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Bryony Gordon\'s Mad WorldBryony Gordon's Mad WorldIntroducing... Bright Ideas with Anita RaniWhat does your gut microbiome really do? What’s the best hangover cure? How do you start a business? What’s the best thing to cook in an air fryer? Why is skipping so good for your health?Anita Rani is finding it all out – and more – as she sits down with celebrities and experts to uncover the tips, life hacks, apps and bright ideas they use to make life a little happier every day.Anita’s eclectic guests, including Andi and Miquita Oliver, Dr Ranj and Alexander Armstrong, talk homelife, careers, the surprising...2025-06-2501 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourRace Across the World, Women's Prize winners, Ute Lemper, Measles at GlastoLast night the winners of this year’s Women’s Prize were announced. The winner for fiction is Yael van der Wouden for her novel The Safekeep and the non-fiction prize by Rachel Clarke for her book The Story of a Heart, which tracks the lifesaving gift of a transplant. Anita Rani discusses the winning books with the Chair of Judges for the Fiction Prize, author Kit de Waal, and Chair of Judges for the Non-Fiction Prize, journalist and author Kavita Puri.Race Across The World reached its finale on BBC One this week, after a nearly 9,000-mil...2025-06-1352 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourVictims' Right to Review, Dr Grace Spence Green, Mums in coaching, New play ElephantThe Solicitor General Lucy Rigby KC MP joins Anita Rani to discuss piloting changes to the Victims’ Right to Review in cases of rape and serious sexual assault. Anita is also joined by survivor and campaigner Jade Blue McCrossen-Nethercott, who has been calling for change.New research by UK Coaching reveals that mums could be key to reversing the sharp decline in the number of female volunteer sports coaches, down 10 percent in just two years; Over a third of mums who aren’t currently involved in their child’s sports clubs want to give coaching a go, but ar...2025-06-0554 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourWomen in farming | A Woman’s Hour specialIn a special bank holiday programme, Anita Rani escapes from the studio and spends the day at a dairy farm in Devon to explore the reality of female farmers’ lives.Farmer Lorna Burdge shows Anita what a day in her life as a dairy farmer involves, from milking at 6am to feeding calves, measuring grass, looking after her three children and tackling invoices in the office.We hear about a groundbreaking three-year study into the health and wellbeing of female farmers announced by the University of Exeter and Farming Community Network. Dr Rebecca Wheeler, the pr...2025-05-2657 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourTeaching 'grit', Amnesty International UK, Brain Aneurysm play, New Age of SexismHow do we teach children to have grit? That's what the Government is suggesting needs to be a new focus in schools, to bolster children's mental health. To discuss how parents can help their children develop resilience, Anita Rani is joined by Sue Atkins, parenting coach and author of Parenting Made Easy and child psychologist Laverne Antrobus.We are currently hearing different perspectives on the recent Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman under the Equality Act, and how it could and should be interpreted on the ground. Today Anita speaks to Sacha Deshmukh, Chief...2025-05-1657 minBright Ideas with Anita RaniBright Ideas with Anita RaniIntroducing… Bright Ideas with Anita RaniWhat does your gut microbiome really do? What’s the best app to learn a new language? How do you start a business? What’s the best thing to cook in an air fryer? What does living your best life really mean? Anita Rani is finding it all out – and more – as she sits down with celebrities and experts to uncover the tips, tech, life hacks and bright ideas they use to make life a little happier every day. Anita’s eclectic guests, including Andi and Miquita Oliver, Dr Ranj and Alexander Armstrong, talk homelife, ca...2025-04-2901 minProper Tasty with Tom Kerridge and Chris StarkProper Tasty with Tom Kerridge and Chris StarkThe Anita Rani RoundWelcome to The Proper Tasty Pub Quiz! The weekly pub quiz, hosted by Chef Tom Kerridge and Broadcaster Chris Stark.This week Tom and Chris are joined by BBC Woman's Hour and Countryfile presenter Anita Rani at The Butcher's Tap and Grill in Chelsea. Anita talks about how important the outdoors was to her growing up in Yorkshire and how sharing food is a way of showing love plus Chris and Anita reminisce about toys from the 90's.Anita says that 'you will always find her by the crisps at a...2025-03-2542 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourMillie Bobby Brown's video, Tuppence Middleton on OCD, 30 years of LushA video made and posted by Stranger Things actor Millie Bobby Brown has gone viral. In it she criticises the recent press articles about her appearance, saying "this isn't journalism, this is bullying". The 21-year-old posted a three-minute monologue on her Instagram page, in which she called out article headlines and the names of the reporters who wrote them. Anita Rani is joined by Anita Bhagwandas, beauty journalist and author of Ugly, Olivia Petter, journalist with the Independent and Morgan Fargo, Beauty and Wellness Editor British Vogue to talk about the impact of Millie calling this behaviour out.2025-03-0657 minWoman\'s Hour: Daily PodcastsWoman's Hour: Daily PodcastsMillie Bobby Brown's video, Tuppence Middleton on OCD, 30 years of LushA video made and posted by Stranger Things actor Millie Bobby Brown has gone viral. In it she criticises the recent press articles about her appearance, saying "this isn't journalism, this is bullying". The 21-year-old posted a three-minute monologue on her Instagram page, in which she called out article headlines and the names of the reporters who wrote them. Anita Rani is joined by Anita Bhagwandas, beauty journalist and author of Ugly, Olivia Petter, journalist with the Independent and Morgan Fargo, Beauty and Wellness Editor British Vogue to talk about the impact of Millie calling this behaviour out.Today the...2025-03-0659 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourPolar Preet, 'Swell' poetry, Ballet body-shamingThe Royal Ballet School (RBS) has reached a financial settlement with former student Ellen Elphick who said the body-shaming she experienced while at the elite institution has left her with lifelong psychological damage. The London-based school accepts no liability for the former dancer’s case and has not issued an apology. Ellen talks to Anita Rani about the experience along with her lawyer, Dino Nocivelli.Female-dominated films are more likely to get more sexist criticism in reviews- that's according to a study of more than 17,000 reviews. Another study looked at how women in finance are portrayed in fi...2025-01-3057 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourZla Makva, 'Bicycle face', Lebanon, The TraitorsZla Mavka is a non-violent all-female Ukrainian resistance group, fighting against Russian occupation. It spreads newsletters and shares experiences aiming to support others. Anita Rani is joined by the Guardian's chief culture writer, Charlotte Higgins, who has spoken to some of the members and Tetyana Filevska, the curator at the Ukrainian Institute to find out more.When bicycles were first invented in the 19th century, the main danger associated with them wasn't the design or lack of brakes. For women, it was in fact a health problem called “bicycle face”. Tamsin Johnson, PhD candidate and lecturer at Nott...2025-01-2456 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourAI and IVF, Cousin marriage, Sugarcane documentary, What is 'masculine energy' and how does it affect the workplace?Can AI improve the success rates of women undergoing fertility treatment? Anita Rani discusses the impact of AI on IVF with Dr Cristina Hickman, an embryologist, co-founder of Avenues, and Chair of the Global AI Fertility Society, and Dr Ali Abbara, a Clinician Scientist at Imperial College London, and Consultant in Reproductive Endocrinology at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.The second reading is due today of a private members bill that seeks to ban first-cousin marriage. It’s particularly prevalent among Pakistani and Muslim communities. But what would this mean for women? And how would genetic testing to...2025-01-1757 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourWeekend Woman’s Hour: Anne-Marie Duff, Gisele Pelicot, Black female journalists, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Ballet ShoesIt's the rape trial that has shocked the world. Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband Dominique was sentenced yesterday to 20 years in prison for her rape, alongside 50 other men. We hear Gisèle's own words, and Anita Rani was joined by the BBC's Andrew Harding who has covered the trial from the beginning, and French journalist and founder of The Women's Voices website Cynthia Illouz. Anne-Marie Duff joined Nuala McGovern to talk about her latest stage role in The Little Foxes at London’s Young Vic Theatre. It’s a family drama where she plays Regina Hubbard, an ambitious woman...2024-12-2156 minBhakti hi ShaktiBhakti hi Shaktiराधा रानी के २८ नामो का जाप करने से जो चाहोगे वो मिलेगा |राधा 28 नाम | Radha Rani 28 Naam #shriradha28naam #rasha28names #premanandjimaharaj राधा रानी के २८ नामो का जाप करने से जो चाहोगे वो मिलेगा |राधा 28 नाम | Radha Rani 28 Naam #bhaktihishakti #shriradha28naam #rasha28names #radharani28naam #radha28naamjap #radha28naam #radhajike28naam #youtube #foryou #subscribe #like 2024-11-1703 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourEdinburgh Rape Crisis Centre, Adoption breakdown, Visual artist Bharti Kher, Fawzia MirzaThe Chief Executive of Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre has stepped down. It follows an independent review which found the centre failed to protect women-only spaces. It was commissioned by Rape Crisis Scotland - after an employment tribunal found the centre in Edinburgh had unlawfully discriminated against an employee - who believed sexual assault victims should be able to choose the sex of those supporting them. Anita Rani hears more from Lorna Gordon, the BBC's Scotland correspondent. Karen Maguire received an out-of-court settlement from South Lanarkshire Council last year after her adoption of a two-year-old boy broke down. She won...2024-09-1356 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourListener Week: Leaving a legacy, Periods through history, Belly dancingListener Week is when all the topics, interviews and discussions are chosen by YOU!What is it like to parent a neurodivergent child when you are neurodivergent yourself? Anita Rani speaks to listener Rachel, who discovered she had ADHD after her daughter was diagnosed, and Jo, whose children have dyslexia.How one moment or person can change your life’s trajectory. Listener Bettie tells Anita how a childhood invite to a friend's house introduced her to a new way of life—one she says saved her. The menstrual cycle, periods, time of the mont...2024-08-2257 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourAmanda Abbington, Crime Fiction, Asbestos in Make-up and Sock WarsAmanda Abbington joins Anita Rani to talk about her new role in Tawni O’Dell’s play When It Happens To You. Amanda plays Tara, a mother who is desperately trying to hold her family together after her daughter is brutally attacked. She discusses playing a mother whose own trauma is triggered by her daughter’s experiences and how a culture of shame can lead to women’s silence.In the latest in our series on ‘genre fiction’, we turn to the UK’s most popular genre: crime fiction. Jane Casey is the creator of the award-winning and gritty Mae...2024-08-0257 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourWeekend Woman’s Hour: Olympics preview, Holocaust documentary, Poet Zara Sehar, Sculptor Dominique White, Comedian Sashi PereraThe Paris 2024 Olympics start this evening with the opening ceremony. It's the first time an equal number of men and women will compete in a summer Games. To discuss the sportswomen you should keep an eye out for, Anita Rani is joined by Jeanette Kwakye, a former Olympian herself and now BBC pundit, and also BBC Sport reporter Laura Scott.A new film, The Commandant’s Shadow, follows Hans Jürgen Höss, the 87-year-old son of Rudolf Höss, the camp commandant of Auschwitz who masterminded the murder of more than a million Jews. While Hans enjoy...2024-07-2757 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourMercury Prize Nominees, Paris Olympic Athletes, AdoptionThe Paris 2024 Olympics start this evening with the opening ceremony. It's the first time an equal number of men and women will compete in a summer Games. To discuss the sportswomen you should keep an eye out for, Anita Rani is joined by Jeanette Kwakye, a former Olympian herself and now BBC pundit, and also BBC Sport reporter Laura Scott. Adoption England have described an ‘unprecedented’ decline in adoption rates. For the first time in recent years, there are now more children in need of adoption than those looking to adopt. To discuss why, Anita is joined by S...2024-07-2652 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourSouthall Black Sisters, Audrey Powne, Dr Michael Mosley's exercise snackingThree women who were the victims of a racial attack have had the charges of assault made against them by their assailant discontinued by the CPS. Selma Taha, the executive director for advocacy group Southall Black Sisters, and Danae Thomas, two of the women, join Anita Rani to talk about what impact the charges being dropped has had, and how they’re hoping this might impact further action against racist violence against women and girls. Saturday’s Wimbledon champion will be a first time winner in SW19. Czech player Barbora Krejcikova will face Italy’s Jasmine Paolini after...2024-07-1252 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourThe future of the two-child benefit cap, Women of Windrush opera, what is next for Kamala Harris?The Department for Work and Pensions has just published statistics on the number of people affected by the so-called two-child benefit cap, which restricts child tax credit and universal credit to the first two children in most households. Some campaigners have called the cap the biggest driver of the rise in child poverty in the UK and are demanding the new Labour government scrap it immediately. So what is the future of the policy? Anita Rani talks to BBC political correspondent Hannah Miller, to Sara Ogilvie, Director of Policy, Rights and Advocacy at the Child Poverty Action Group and...2024-07-1153 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourLive from Glastonbury: Cyndi Lauper, Corinne Bailey Rae & DJ Ritu'Girls Just Want to Have Fundamental Rights' has become a popular placard at women's rights events around the world. The singer behind the anthem that inspired it is none other than Cyndi Lauper. She joins Anita Rani to reflect on her 40-year career, becoming a feminist figure and performing on the iconic Pyramid Stage. Corinne Bailey Rae's latest album is a complete departure from her previous