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Jessica Raine

Actor Jessica Raine talks about her role in ITV's new period drama Jericho. Plus a discussion on who are the women to watch in 2016. Jenni Murray presents.

Actor Jessica Raine, perhaps best known for her lead role as Jenny Lee in Call the Midwife, will be talking about her new role in ITV's new period drama "Jericho".

Who are the women to watch in 2016? Political journalist Anne McElvoy and the Economist Bronwyn Curtis discuss the women poised to impact global events over the next twelve months. Plus apart from friends or family where do you turn for help as a parent? Do Internet forums and message boards help answer your questions or just end up confusing you more? The blogger Unmumsy Mum, otherwise known as Sarah Turner, and Mumsnet Editor Sarah Crown talk about pros and cons of parenting advice in the digital age. Plus we talk to 19 year old, Canadian, R&B pop singer-songwriter, Alessia Cara who's just been unveiled as Number Two in this year's Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 1 Sound Of 2016 poll.

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Thu 7 Jan 2016 10:00
Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4

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Chapters

  • Who are the women to watch in 2016?

    We discuss the women likely to make an impact in the next twelve months

    Duration: 11:29

  • Alessia Cara

    No.2 in the Â鶹ÊÓƵAV's Sound of 2016

    Duration: 05:34

  • Parenting In The Digital Age

    How have online forums and social media made a difference to being a parent?

    Duration: 07:42

  • Mazi Mas

    The restaurant offering work to migrant women living in the UK

    Duration: 07:42

  • Jessica Raine

    The actress discovers her career, Call the Midwife and her role in the new drama Jericho

    Duration: 07:59

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Credits

Presenter Jenni Murray
Interviewed Guest Sarah Turner
Interviewed Guest Sarah Crown
Interviewed Guest Anne McElvoy
Interviewed Guest Bronwyn Curtis
Interviewed Guest Jessica Raine
Interviewed Guest Alessia Cara
Producer Beverley Purcell

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  • Thu 7 Jan 2016 10:00
    Â鶹ÊÓƵAV Radio 4

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