexism in the armed forces. Plus self sufficiency in Todmorden, and should parents send their children into kids' clubs on holiday? With Sheila McClennon.

Is too much today being asked of grandma's role? Plus the life of Kathy Kirby, golden girl of light entertainment in the 60s, and the number of women in top arts jobs examined.

Helen McCrory on her successful acting career. Plus women fire-fighters, and should infertility be a topic for discussion in sex education classes? With Sheila McClennon.

Maxine Peake and Charlotte Emerson discuss Lillian Hellman's controversial play. Plus, the lack of support given to families of missing people, and the cross country dog run.

British jazz legend Norma Winstone on how the jazz world has changed for women. Plus, Australian author Alexis Wright, and ovarian cancer screening debated.

What can employers do to support women who find themselves in an abusive relationship? Plus, how to get your monosyllabic teenager talking; and what to do with your garden.

Reducing pregnancy-related deaths worldwide. Plus, enforcing the Equality Act; diary writing; and live music from Scots-Palestinian duo Kamilya Jurban and Karine Polwart.

Crime writer Martina Cole explains what motivates women to kill. Plus MP Malalai Joya on the plight of women in Afghanistan, and the pros and cons of taking in paying guests.

How often should grown-up children call their parents? Plus Nina Bernstein on her father, the composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, and what stops women donating their eggs?

How much can taking their clothes off on TV programmes,actually increase a woman's self esteem? Plus, discussing the new Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission.

Should women be tested earlier for cervical cancer? Plus, the legacy of theatrical pioneer Annie Horniman, and is the car the best place to have a meaningful conversation?

How false allegations of rape impact on the lives of the accused and their families; how to wear a headscarf; Swing Out Sister performing live.

Do female world leaders act differently in times of crisis? Plus the problems that arise between friends when serious money differences come between them.

Should all children's details be held on a national database? Plus the risks and benefits of umbilical cord blood banking discussed, and husband hunting in the days of the Raj.

Ian McIntyre on the life of Hester Thrale. Plus Fiona MacKeown on coming to terms with her daughter's death, and what message does High School Musical give to pre-teen girls?

Is poor parenting is a class issue? Plus Ewa Strusinska on women conductors, and what can be done to improve the achievements of women in mathematics?

Could more be done to help the male victims of sexual violence? Plus American musician Michelle Shocked and Emma Cianchi, the youngest rare pig breeder in the country.

Should HPV tests be added to the UK's cervical cancer screening regime? Plus Asma Akhtar on her family tragedy; and live music from jazz singer and stand-up comedian Lea DeLaria. Show more

Actor and comedian Maureen Lipman on her varied career. Plus, music from Juice, an all-girl a cappella trio; and how does being an only child affect us?

Singer and songwriter Carole King on her extraordinary life and career. Plus, Alice Powell, the youngest ever driver in the Formula Renault Championships.