Woman's Hour - 11/01/2010

With Jane Garvey. Including: Since the mid-18th century there's been the idea that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. However, many psychologists argue that there are certain physical features of the body and face that are found attractive across all individuals and cultures. So, why do some people seem more physically attractive to us than others - is it body shape, pheromones or personality? Jane Garvey examines the evidence with stand-up comedian Rosie Wilby, and the evolutionary and social psychologist Viren Swami. Currently one in three families depend on grandparents for childcare and it's likely that this figure will rise, with grandparents playing an increasingly important role in supporting young families. Jane and her guests debate whether it's time that grandparents were given better rights and more official recognition of their role in society. Improvements in cancer treatment mean that many more people are now surviving cancer. There are over one million people in the UK who were first diagnosed more than five years ago. However, survivors of the disease face their own problems, stemming from the long-term effects of cancer and its treatment. Jane talks to one survivor and discusses the issues surrounding post-cancer care and support.