Sarah Vine's Femail Half-Hour

Body image, Books, Tarot and Tennis Sep 07, 2023

Sarah and Imogen are joined by Professor Viren Swami of Anglia Ruskin University to discuss a new study which has found that Brits are amongst those with the lowest body confidence in the world.
Plus Daisy Waugh drops into the studio to talk about how she almost gave up writing, tarot, and her latest book, Old School Ties.

You can find Daisy's website here:

https://www.daisywaugh.com/

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The one about friendship Aug 31, 2023

Sarah and Imogen compare notes on how friendship can be as intimate as any relationship, the problems that friendships can run into and how to make new friends.
Guests this week are relationship expert Charisse Cooke and CEO of Oddfellows, Jane Nelson.

Find out more:

https://www.instagram.com/charissecooke/

https://www.oddfellows.co.uk/

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Talking About Hair Aug 24, 2023

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Lucinda Ellery and Kelly Morrell for a special episode of the podcast dedicated to Hair Loss Awareness Month that explains how hair loss can be dealt with, some of the emotional impact that it can cause, and the positivity that can come from dealing with it.

Find out more:

Lucinda Ellery

http://www.lucindaellery.com/

Kelly Morrell

https://www.scalpconfidential.co.uk/

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The Princess with Wendy Holden Aug 17, 2023

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Wendy Holden who tells us some of the fascinating things she found out while exhaustively researching her new novel, The Princess, which tells the story of the young Diana Spencer up to her wedding with Prince Charles.

You can get a copy of The Princess here:

https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-princess/wendy-holden/9781787397569

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Summer Books Special Aug 03, 2023

Sarah and Imogen are joined by Wendy Holden and Santa Montefiore who offer their reading recommendations for this summer.

find out more:

Santa Montefiore

Wendy Holden

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Are we still connected? With Santa Montefiore and Dr Max Pemberton Jul 27, 2023

Sarah and Imogen discuss the supernatural with two special guests this week. Santa Montefiore talks about her experiences of having been contacted by the spirit of her dead sister, Tara Palmer-Tomkinson. Dr Max Pemberton joins the show and explains the science behind our interactions with the departed.

Find out more about Santa Montefiore's writing here.

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Welcome to Barbie Land! With Simon Farnworth & Brian Viner Jul 20, 2023

Sarah is joined by her daughter Bea for a celebration of all things Barbie this week. Sarah and Bea compare notes on the Barbie movie with the Mail's film critic, Brian Viner. Plus, Barbie expert Simon Farnworth explains which dolls are most sought after and how he started his collection.

Simon Farnworth's website is here.

Read Brian Viner's Barbie review here.

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Summer Beauty Special Jul 13, 2023

Sarah and Imogen are joined by Victoria Woodhall who advises on how to look your best in the heat, and Dr Shameema Damree who explains what the future of beauty is and how it may pave the way for the future of good health.

Find out more:

Victoria Woodhall

Dr Shameema Damree

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Body Work with Lynne Franks and David Higgins Jul 06, 2023

Sarah and Imogen are joined by friend of the show, Lynne Franks, who explains how and why she decided to have the ultimate detox. Plus, fitness trainer to the stars David Higgins gives some insights into how he trains Hollywood's biggest stars to look (motion) picture perfect.

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What happens if you're let down by the health service? Jun 29, 2023

On this week's Femail Half Hour, Sarah Vine speaks to Nikki, who explains how people can fall through the cracks in our health service, and the severe consequences she faced when it happened to her, they are joined by John Doyle, Principal Lawyer, medical negligence department, Slater and Gordon. Plus, Sarah and Imogen Edwards Jones speak to Kate Bailey, curator of the V&A's fabulous new show, DIVA.

Find out more:

Slater & Gordon
Nikki's Instagram
V&A DIVA Exhibition

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Finding solace with Ben Goldsmith Jun 22, 2023

Sarah and Imogen are joined by Ben Goldsmith, whose book, God is an Octopus, charts his grieving and spiritual journey after the loss of his teenage daughter.
Find out more:

https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/god-is-an-octopus-9781399408356/

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Sharron Davies and the fight for Women's sport Jun 15, 2023

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by British swimming legend Sharron Davies. Sharron explains how cheating affected her career, leading to her becoming a campaigner for fairness in sport, and how competition in sport is now being threatened again.

