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Would a so called 'period policy' be a good idea for women allowing them to work flexibly and take time off around their menstrual cycle? We discuss why the idea has proved so controversial with broadcaster and columnist Julia Hartley-Brewer and writer Tanya Gold.

The pottery designer Emma Bridgewater tells us why her whole business is a homage to her mum how it feels to be a designer turned industrialist.

Jennifer Yuh Nelson is the director of the film Kung Fu Panda 3 and is one of the highest earning women directors in Hollywood. She tells us what it's like to be a woman leading the field in animation.

We hear from two teenagers Zoe and Emily and their mothers Rachel and Ann Marie on what it's like to grow up with disabilities as part of a television programme Born to Be Different.

The Orthodox Jewish Academic Lindsay Simmonds and the Muslim Activist Humera Khan tell us about the female voice in Judaism and Islam.

Louise Brooks was never one of the best known or highly paid actresses in Hollywood. She has transcended silent movies to become an iconic figure due to her unique look. Pamela Hutchinson a writer on silent film and Melody Bridges a director and writer discuss her career.

And we have music from the platinum selling, Grammy-winning and triple Brit nominated Jess Glynne

Presented by Jenni Murray
Producer: Rabeka Nurmahomed
Editor: Rebecca Myatt.