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Revenge porn; The politics of body size; Talking to your parents about future care

Jane Garvey explores the politics of body size. Also, revenge porn, the act of posting intimate pictures of exes online, is a growing UK trend, but where does the law stand?

Two thirds of the UK population are overweight, but women still receive much harsher criticism for having a fuller figure than men. How can we talk about a healthy approach to body size without demonising and shaming women's body image? Is obesity a personal failing or does the £1 billion spent on marketing by the food industry influence our eating habits?

'Revenge Porn' - the act of posting intimate pictures of exes online - is a growing trend in the UK and the victims are almost exclusively women. Despite government calls for new legislation to tackle the problem last month, a House of Lords committee have since reported existing rules should be used instead. So where does the law stand around revenge porn? How can victims get the support they need?

Have you thought about your future care? A new survey finds that 2 thirds of us have not considered or talked to our loved ones about what we want in old age. Whether you're a child worried about your elderly parents or someone approaching the age when you might need help - what's the best way to have the care conversation?

A new romantic comedy starring Daniel Radcliffe will be in cinemas later this month. 'What If' explores the romantic possibilities when you realise that your best friend is also the love of your life. Rom Coms are a cinematic genre going back to the earliest days of Hollywood, but how does a style of film where the plot depends on chance meetings, misunderstandings and missed rendezvous work in the digital age?

Presented by Jane Garvey
Producer Kirsty Starkey.

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58 minutes

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Tue 12 Aug 2014 10:00

Chapters

  • Talking About Care In Old Age

    Age Concern’s Lizzie Feltoe; Anchor Homes’s Jane Ashcroft; Marion,age 82; & a 30 year old

    Duration: 10:31

  • The Rom Com In The Digital Age

    Film writer Karen Krizanovich, & Tess Morris, whose rom com, Man Up, is out next year

    Duration: 07:27

  • The Politics Of Body Size

    Author & Health Editor of the Guardian, Sarah Boseley, & Professor Deborah Cameron

    Duration: 09:57

  • Revenge Porn

    Hannah on her experience, Prof Lilian Edwards, & the Suzy Lamplugh Trust’s Rachel Griffin

    Duration: 13:08

Revenge Porn

‘Revenge porn’ - posting intimate pictures of an ex online - is a growing problem in the UK, and the victims are almost exclusively women. Last month the government said it was urgently considering new legislation to tackle the problem. But a House of Lords committee rejected calls to introduce new legislation, deciding that existing rules are ‘generally appropriate’. So where does the law stand on revenge porn? How can victims get the support they need?ÌýHannah is a victim of revenge porn. Lilian Edwards is a Professor of internet law at the University of Strathclyde, and was Specialist Adviser to the Lords Select Committee on social media and criminal law. And Rachel Griffin is the Director of the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, which manages the .

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Talking About Care In Old Age

Have you thought about your future care?ÌýA new survey finds that two thirds of us have not considered or talked to our loved ones about what we want in old age. Whether you’re a child worried about your elderly parents, or someone approaching the age when you might need help – what’s the best way to have the care conversation?ÌýJane is joined by Lizzie Feltoe, Policy Advisor for Age Concern, and by Jane Ashcroft, the CEO of Anchor Homes. And she also speaks to 82 year old Marion, and to a 30 year old whose parents refuse to modify their home.

The Rom Com In The Digital Age

A new rom com, What If, starring Daniel Radcliffe, will be in cinemas later this month.ÌýIt explores the romantic possibilities when you realise that your best friend is also the love of your life.ÌýRomantic films go back to the earliest days of Hollywood, but how does a style of film where the plot depends on chance meetings, misunderstandings, and missed rendezvous work in the digital age? Would An Affair To RememberÌýbe the same film if Deborah Kerr had owned a mobile phone, or might Brief Encounter have turned out differently if Laura and Alec had been on Facebook? Jane is joined by the film writer Karen Krizanovich, and by Tess Morris, whose romantic comedy, Man Up, is due out next spring.

The Politics Of Body Size

62 per cent of the UK population are overweight, but women still receive much harsher criticism for having a fuller figure than men. How can we talk about a healthy approach to body size without demonising and shaming women’s body image? Is obesity a personal failing, or does the one billion pounds spent on marketing by the food industry influence our eating habits? The Health Editor of the Guardian and author of 'The Shape We're In...', Sarah Boseley, and Professor Deborah Cameron join Jane to discuss the politics of body shape.

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Role Contributor
Presenter Jane Garvey
Interviewed Guest Lilian Edwards
Interviewed Guest Rachel Griffin
Interviewed Guest Sarah Boseley
Interviewed Guest Deborah Cameron
Interviewed Guest Lizzie Feltoe
Interviewed Guest Jane Ashcroft
Interviewed Guest Tess Morris
Interviewed Guest Karen Krizanovich
Producer Kirsty Starkey

Broadcast

  • Tue 12 Aug 2014 10:00

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