Find out more:
Unfair Play, Sharron's new book:
https://swiftpress.com/book/unfair-play/

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Alexandra Potter on how books are finally reflecting real life, and Dr Linea Patel on why supplements might not be as helpful as you thought. Jun 01, 2023

Sarah and Imogen are joined by Alexandra Potter, the bestselling author of "Confessions of a 40 Something F*** Up" to talk about why books, tv shows and films with strong female leads over 40 are finally cutting through. Plus, Dr Linea Patel, Registered Dietitian and Sports Nutritionist explains why supplements and vitamin pills might not be as helpful as we are led to believe.
Find out more:
Confessions of a Forty-Something F**k Up https://amzn.eu/d/9I9pBxl
Dr Linia Patelhttps://www.linianutrition.com/

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Chelsea Flower Show with Bunny Guinness & the university legal fight that could affect millions. May 25, 2023

Sarah and Imogen are joined by Garden and landscape expert, Bunny Guinness. The Gardener's Question Time panelist is a 6 time gold medal winner at the Chelsea flower show and gives her insight into what visitors to the show can expect. Plus, in what could be a landmark case, students across the country are taking universities to court over the standard of teaching they received during the pandemic. One of those students and a solicitor managing the case join the show to explain why.
Find out more:
Bunny Guinness' Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bunnyguinness
Student Group Claimhttps://studentgroupclaim.co.uk/

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When everything falls into place with Holly Smale. May 18, 2023

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Holly Smale, the multi million selling author of Geek Girl and now, the Cassandra Complex. Holly explains how a late diagnosis of autism allowed her to understand herself and her characters for the first time. Plus, psychologist Laura Colquhoun, explains how social media addiction could affect us all.
Find out more: Holly Smale and her new book The Cassandra Complex https://www.hollysmale.com/
Psychologist, counsellor and addiction expert Laura Colquhoun: www.theharleystreettherapist.co.uk

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Coronation Special Pt2! May 11, 2023

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by the Mail's Royal Editor, Rebecca English. Rebecca shares her experiences of attending the King's coronation and discusses what next for the Royal family.

You can find Rebecca's writing here:

https://www.mailplus.co.uk/authors/rebecca-english

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Coronation Special with Historian Ed Owens and Super Collector Jan Hugo May 04, 2023

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones celebrate the King's coronation with historian Ed Owens who explains why the coronation is so important to the future of the monarchy. Plus super collector Jan Hugo visits from Australia to talk about her 10,000 item collection of royal memorabilia and her plans for the coronation.

Find out more:

Ed Owens: https://edowens.com/

Jan Hugo: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066606916898

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The March of AI with James Barrat and Medical Cannabis in the UK with Linda Robson Apr 27, 2023

Sarah and Imogen are joined by filmmaker and author James Barrat. James is an AI expert whose book, Our Final Invention, was named by Elon Musk as one of five books everyone should read about the future.

Plus, Linda Robson explains how things can be made easier for those prescribed medical cannabis in the UK.

Find our more:

James Barrat:

https://jamesbarrat.com/

Releaf

https://releaf.co.uk/

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How to cater for your coronation party and the power of Saturn's return. Apr 20, 2023

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Will Torrent, Waitrose's senior innovation chef, for some tips on how to please all at a coronation get-together. Plus, Theresa Cheung explains Saturn Return, the seismic astrological event Emma Watson and Adele said changed their lives.
Find out more: Coronation Food: https://www.waitrose.com/ecom/shop/browse/groceries/the_kings_coronation
Theresa Cheung: https://www.theresacheung.com/

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Is poor sleep really as bad for us as we've been led to believe? Plus, this season's hottest makeup looks and products. Apr 13, 2023

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Dr Neil Stanley to find out if losing sleep really is as bad as we've been led to believe, plus, Beauty Expert Madeleine Spencer gives us some guidance on this season's best new products and makeup.

Find out More:

Dr Neil Stanley:

http://www.thesleepconsultancy.com

Neil's book, How To Sleep Well:

https://www.wiley.com/en-gb/How+to+Sleep+Well:+The+Science+of+Sleeping+Smarter,+Living+Better+and+Being+Productive-p-9780857087683

Madeleine Spencer:

https://www.instagram.com/madeleinelovesthis/

Madeleine's Podcast, Beauty Full Lives:

https://pod.link/1435063600

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Talking about Teenagers with Stella O Malley. Apr 06, 2023

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Stella O' Malley for a discussion of how our teenagers are dealing with a changing world with challenges from social media and online pile-ons, social skills in a post lockdown world, "toxic positivity" and how a cultural backlash might be coming.

