Woman's Hour - 10/02/2009

Presented by Jane Garvey. Jane discusses the life and work of sculptor and artist Dora Gordine with art historian Dr Jonathan Black and Brenda Martin, Curator at the Dorich House Museum. Is bullying a necessary part of growing up? Helene Guldberg, who lectures in child development, joins Jane to discuss her controversial views with Claude Knights from the charity 'Kidscape'. Are we getting closer to having women bishops? Christina Rees, Chair of Watch (Women and the Church), and The Reverend Jane Hedges, Canon of Westminster, join Jane to discuss the implications of a yes or no vote for the 'super bishops', as they have been nicknamed by the press. Another chance to hear Alison Krauss, a violinist and singer who began her musical career entering talent competitions at the age of 8, talk to Jane about her music and her collaboration with Robert Plant. Nearly 200 people have been killed in the bush fires in the Australian state of Victoria. Australian author and relief worker Jacqueline Pascarl is in the affected area and is helping to co-ordinate the distribution of aid. She talks to Jane from Melbourne. Including the drama Reading Between the Lines.