work. Black Rainbows is inspired by a trip to Stony Island Arts Bank, a Chicago-based archive of black art and culture. The record spans punk, rock, experimental jazz, electronica and more...2024-06-2852 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourElite rower Helen Glover, Leader Interview: Carla Denyer, Les Amazones d'Afrique, OzempicEarlier this month, the British Olympic Association announced the 42 athletes selected to represent Team GB in rowing at 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Among them is the two-time Olympic gold medallist Helen Glover competing at this level for the 4th time as part of the Women’s four. In 2015 Helen was ranked the top female rower in the world and went on to become the first mother to row for Team GB in 2021. Now having had three children she has her sights set on the podium once more - joining the ranks of other athletes who've achieved sporting success after ha...2024-06-1452 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourPlus ones, Swifties, Scotland rape rule, Long-lost siblingsScotland's most senior law officer has asked nine of the country's judges to overturn an 87-year-old rule on evidence in cases involving rape and other sexual offences. Since she became Lord Advocate in 2021, Dorothy Bain KC has often spoken of her desire to improve the criminal justice system for victims, particularly women and girls. She is now seeking radical changes which would allow more rape cases to reach court. Anita Rani talks to David Cowan, BBC Scotland's home affairs correspondent.A group of state secondary schools in Southwark, south London, has decided to act as a collective...2024-06-0756 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourWeekend Woman’s Hour: British cyclist Lizzy Banks, Show-women, Love bombing, Infected blood scandalOn 28 July last year the British cyclist Lizzy Banks received an email from UK Anti Doping to say she had return two Adverse Analytical Findings. The letter stated she faced the prospect of a two-year ban unless she could establish the source. Thus began a ten-month journey investigating, researching and writing submissions to establish how the contamination event occurred. Absolved of any blame, having proved on the balance of probabilities that her test was contaminated, Lizzy speaks to Nuala McGovern about how the process destroyed her mentally, emotionally and professionally.Olivier award-winning theatre maker Marisa Carnesky is...2024-05-3156 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourOzempic, Netball Super League, Olivier award-winner Cassidy JansonAs prescriptions for weight loss drugs in the UK increase, Woman’s Hour explores how safe online prescriptions for things like Ozempic and Wegovy are. Fashion stylist Jeannie Annan Lewin tells us how she buys the drugs and how they have helped her. Anita Rani is joined by Alima Batchelor, from the Pharmacists Defence Association, and Professor James Kingsland, Chair of Digital Clinical Excellence. Cassidy Janson won an Olivier Award for her performance as Anne Hathaway in the musical & Juliet. She’s also appeared in Wicked, Chess and in the role of Carole King in the West End...2024-05-3052 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourShow-women, Women and the general election, Smartphone-free kidsThere will be a general election on 4 July. Campaigning will start at the end of next week, but already some of the key players are speaking out. What are women's top concerns in this election? What do women want addressed? Anita Rani speaks to Professor Rosie Campbell, professor of politics and director of the Global Institute for Women's Leadership at King's College London, who has been looking at women's voting behaviour for many years.Head teachers who are a part of St Albans Primary Schools Consortium have urged parents not to give their children a smartphone until...2024-05-2357 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourWomen in Formula One, Monstrum, Sex education, Bridgerton dressesSchools in England should not teach about gender identity, according to new draft guidance from the government, due to be published in full today. There is also a plan to ban sex education for under-nines. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said the new guidance would ensure children were not "exposed to disturbing content". Anita Rani talks to Elaine Dunkley, BBC Education Correspondent to find out the latest.Talking about her new book, 'How To Win A Grand Prix', Formula One expert Bernie Collins takes Anita behind the scenes of an F1 team, and explains how she forged...2024-05-1657 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourHow to age well: A Woman's Hour specialWe are all ageing, if we're lucky, so in this Woman's Hour special programme, we're exploring how women can age well. Anita Rani is joined by a panel of women of different ages to talk about the possibility of re-invention and the wisdom of age, as well as the difficulties and barriers women face as they get older. What we can learn from each other and how can women of different generations support each other? Author and psychologist, Dr Sharon Blackie’s book, Hagitude: Reimagining the Second Half of Life, explores stories of little-known but powerful elder wo...2024-05-0657 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourBRCA1, Open relationships, Wrongly Accused: The Annette Hewins StoryThe Internet Watch Foundation annual report has said that children under six are being manipulated into “disturbing” acts of sexual abuse while parents think they are playing safely on household devices. They say 2023 was “the most extreme year on record”, finding more than 275,000 webpages containing child sexual abuse with a record amount of “category A” material. IWF’s CEO Susie Hargreaves joins Anita Rani to discuss the report’s findings. Beaux Harris lost her mother, grandmother and aunt to cancers caused by the same gene mutation – called BRCA1. Two years ago, Beaux discovered she has the same BRCA1 gene mutatio...2024-04-2557 minYour Place or Mine with Shaun KeavenyYour Place or Mine with Shaun KeavenyAnita Rani: Mumbai, IndiaAnita says Mumbai is the LA of India but when Shaun was in the actual LA he got lost in a massive bathroom showroom. So Anita has a lot to do to get him to the bustling 24-hour city that has something for everyone, except perhaps Shaun Keaveny. Resident geographer, historian and comedian Iszi Lawrence joins their trip. Your Place Or Mine is the travel series that isn’t going anywhere. Join Shaun as his guests try to convince him that it’s worth getting up off the sofa and seeing the world, giving us a personal guid...2024-04-1046 minCreate the Courage to be FearlessCreate the Courage to be FearlessCultivating Mental Wealth: The Journey From Self-Doubt To Resilient Empowerment w/ Dr Rani Bora EP 106Send us a textCultivating Mental Wealth: The Journey From Self-Doubt To Resilient Empowerment w/ Dr Rani Bora EP 106Every so often, we cross paths with a story that stops us in our tracks, compelling us to reassess our own journeys. Dr Rani Bora's transformation from a self-doubting child to an empowering mental wealth coach and holistic psychiatrist is one such narrative that we unpack in our latest conversation. As we traverse Rani's personal and professional metamorphosis, we discover the profound link between the courage it takes to invest in oneself and the...2024-03-0531 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourKelsey Parker, 'Sharenting', Maternity leaveIt has been almost two years since the death of The Wanted star Tom Parker after he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour in 2020 aged 33. His wife, Kelsey Parker, announced last month that, after a lot of reflection, it was time to take off her wedding rings. Kelsey joins Anita Rani in the Woman’s Hour studio to discuss this decision and how she has dealt with her grief.What is the impact of 'sharenting' on the first generation of kids who grew up with it? Dorothy Koomson's new thriller, Every Smile You Fake, follows the da...2024-02-2357 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourTikTok sleuths, Widows, Politicising Taylor Swift, Surgery critics 'silenced'Yesterday, Kate Garraway returned to Good Morning Britain following the loss of her husband, Derek. She spoke about her reaction to being called a widow for the first time, by a delivery man, apologising for her loss. Anita Rani speaks to Poorna Bell, a journalist and author who lost her husband in 2015, and Karen Sutton, host of The Widow Podcast, who became a trained grief coach after her husband passed away in 2016. Anita Rani talks to a woman who says a cosmetic surgery clinic tried to silence her after she reported concerns about her eye operation. Signature...2024-02-0957 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourLauren Sequeira, Rape misconceptions, Singer Julia BullockFalse beliefs about what does and doesn’t constitute rape are more deeply ingrained in young people than we might think. The Crown Prosecution Service has conducted research into what these misconceptions are, and the impact they’re having on the justice system when it comes to rape convictions. Anita Rani is joined by Baljit Ubhey from the CPS and Andrea Simon from End Violence Against Women to hear more.Julia Bullock is an American classical singer. Her debut solo album, Walking in the Dark, was nominated for a Grammy award. Next week, she is bringing her mixe...2024-01-2656 minKATHASAGAR BY RANI RATTAKATHASAGAR BY RANI RATTAJanuary ki ek shamJanuary ki ek sham by Dr anita Rathore narrated by Rani Ratta.2024-01-2514 minBookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastBookshelfie: Women’s Prize PodcastBookshelfie: Anita Rani Award-winning broadcaster Anita Rani tells Vick about finding a new confidence in her 40s, taking Woman's Hour to Glastonbury and why she needed to write her own story.  Well known as one of the lead presenters on BBC One’s Countryfile, and a range of shows for both Channel 4 and the BBC, Anita has covered topics from family budgets and waste plastic, to Bollywood and the Partition of India. Anita is also a familiar voice on radio, having worked for the BBC Asian Network and Radio 6 Music and is now the host of BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour al...2023-11-2345 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourLife and work of photographer Tish Murtha, Sitcom Such Brave Girls, Finding your dress shapeBrave Girls is a new sitcom following a dysfunctional family made up of sisters Josie and Billie and their mum Deb. It’s a fictional show exploring trauma but it's a comedy in every sense of the word. Ahead of its release on BBC Three and iPlayer next Wednesday, Anita Rani is joined by Kat Sadler, who plays Josie, and by her real life AND fictional sister Lizzie Davidson, who plays Billie. Just over a year ago, on 28th October, 2022, we did a nursery and childcare special programme, looking at whether the system needs an overhaul. Early th...2023-11-1757 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourSwearing, Women in north east India, The 'grey pound' and fashion, A story of brutal crime, forgiveness and empathyIf you've been following the Covid inquiry, you may have noticed a lot of strong and swearing language. So why do we swear, and are women judged differently for swearing than men? In her new book For F*ck's Sake: Why Swearing is Shocking, Rude, and Fun, Dr Rebecca Roache explores double standards, the misogynistic roots of certain swear words and the challenges in reclaiming them. Anita Rani is also joined by the scientist Dr Emma Byrne who discusses why she swears, swearing in front of children and her own relationship with certain swear words.Six months...2023-11-1057 minBeyond The BathroomBeyond The BathroomAnita RaniOn this week’s episode of Beyond The Bathroom, Sali speaks to radio broadcaster and TV presenter Anita Rani. In this episode, Anita discusses with Sali how her mother had always made time for skincare, looking after herself growing up and how she fed her 5 blanched almonds every single day, a ritual that she has continued into adulthood. Now a successful broadcaster, Anita discusses how her life changed at 40 for the better and is now enjoying every day as it comes.  Anita's Brand Mentions:  Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream Weleda Skin Food Re:lax Skin Studio Skin + Me t...2023-11-0855 minexplore words discover worldsexplore words discover worldsS2 EP9: Baby Does a Runner - Anita Rani In ConversationIn this episode, broadcaster and writer, Anita Rani shares details about her debut novel, ‘Baby Does a Runner’, which follows the story of a woman who seemingly has everything until a chance discovery of love letters between her grandfather and another woman takes her on a journey of self-discovery.2023-10-1155 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourNicole Scherzinger, Finances of friendship, Asha PuthliThe American performer Nicole Scherzinger came to our attention as the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls. She has since carved out a successful solo career with albums, serving as a judge on television talent shows including The X Factor. Eight years after she was nominated for an Olivier Award for her portrayal of Grizabella in Cats, Nicole has now returned to the West End stage where she stars as the immortal Norma Desmond in a new production of the musical Sunset Boulevard. She joins Anita to discuss taking on this iconic role.The cost of living...2023-09-2956 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourAnniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini, Comedian and author London Hughes, Dr Elise Inglis memorial, The Knock discussionIt’s been one year since the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini sparked protests and outrage across the world. Anita Rani is joined by author Arash Azizi and human rights researcher Azade Pourzand to take a look at where women in Iran stand now, and the long-term impact that’s still being felt.Dr Elsie Inglis was a Scottish woman known as the ‘Serbian Mother from Scotland’, who founded four Scottish Women’s Hospitals in Serbia during World War One. Together with more than 1,000 woman from Britain and the Commonwealth, she helped to save the lives of allied and...2023-09-1557 minThread TalksThread TalksAnita Rani - Brow Nightmares, Indian Aunties and being 'The Right Sort of Girl'From the Thread Talks archives, we welcome Anita Rani to the brow sofa.Writer, radio and TV presenter, we’ll never forget the moment Anita presented the Queens Diamond Jubilee in a sari - “Nothing makes me feel more feminine than wearing a sari.”Join us as we talk to Anita about her experience growing up in eighties Yorkshire with her Punjabi family, her incredible book 'The Right Sort of Girl' and of course, brow nightmares!Follow Anita: @anitaraniThe Right Sort of Girl: https://www.amazon.co.uk...2023-09-0310 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourListener Week: Psychedelics, Peripheral friendship, Posthumous conception, Beach GuardianFor Listener Week, you, our listeners, decide what we cover on the programme.Listener Rachel asked Woman's Hour to explore the potential of using psychedelic drugs in medicine and whether these