You can find Stella's book, What Your Teen Is Trying To Tell You here:
https://books.mailshop.co.uk/what-your-teen-is-trying-to-tell-you-9781800752542

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How our food might be killing us with food tsar, Henry Dimbleby Mar 30, 2023

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Henry Dimbleby, the former food tsar who in his new book has exposed the toxic relationship the food industry has with the environment, society and every individual. Henry explains how some foods manipulate our bodies into making poor choices, how unsustainable the cost to the environment is, exposes some myths about world cuisine, and describes how dangerous the wrong food can be for you and your family.

Find out more:

https://books.mailshop.co.uk/ravenous-9781800816510

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Nursery Rhymes with Allie Esiri, Plus Boris and Trump's future hangs in the balance with Theresa Cheung Mar 23, 2023

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Allie Esiri, the "poetry powerhouse" who is making poetry cool with a little help from celebrity friends. Plus, with Boris Johnson and Donald Trump, who share a star sign, both under the spotlight, Astrologer Theresa Cheung joins to explain what the stars have to say.

Find Allie's Book, A Nursery Rhyme For Every Night Of The Year, here: https://amzn.eu/d/9LgRMXl

Find Theresa Cheung's latest book, Empower Your Inner Psychic here: https://t.co/1zzyW3NUOC

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New Books with Georgina Moore and Imogen Edwards Jones, What the budget means for mothers, and how to treat yourself while spending less with Alice Beer. Mar 16, 2023

Georgina Moore and our own Imogen Edwards Jones speak about their latest books, inspirations and houseboats(!)

Alice Beer gives us some analysis on the budget and tells us how you can stock up for less when traveling.

Find Out More:

Georgina Moore's "The Garnett Girls": https://linktr.ee/georginamoore

Imogen Edwards Jones' "Have You Got Anything Stronger": https://amzn.eu/d/eYOXEFM

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Looking after your liver and the perfect soundtrack for your pet pooch! Mar 09, 2023

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones talk to Dr Federica Amati, PHD about the body's only self regenerating organ, the Liver. She explains what the organ does for you and how you can look after it!
Plus, Crufts (and Scruffts!) 2023 kicks off this week, Broadcaster and Pet Expert Anna Webb is on hand for a chat on all things canine and gives some tips on how the right soundtrack can keep your pet calm and happy.

Find out more:

Dr Amati:

http://www.federicaamati.com

https://loveyourliver.com/

Anna Webb:

https://annawebb.co.uk

And the playlist for dogs is:

No Woman No Cry – Bob Marley and the Wailers

Oh my God – Adele

Good Days – SZA

More Than a Woman – Bee Gees

Anti-Hero – Taylor Swift

Orphans – Coldplay

Coming Back – James Blake ft. SZA

Candy – Paulo Nutini

Dreams – Fleetwood Mac

Fly Me to The Moon – Frank Sinatra

Flowers – Miley Cyrus

Cayendo (Side A – acoustic) – Frank Ocean

Hound Dog – Elvis Presley

The Dogs of War – Pink Floyd

Starman – David Bowie

Watermelon Sugar – Harry Styles

Stay – Rihanna

Careless Whisper – George Michael

Like a Prayer – Madonna

Knowing Me, Knowing You – ABBA

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Hags - The Demonisation of Middle Aged Women with Victoria Smith. Plus, do you have Dyscalculia? Mar 02, 2023

Sarah and Imogen are joined by Victoria Smith, whose new book, Hags - The Demonisation of Middle Aged Women, asks the question - What is it about women in their forties and beyond that seems to enrage almost everyone? Plus, Catherine Eadle of Dyscalculia Network explains how "Number dyslexia" can affect people and how it can be tackled.

Find out more:
https://www.waterstones.com/book/hags/victoria-smith/9780349726960
https://www.dyscalculianetwork.com/

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Roald Dahl censored & the hidden victims of the war in Ukraine. Feb 23, 2023

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Frank Furedi, Emeritus Professor at the University of Kent to discuss the implications of Roald Dahl's books being re-edited and republished which has drawn criticism and accusations of censorship from around the world.
And, after a year of fighting in Ukraine many pets have found themselves alone and living on the street after homes have been destroyed and their owners have fled the fighting. Anna Wade, Public Relations Manager at Blue Cross joins from the UK and Save the Dogs Director, Gregg Tully joins from Odessa, Ukraine to explain how they're helping the animals living in a warzone. Plus, Katerina, a Ukrainian citizen, tells her story of escaping the fighting with her daughter and pets.
Find out more and how you can help:https://www.bluecross.org.uk/blue-cross-ukraine-pet-welfare-fund

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What went wrong: The inside story of the Tavistock's gender service. Feb 17, 2023

