Woman's Hour - 16/02/2009

Presented by Sheila McClennon. Paraplegic adventurer Karen Darke joins Sheila to discuss her adventures and what motivates her to attempt new challenges. Sheila is joined by nutritionist Fiona Hunter and chef Thomasina Miers to find inspirational ideas for making your own lunch and beating the credit crunch. Monday Panel: Sheila is joined by adventurer Karen Darke, comedian Rob Deering and commentator Joan Smith to discuss why marriage is in decline, whether primary school children should be given graduation certificates and whether women like risk-taking as much as men. A new study by the charity for single parents Gingerbread has found that separated parents struggle with contact issues and want more help in making contact work. To discuss the issues Sheila is joined by Fiona Weir from Gingerbread and family lawyer Jane Wilson. Including drama: The Elegance of the Hedgehog.