drugs might affect women differently to men. Academics have been researching psilocybin as a possible new treatment for depression, PTSD and anorexia, when used in conjunction with therapy. Anita Rani is joined by Professor David Nutt, Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology at Imperial College London; and Catherine Bird, Senior Clinical Trials Manager at the Centre for Affective Disorders at Kings College London.Helen, a listener, wanted...2023-08-2457 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourLionesses' legacy, Sarah Greene, Care leavers, AbortionEngland are through to the final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup for the first time in history. But while the Lionesses are excelling in Australia and New Zealand, what’s it like for girls playing football back in the UK? Are they feeling the impact of England’s success? Samerah, Charlotte, and Isabelle, teenagers involved in the Football Beyond Borders programme, share their experiences, and Anita speaks to Ceylon Andi Hickman, the charity’s director of external relations, about how to ensure the legacy of the World Cup reaches girls from all backgrounds.A 22 year old woma...2023-08-1757 minThe Chris Evans Show with The National LotteryThe Chris Evans Show with The National LotteryMark Gatiss, Ian Hallard, Carol Kirkwood, Anita RaniThis week on the show Tom Allen welcomes friends from the world of comedy, television and literature.Dynamic duo Ian Hallard and Mark Gatiss chat about their brand new comedy show 'The Way Old Friends Do'.The wonderful Carol Kirkwood gives us the lowdown on her latest novel 'Secrets of the Villa Amore'.Legendary presenter Anita Rani spills the beans on her debut book 'Baby Does A Runner'.And the marvellous Matt Chorley discusses 'Food Week' on Times Radio.Plus the awesome Yomi Adegoke flips through her brand-new novel...2023-08-0434 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourNetball World Cup, Comedian Georgie Grier, Can design heal loneliness?Actor and writer Georgie Grier has shared a post on social media after her opening show at the Edinburgh Fringe had just one person in the audience. She’s had replies of support and encouragement from thousands of people, including comedian Jason Manford. She joins Anita to talk about what it was like to perform to one person, and how she feels about the reaction she’s getting.The Women’s Netball World Cup is hotting up and Anita is joined by the BBC’s Katharine Merry to look ahead to Sunday’s final. She also tells us how net...2023-08-0457 minLeeds VoicesLeeds VoicesEpisode 13: Honorary graduates Anita Rani and Ondrej KrivanekIn this episode we’re joined by broadcaster Anita Rani (Broadcasting 2000) and physicist Ondrej Krivanek (Physics 1971), as they return to the University to receive honorary doctorates.Ondrej is a leading developer of electron-optical instruments. He talks about how the Russian invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968 led to him enrolling in physics at Leeds, and looks back on three years where he combined his studies with playing volleyball and seeing The Who in the Refectory. (08:42)Anita, a regular presenter of Woman's Hour and Countryfile, studied broadcasting at Leeds, and tells how the course gave her the opportunity to...2023-07-2819 minSaturday LiveSaturday LiveAnita Rani, Max Dickins, Nadeem Perera, Minnie DriverCountryfile, Woman’s Hour, and dazzling audiences on the Strictly Dancefloor – Anita Rani is a hugely popular and award-winning presenter whose Indian ancestry means a lot to her - and it was her experience on Who Do You Think You Are? that planted the seed for her debut novel “Baby Does a Runner".Max Dickins is a stand-up comedian and author who has performed thousands of gigs and 3 hour solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe. His latest book ‘Billy No Mates’ is a memoir which touches on some really important and emotional issues about loneliness and why so many me...2023-07-1559 minAbsorb The Most Unforgettable Full Audiobook Today!Absorb The Most Unforgettable Full Audiobook Today!Baby Does A Runner: The heartfelt and uplifting debut novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author, Anita Rani by Anita RaniPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/672493to listen full audiobooks. Title: Baby Does A Runner: The heartfelt and uplifting debut novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author, Anita Rani Author: Anita Rani Narrator: Anita Rani Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 7 minutes Release date: July 6, 2023 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: Sometimes you need to run, to find out where you really belong... 'A must read and one of my favourite books of the year.' - 5 stars, Amazon reviewer 'The author had me in stitches one minute and in tears the next.' - 5 stars, NetGalley 'I was glued to the pages...2023-07-068h 07Download Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaDownload Best Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaBaby Does A Runner: The heartfelt and uplifting debut novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author, Anita Rani by Anita RaniPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/672493 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Baby Does A Runner: The heartfelt and uplifting debut novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author, Anita Rani Author: Anita Rani Narrator: Anita Rani Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 7 minutes Release date: July 6, 2023 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: Sometimes you need to run, to find out where you really belong... 'A must read and one of my favourite books of the year.' - 5 stars, Amazon reviewer 'The author had me in stitches one minute and in tears the next.' - 5 stars, NetGalley 'I was glued to the...2023-07-0605 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourLynn Nottage, Maggie Murphy, CBI Investigations, Race across the world, Emergency alerts, Therapy speakA second woman has come forward alleging that she was raped by two male colleagues when she worked at the Confederation of British Industry. Anita Rani speaks to the Guardian journalist who uncovered the story, Anna Isaac.Is 'therapy speak' making us selfish? The language of the therapist’s couch has slowly seeped into everyday life, particularly online where words like ‘boundaries’, ‘self-care’ and ‘narcissist’ are increasingly common. But when it comes to friendships, is the idea of self-care making us give up on them too easily? Sociologist and writer Amy Charlotte Kean talks to Nuala McGovern about how our...2023-04-2256 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourCost of living, Lynn Nottage, Gel manicures, 'Rosewater' by Liv LittlePublished in 2001, ‘The Secret Life of Bees’ was a New York Times bestseller for more than 125 weeks and was made into an award-winning film starring Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys in 2008. Now the book has been adapted by Lynn Nottage, a playwright and screenwriter, for the stage. It is on at the Almeida Theatre in London and Anita Rani talks to Lynn Nottage, the only woman to have won the Pulitzer prize for drama twice, about her adaptation.New research by the pensions and investment company, Royal London, shows that women are being hit...2023-04-2057 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourBaroness Warsi, Labiaplasty, secondary breast cancer and “Clustercore”The conservative peer Baroness Sayeeda Warsi has criticised the home secretary Suella Braverman for using  "racist rhetoric".  She says her recent comments on small boats and grooming gangs have "emboldened racists".  