What went wrong: The inside story of the Tavistock's gender service.
Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Hannah Barnes, investigations producer at the BBC's Newsnight. Hannah's new book tells the story of the collapse of the Tavistock's Gender Service, following extensive research and interviews with both staff and patients.
You can find Hannah's book for sale here:
https://www.waterstones.com/book/time-to-think/hannah-barnes/9781800751118

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Why don't we know more about ADHD in adults? Plus, why is it so hard to get a good pair of jeans? Feb 03, 2023

Sarah and Imogen are joined by Dr Clare Bailey and Henry Shelford, CEO of ADHD UK, who were both diagnosed with ADHD as adults. They talk about how severely it can affect people, explain why it's so poorly recognised and reveal how they live with the condition.
Plus, why is it so difficult to find a good pair of Jeans? Over 50 Blogger Michelle Green gives her tips on how to pick the best.

Find out more:

ADHD UK: https://adhduk.co.uk/
Dr Claire Bailey's site for parents: http://www.parentingmatters.co.uk/(Instagram: #Parentingmattersuk)
Fifty and Fab: https://www.fiftyandfab.co.uk/

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Where are the women in the music industry? Can you cope with fashion's new Rule of Five? Jan 26, 2023

After the Brit Awards failed to nominate a single female act for the Best Artist award this year, Sarah and Imogen are joined by Vick Bain, President of the Independent Society of Musicians, to discuss why things seem to be getting even harder for women in the music industry. Plus, could you limit yourself to just five fashion items per year? Tiffanie Darke, former editor of the Sunday Times Style magazine explains how she's doing it and why we all should.
Find out more:

Rule of Five: https://ruleoffive.substack.com/
Vick Bain: https://vbain.co.uk/

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(Some) British wine is now the best in the world. Plus, can you believe anything on Love Island? Jan 19, 2023

Sarah and Imogen are joined by Patrick Schmitt, a Master of Wine and international wine judge, Helen McGinn, to talk about the British Sauvignon Blanc which is said to be the best in the world, about why Britain's wines are better than you might think and just how much you need to spend to get a good bottle.
Plus, body language and behaviour expert Judi James joins us to explain why all may not be as it might appear on Love Island...

Find out more:

http://www.globalwinemasters.com/

https://www.knackeredmotherswineclub.com/about-me/

https://twitter.com/thejudijames

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New Year, New You - the easy way. Jan 12, 2023

Sarah and Imogen kick off 2023 with some shortcuts to a new you. Kristen Heider Persson of EF Future Health explains the cutting edge beauty treatments that are now possible thanks to Exosomes, while Get the Gloss' Victoria Woodhall tells all about the latest gadgets that can be used in the home. Plus, Astrologer Jessica Adams calls in from Tasmania to explain what may be in store for us in 2023.

Find out more:

https://ef-futurehealth.com/

https://www.getthegloss.com/

https://www.jessicaadams.com/

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Cocktail Time! With Paul Feig Dec 28, 2022

Sarah and Imogen are joined by Paul Feig, the Hollywood filmmaker behind Bridesmaids, Ghostbusters, Last Christmas and The School For Good and Evil. As well as a brilliant filmmaker, Paul is also passionate about cocktails and tells us how to make some of his favourites.

You can also read an interview with Paul Feig in Femail this week: https://www.mailplus.co.uk/femail/paulfeig

Special thanks to the Royal Garden Hotel, Kensington who kindly allowed us to record in their piano bar.
https://www.royalgardenhotel.co.uk/en/piano-kensington.html
Paul's Book can be found here:
https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/cocktail-time-the-ultimate-guide-to-grown-up-fun-paul-feig?variant=39880313045070

And you can find Paul's gin here: https://www.artingstallsgin.com/

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Sussexes, Crisis at Christmas and Scent-Scapes Dec 15, 2022

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Richard Fitzsimmons who gives his verdict on the latest batch of episodes of Harry and Meghan, Juliet Montford of Crisis who explains how we can all get involved in lending a hand this Christmas and Hannah Betts explains why scented candles are more than just money going up in smoke.

You can donate to Crisis or volunteer your time at:

https://www.crisis.org.uk/crisis-at-christmas

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Alek Keshishian and Will Torrent Dec 08, 2022

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Alek Keshishian, whose new film Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me has been met with great praise since it's launch on Apple Tv, Alek talks about how the film became something different to the original plan, what it's like having a 6 year production come to fruition and about his friendship with Selena Gomez. Plus, Will Torrent explains how Waitrose construct their Christmas treats and Sarah and Imogen give their verdict in a taste test.

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Lynne Franks & Beauty Gifts Special Dec 01, 2022

Sarah and Imogen are joined by Lynne Franks, the PR Guru who inspired Jennifer Saunders' character in Absolutely Fabulous who went on to found SEED and dedicate her life to female empowerment.

