Woman's Hour - 02/02/2009

Presented by Jane Garvey. Meryl Streep discusses her latest role as a nun in the film 'Doubt' and talks to Jane about religion, church hierarchy, Mamma Mia and why she believes women may no longer be a neglected cinema audience. Should alcohol be banned for under 15s? Jane is joined by Professor Ian Gilmore, chair of the Alcohol Committee, and Teresa Pointing, Clinical Director of In-volve, a national charity that runs a range of drug and alcohol projects for young people. Monday Panel: Jane is joined by journalist Jennie Bristow, reporter Emily Hill and Dame Joan Bakewell. They discuss whether grandparents should be the primary caregivers when their grandchildren are placed in care, and contemplate how the culture of 'singlehood' is affecting us all. Also, as a holiday company boasts of having no Chantelles or Candices for clients we ask the question: "what's in a name?" 'Concrete to Coriander' is a community gardening scheme run by the Bangladesh Women's Centre and CSV Environment. It aims to give women new skills and contacts. Angela Robson meets a group of Bangladeshi women in Small Heath Park. Including drama: The Lady of the Camellias.