Baroness Warsi held a number of ministerial roles in the coalition government before resigning in 2014. Anita asks her why she's decided to speak out now.If you’ve had breast cancer – what do you know about the signs the disease may have progressed? The charity Met UP UK says the information given to the 55,900 people diagnosed every year is very patchy. Every day, 31 women in the UK die...2023-04-1357 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourParis Hilton, FGM report, Annie Lennox, Country-pop duo Ward ThomasParis Hilton has been called ‘the first influencer’ and is known for being an ‘it-girl’. But behind the paparazzi pictures there’s a darker story. Now for the first time, Paris is telling her story in her own words in her new book Paris: The Memoir. She joins Anita Rani to talk about her life, why she wanted to write her story now, and being a new mother. A major report has been published looking into the experiences of survivors of FGM in accessing post-FGM healthcare in the UK. Nuala McGovern speaks to Dr Laura Jones, University of Birming...2023-03-1840 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourAlex Kingston plays Prospero at the RSC; Captain Preet Chandi; Alcohol, sexual assault & recall; Folic acid; All good friends?Women are able to recall details of sexual assault and rape with accuracy, even if they have drunk – moderate amounts of alcohol .A study conducted at the University of Birmingham demonstrated that women who had drunk alcohol up to the legal limit for driving were able to recall details of an assault in a hypothetical scenario, including details of activities to which they had, and had not, consented. Heather Flowe, Professor of Psychology led the study.A year ago, British Army officer and physiotherapist Captain Preet Chandi (AKA Polar Preet) made history as the first woman of co...2023-02-0257 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourFinancial planning, Susan Cronin, Friends forever - Christina, Finding my voice - Liz RobertsYou might have spent this first week of January planning where you want to go, what you want to do and who you want to be in 2023 But have you made any financial new year’s resolutions. Statistics show that more than a third of us will make a financial new year’s resolution this year. Will you be ‘manifesting’ money in the year ahead? Anita Rani is joined by the consumer editor of the Financial Times and presenter of the FT's Money Clinic podcast, Claer Barrett as well as the budget savvy mum, Gemma Bird also known as @MoneyMum...2023-01-0657 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourEcofeminist Vandana Shiva, how to quit well, Fay WeldonThe author and environmental activist Vandana Shiva has released a new book, Terra Viva to coincide with her 70th birthday. She joins Anita Rani to discuss her life campaigning for climate justice and equality.Eleanor Williams, a 22 year old woman from Barrow-in-Furness, who claimed she had been trafficked by an Asian grooming gang has been convicted of perverting the course of justice. Her false Facebook post about being trafficked and beaten was shared more than 100,000 times and led to protests in the local area. The North of England Editor for the Guardian Helen Pidd has been following...2023-01-0557 minAmanda Wakeley: StyleDNAAmanda Wakeley: StyleDNASeason 1 - Style DNA: Anita RaniJoin Amanda Wakeley as she is joined by a different celebrity guest each week as she uncovers their very own Style DNA. This week's guest is Anita Rani – TV and Radio Presenter, Author. Anita’s career spans over 20 years and she is a true girl’s girl, happy to share her ups and her downs…the hard knocks of being a brown girl (her words) growing up in a very white Britain…Her recently published and self-narrated memoirs The Right Sort of Girl is painfully raw, honest but wonderfully upliftingly, humorous too. We discuss her passion for fashion, i...2022-12-1753 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourRose Ayling-Ellis in As You Like It, Whistleblower: Helen Evans, Children with Mothers in PrisonThe Canadian Grammy winning singer Celine Dion, who had a mega hit with the track 'My Heart Will Go On', has revealed her diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome, an incurable, rare neurological disorder that causes muscle rigidity and episodes of severe spasms. In an emotional video, shared with her 5.2 million followers on instagram she announced that the condition will leave her unable to play planned shows in Europe. Music journalist Lisa Verrico discusses what this will mean for her and her career.You may remember the video that went viral in 2021 of Rose Ayling-Ellis and her Strictly...2022-12-0957 minWoman\'s HourWoman's HourLeAnn Rimes, Professor Julie Cupples, Fiona Macintosh, Ebinehita Iyere, Professor Asma KhalilThe Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter and actress LeAnn Rimes released her first album, Blue, aged 13 and at 14 she won "Best New Artist”. Her unforgettable ballad "How Do I Live" holds the record as Billboard’s Hot 100 all-time #1 hit by a female artist. She joins Anita Rani to talk about the inspiration her latest album – god’s work – which features artists including Ziggy Marley and Aloe Blacc. We’ll be getting an insight into what life behind bars is like for female activists in Nicaragua. Professor Julie Cupples, an Academic who has written about the country and spent time doing f...2022-11-1155 minThe Shift with Sam BakerThe Shift with Sam BakerAnita Rani on why her 40s are her power decade - THE SHIFT REVISITEDOne of my favourite things about making The Shift podcast is all the fascinating women I get to interview - and learn a little bit from. So I’m revisiting a few of my favourite episodes while I finish putting together the next season. This is a replay of one of my all time favourites, with the inimitable Anita Rani.I did this interview in June 2021. Here are the original show notes:What even is the “right sort of girl?” That’s a question my guest this week has long struggled to answer. Growing...2022-09-1344 minWoman\'s HourWoman's Hour'Our Greatest Queens' with Anita Rani and Lady Antonia Fraser, Alison Weir, Kate Williams, Tracy Borman and Jung ChangAs the nation celebrates the Queen’s 70 year reign this jubilee weekend we have our own tribute to Her Majesty with a special programme to champion some of the other great Queens in history. Anita Rani brings five eminent historians together to champion their candidate including Lady Antonia Fraser on Marie Antoinette, Kate Williams on Liliʻuokalani the last Queen of Hawaii, Tracy Borman on Elizabeth I, Jung Chang on Empress Dowager Cixi from China and Alison Weir on Eleanor of Acquitaine. They consider what each brought to their reign and the nature of Queenship. What traits do all que...2022-06-0356 minMasala Podcast: The South Asian feminist podcastMasala Podcast: The South Asian feminist podcastWho’s the right sort of girl -Anita Rani – S3 Ep10 - Masala Podcast“We’re the pride of our families, we’re the shame of our families. Put a foot wrong and you’re out!“ On this episode, Anita talks about all the pressures & pains of being the “right sort” of South Asian woman. As well as the pleasures of being part of this incredible culture. Having grown up in Bradford, Anita is a proud mix of her Yorkshire and Punjabi roots. Her brand new memoir, The Right Sort of Girl, explores both those aspects of her. As well as exploring many thought-provoking & taboo-busting topics. I loved chatting...2021-09-2147 minMasala Podcast: The South Asian feminist podcastMasala Podcast: The South Asian feminist podcastWho’s the right sort of South Asian woman? With Anita Rani“We’re the pride of our families, we’re the shame of our families. Put a foot wrong and you’re out!