Woman's Hour - Weekend Woman's Hour

Presented by Jane Garvey. Actor Harriet Walter talks about her role as a scheming widow in the Jacobean tragedy Women Beware Women, now enjoying a revival at London's National Theatre. Voting behaviour: is it hereditary? Kevin Maguire, associate editor of the Daily Mirror, Rachel Johnson, editor of The Lady and Olly Grender, former communications director for the Lib Dems, discuss parental influence. For years women endured the girdle and now men have a garment of their own to hold it all in. Designer Jeff Banks assesses the benefits of 'the mirdle'. Childcare guru Penelope Leach on the argument that allowing young babies to cry for prolonged periods could harm their developing brains. Horrockses Fashions - a look back at one of the best known brands of the 1950's and the designs that are selling for top prices in the vintage clothes market. Maths in schools: why some experts say that despite the national numeracy strategy, maths teaching is failing to score top marks. Swearing: is it worse when women use bad language?