“On this episode, Anita talks about all the pressures & pains of being the “right sort” of South Asian woman. As well as the pleasures of being part of this incredible culture.Having grown up in Bradford, Anita is a proud mix of her Yorkshire and Punjabi roots. Her brand new memoir, The Right Sort of Girl, explores both those aspects of her. As well as exploring many thought-provoking & taboo-busting topics.I loved c...2021-09-2147 minKATHASAGAR BY RANI RATTAKATHASAGAR BY RANI RATTAChandrikaStri vimarsh ki kahani by Dr. Anita narrated by Rani Ratta2021-09-0713 minWalking The Dog with Emily DeanWalking The Dog with Emily DeanAnita RaniIn the first episode of the new series Emily goes for a stroll with Anita Rani and her Bedlington Whippet, Rafi. They talk about Anita’s new memoir, her Punjabi family life, her natural performing instinct and her husband, Bhupi.The Right Sort of Girl by Anita Rani, is out now, (Blink Publishing, £16.99) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-061h 06Walking The Dog with Emily DeanWalking The Dog with Emily DeanAnita RaniIn the first episode of the new series Emily goes for a stroll with Anita Rani and her Bedlington Whippet, Rafi. They talk about Anita’s new memoir, her Punjabi family life, her natural performing instinct and her husband, Bhupi.The Right Sort of Girl by Anita Rani, is out now, (Blink Publishing, £16.99) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-09-061h 06KATHASAGAR BY RANI RATTAKATHASAGAR BY RANI RATTAManikStri vimarsh ki kahani by Dr.anita narrated by Rani Ratta2021-09-0510 minKATHASAGAR BY RANI RATTAKATHASAGAR BY RANI RATTAApman kai bad veStri vimarsh ki kahani by Anita singh Chauhan narrated by Rani Ratta2021-08-2422 minKATHASAGAR BY RANI RATTAKATHASAGAR BY RANI RATTAJindgi ki talasStri vimarsh ki kahani by Dr,Anita singh Chauhan narrated by Rani Ratta2021-08-2336 minTalking Success with Nicki ChapmanTalking Success with Nicki ChapmanAnita RaniNicki chats to Broadcaster and now published author Anita Rani. They discuss growing up in Yorkshire, her career and her dislike of the music of S Club 7. Anita' book 'The Right Sort of Girl' is avaliable in all good book shops now. Follow the Podcast on Instagram and Twitter: @NickiChapmanPod2021-08-1839 minWhite Wine Question TimeWhite Wine Question TimeAnita RaniJoining Kate this week is Woman's Hour presenter, Anita Rani. She chats about her new book, 'The Right Sort of Girl', and opens up about her experiences of discrimination, self-harm, and finding love. Tune in!Do remember to follow us on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-3054 minWhite Wine Question TimeWhite Wine Question TimeAnita RaniJoining Kate this week is Woman's Hour presenter, Anita Rani. She chats about her new book, 'The Right Sort of Girl', and opens up about her experiences of discrimination, self-harm, and finding love. Tune in!Do remember to follow us on Instagram (@whitewineqt) & Twitter (@WhiteWineQT) to keep up to date with the latest guests, news and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-07-3054 minIs It Just Me?Is It Just Me?Anita Rani, The Right Sort of Girl, convertibles in the UK, hairdresser prep and ‘sophisticated’ humourWriter, broadcaster, Woman’s Hour presenter and author Anita Rani is here!We talk all about her new book The Right Sort Of Girl, convertible cars in the UK, washing your hair before a cut and waiting for a sophisticated sense of humour to develop.Join in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your “is it just me?” thoughts on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 |   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-ou...2021-07-1349 minThe Shift with Sam BakerThe Shift with Sam BakerAnita Rani on ditching the baggage, owning her anger and why her 40s are her power decadeHello, and welcome to season 5 of The Shift, and I could not be happier to kick off this season with this very special guest.What even is the “right sort of girl?” That’s a question my guest this week has long struggled to answer. Growing up in Yorkshire, TV presenter and self-proclaimed misfit Anita Rani always felt that she was somehow *wrong* - a feeling that was exacerbated when she moved to London to break into the media - and found herself too brown, too northern, too female. Oh, and too gobby. A triple threat with b...2021-07-1344 minThe Graham Norton Radio Show Podcast with WaitroseThe Graham Norton Radio Show Podcast with WaitroseAnita Rani, Matt Haig and Jackie CluneWelcome back! It’s week twenty-seven of The Graham Norton Radio Show with Waitrose. Graham and trusty accomplice Maria McErlane help with your dilemmas in Graham's Guide. This week's guests include: Television presenter, Anita Rani discusses her brand new book, “The Right Sort of Girl”.Author Matt Haig joins us to chat about, “The Comfort Book”.Jackie Clune joins us live in the studio to chat to us about her brand new novel,”Give a Little Love”.And show chef, Martha Collison discusses what she’s been cooki...2021-07-121h 01Grazia Life AdviceGrazia Life AdviceAnita RaniWhether you know Anita Rani from Countryfile, Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, or shows on Radio 2, she’s fast becoming one of the UK’s most well known presenters. Her memoir The Right Sort of Girl is out now. Her advice includes never going to the pub unless you can afford a round. Contains some strong language.2021-07-0933 minSaha Mindset by Psychologist Mamta SahaSaha Mindset by Psychologist Mamta Saha‘Family Reconciliation’ - BBC Woman’s Hour with Anita RaniAll families go through times of conflict, but reconciling doesn’t have to be difficult. I was privileged to be on BBC Woman’s Hour Podcast with Anita Rani and Dee Holmes to discuss everything about family reconciliation. So, tune in to this week’s all-new podcast to hear some helpful tips and start healing your relationship today. Don’t forget to give me an IG follow @saha_mamta to share your thoughts. Also, sign-up for my free e-book ‘Just in Time’, available on www.mamtasaha.com. Edited & Published by Dona Poorna IG @do2021-05-0213 minRamblingsRamblingsAnita Rani on Hackney and Walthamstow MarshesClare Balding walks with Anita Rani on Hackney and Walthamstow Marshes. They also explore Walthamstow Wetlands, an internationally important nature reserve opened to the public in 2017. The Countryfile presenter recalls her outdoorsy upbringing in Yorkshire and how much she values London's green spaces. She also discusses her plans to write a childhood memoir; how appearing on 'Who Do You Think You Are' changed her life; and the intriguing story behind her choice of name for a new puppy.Clare and Anita started their walk in Millfields Park, Grid Ref: TQ353862Producer: Karen Gregor2020-10-1524 minOpen Mind with Frankie BridgeOpen Mind with Frankie BridgeAnita RaniPresenter Anita Rani joins Frankie to discuss her experience of miscarriage.2020-03-1735 minThe Creative OutsidersThe Creative OutsidersEpisode 314 : Rani Craft Robinson - ProducerRani brings 16+ years experience in the digital media space. Her work has taken her from Washington, DC, to Los Angeles and to Singapore, producing, directing digital content in support of Travel Channel, TLC, HGTV, DIYNetwork and more.  Throughout her career she’s produced many digital series including HGTV’s House Tours with host of Flipping Virgins, Egypt Sherrod, and Flip or Flop Atlanta’s Anita and Ken Corsini. Additional series she produced include My Hometown and Day in the Life with actor Brian Unger (Travel Channel). Rani has also produced the digital series for Travel Channel, Man v. NYC, feat...2019-09-0536 minThe Chris Evans Show with The National LotteryThe Chris Evans Show with The National LotteryDavid Blaine, Sir Richard Branson, Danny Jones, Anita Rani, Joe WicksThis week on the show we welcomed friends from the world of television, film, music, and magic!David Blaine blows Vassos' mind with his incredible card tricks.Sir Richard Branson gives us an update on Virgin Galatic and his plans to head to space.McFly member Danny Jones joins us to share his new solo single.We chat to Asif Kapadia about his new documentary 'Diego Maradona'Plus Kate Humble, Joe Wicks, Matthew Walker, and Anita Rani!All that and much more from the busiest breakfast show...2019-06-0748 minIt\'s Anita RaniIt's Anita RaniThe Victorian House of Arts and Crafts - Patch RogersAnita meets Patch Rogers (@PatchRogers) in the oriental rug department of world famous Liberties Department Store for an exclusive interview about the new BBC Two documentary series starting tonight at 9pm! In this landmark living history series, a late 1800s Victorian arts and crafts commune in the Welsh hills has been painstakingly brought back to life as a group of 21st-century crafters move in to experience the highs and lows of living and working together as a creative commune. Over their month-long stay they are set to renovate four of the key rooms in the house.2019-01-1100 minSteve Wright’s Big GuestsSteve Wright’s Big GuestsSheridan Smith, Anita Rani and Sindhu VeeSheridan's cleaning up, Anita's gone back to Victorian times and Sindhu's off on tour.2019-01-0921 minIt\'s Anita RaniIt's Anita RaniNishma RobbNishma Robb (@nishmarobb) is Head of Ads Marketing for Google & YouTube in UK & Ireland and also Chair of Women@google - leading a mission to inspire girls and women entrepreneurs with the magic of technology.Follow Anita on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.Join Rani's Army for exclusive news and updates.Subscribe to the podcast on iTunesMusic: Morcheeba - The SeaProduced by Dan Morelle  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2019-01-0600 minHow I Got ThereHow I Got ThereEpisode 10: Anita RaniIn this episode of How I Got There, Matt is joined by television presenter Anita Rani. In her own words, Anita grew up on the 'right side' of the Pennines after her Hindu Father was brought to Bradford as a 4-year-old by Anita's Grandfather. Her interest in a broadcasting career started early on, and from the age of 14 she had a show on the local Asian radio station. Hear how Anita carved out her career from University to Countryfile, whilst keeping a grounded home life.2018-12-2700 minIt\'s Anita RaniIt's Anita RaniKerry O’Brien aka Lady MCKerry O’Brien (@LadyEmcee) is the founder of The Young Urban Arts Foundation &The Urban Arts Experience. As well as running two hugely successful organisations, Kerry is also a seasoned motivational speaker, award-winning recording artist and songwriter spending over 20 years travelling the globe recording and performing with a wide array of legendary artists such as Roni Size, Krust, Fabio, Grooverider, Rebel MC, Afrika Bambaataa, and Kool Herc.Follow Anita on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.Join Rani's Army for exclusive news and updates.Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes...2018-12-2300 minIs It Just Me?Is It Just Me?Anita Rani, scheduling drinks, Christmas card etiquette and questioning our relativesWe’re gearing up to Christmas and joining us in the beautifully decorated podcupboard is Anita Rani!Anita, Jo and James discuss putting drinks in the diary, sending (or not) greetings cards and her brand new podcast It’s Anita RaniJoin in the conversation using #isitjustmepodcast, email us your “is it just me?” thoughts on isitjustmepodcast@gmail.com, and find us on Twitter... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 | and on Instagram... @jo_elvin | @JamesConradW12 |   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2018-12-1800 minIt\'s Anita RaniIt's Anita RaniMaya Ghazal - RefugeeMaya is both a role model and a compelling spokesperson for young refugees and migrants across the UK. Travelling from Damascus in Syria, Maya arrived in the UK in September 2015 where she was reunited with her father, who was forced to leave their family home and embark on a dangerous journey to find safety 15 months earlier. Follow Anita on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.Join Rani's Army for exclusive news and updates.Subscribe to the podcast on iTunesMusic: Aurora covers Massive Attack 'Teardrop'2018-11-2500 minIt\'s Anita RaniIt's Anita RaniIndian Memory Project - Anusha YadavAnusha is a Portrait Photographer and listed as the top 21 photographers to follow on Instagram. In 2010, Anusha founded Indian Memory Project – The world’s first online visual & narrative based archive that traces a personal history of the Indian Subcontinent through images found in family and private archives. The project has been cited as exemplary around the world and has pioneered an alternate method in which narratives of the world are curated, told and understood. Follow Anita on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.Join Rani's Army for exclusive news and updates.Su...2018-11-1100 minIt\'s Anita RaniIt's Anita RaniDreda BlowLeading Soloist at Northern Ballet, Dreda joined Northern Ballet in 2007. Born in Toronto, Canada she trained at the National Ballet School of Canada and later at the Royal Conservatory, The Hague. Previous companies include Het Nationale Ballet, Amsterdam.Follow Anita on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.Join Rani's Army for exclusive news and updates.Subscribe to the podcast on iTunesMusic: Missy Elliot - Get Ur Freak OnProduced by Dan Morelle  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and...2018-11-0400 minIt\'s Anita RaniIt's Anita RaniDwayne FieldsDwayne Fields (@DwayneFields) grew up in inner-city London and was wrapped up in the world of street gangs, he became a victim of both knife and gun crime. In 2010, Dwayne became the first black Briton to walk over 400 miles to the magnetic North Pole.Follow Anita on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.Join Rani's Army for exclusive news and updates.Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Music: Talvin Singh - TravellerProduced by Dan Morelle  See acast.com...2018-10-2800 minIt\'s Anita RaniIt's Anita RaniAnoushka ShankarSitar player and composer, Anoushka Shankar (@ShankarAnoushka) is a singular figure in the Indian classical and progressive world music scenes. Her dynamic and spiritual musicality has garnered several prestigious accolades, including six Grammy® Award nominations, recognition as the youngest – and first female – recipient of a British House of Commons Shield, credit as an Asian Hero by TIME Magazine, and a Songlines Best Artist Award.Follow Anita on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.Join Rani's Army for exclusive news and updates.Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes Mus...2018-10-2100 minIt\'s Anita RaniIt's Anita RaniTrailerPresented by Anita RaniProduced by Dan MorelleMusic: Dr. Dre – Forgot About DreEpisode 1 out on Sunday 21st October! Featuring Grammy® Award nominated musician, Anoushka Shankar.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.2018-10-1800 minBeyond BollywoodBeyond BollywoodJohn Abraham & Anita RaniJohn Abraham joins the boys live on the show to discuss his role in Satyameva Jayate. Anita Rani talks about her new documentary 'Bollywood: The World’s Biggest Film Industry' as part of BBCs' 'The Big British Asian Summer' season2018-08-1137 min