Plus, Sarah and Imogen are joined by Beatrice Gove and Victoria Woodhall, executive director at Get The Gloss, to discuss the best of beauty and self care gifts for all, at all price points.

Find out more about Lynne Franks and SEED here:

https://lynnefranks.com/

https://seednetwork.co.uk/

The products featured are:

Calendars:

Macmillan 24 days of Beauty Advent Calendar - £2 goes to Macmillan Cancer Support £88 Boots

https://fave.co/3UotQgL

Glossy Box Freeze The Moment - Glossy Box - £99 -

https://fave.co/3H5nC2n

Zara Advent Calendar - Zara - £159

https://fave.co/3UmK3Da

Premium:

Celestial Nirvana Artistry Palette - Pat McGrath - £76

https://fave.co/3Vg8xzj

Beauty Sleep Hamper - Harvey Nichols - £195

https://fave.co/3XQoDkM

Tom Ford Oud Wood Gift Set - Harvey Nichols - £275

https://fave.co/3EW2BnZ

Under £50

Soap and Glory Glow Rush Skincare 6 Piece Gift Set - Boots - £25.50

https://fave.co/3OT5pXB

Molton Brown Merry Berries & Mimosa Body Wash - £27 - Molton Brown

https://fave.co/3EQOoZz

Merry Berries & Mimosa Body Lotion - £31 - Molton Brown

https://fave.co/3iqQM1G

MAC 5-piece Full Size Limited Edition Makeup Star Gift Set - Boots - £39

https://fave.co/3FiC0D9

S'able Labs Essentials Discovery Kit - S'able Labs - £45

https://fave.co/3UiMJBH

Under £25

Merry Berries & Mimosa Christmas Bauble - £14 - Molton Brown

https://fave.co/3UoFxnV

Ted Baker Cosmetics Collection - Boots - £23

https://fave.co/3EW3IEb

For Men

No7 Men Energising Duo - Boots - £10

https://fave.co/3gU4TMD

Ted Baker Men's Bath and Body 3-Piece Gift Set Tin - £14 - Boots

https://fave.co/3VngX8d

No7 Energising Face Trio - Boots - £18

https://fave.co/3OU7X7X

Ted Baker Hand and Body Kit - Boots - £20

https://fave.co/3ORaIH3

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BGT's Opera Star, Paul Potts and Black Friday with Alice Beer Nov 24, 2022

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Paul Potts, the Britain's Got Talent winner who traded his job at Carphone Warehouse for a life as an Opera singer, playing around the world and selling millions of albums. Plus, Black Friday is upon us so Watchdog and This Morning star Alice Beer joins us to explain how to make sure the deal you're looking at is really worth your attention.

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Celia Walden, Crypto Crash and Dyscalculia Nov 17, 2022

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by Celia Walden whose latest book, Payback has been receiving great acclaim. Financial expert Iona Bain explains the crypto crash and Dyscalculia.

You can find Celia's book here:

https://www.waterstones.com/book/payday/celia-walden/9780751583151

Find Iona Bain here:

https://twitter.com/ionayoungmoney

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Simon Sebag Montefiore: Our Past, Present and Future Nov 10, 2022

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones speak to the Historian, Presenter and Author, Simon Sebag Montfiore about his latest book, The World: A Family History. Simon talks about how some of the conflicts that dominate our present are informed by our past, and discusses what the future might look like.

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Ben Fogle: Adventures and the Environment Nov 04, 2022

Ben Fogle visits Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones to speak about some of his adventures around the world, his early days as a reality tv star and to speak about a new campaign to protect and restore the UK's Biodiversity.
You can find out more about Ben's campaign with HP and Arbor day here:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CkKnFdSogYR/

Leave a comment and three trees will be planted on your behalf!

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Tina Gaudoin: The scandalous life of Raine Spencer. Oct 28, 2022

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards-Jones are joined by Tina Gaudoin, author of Three Times A Countess, a biography of Raine Spencer who was Barbara Cartland's Daughter and the stepmother of Diana, Princess Of Wales. Plus, Theresa Cheung looks at what's in store for Rishi Sunak as he takes office.

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Lionel Shriver: Abominations, Controversy and Tennis Oct 13, 2022

Sarah Vine and Imogen Edwards Jones are joined by the best selling author and journalist Lionel Shriver. Lionel is known for her novels, which include We Need To Talk About Kevin, and her journalism, which is published on both sides of the Atlantic. Lionel talks about Abominations, her first non-fiction book, the controversy of cultural appropriation, how she came to be known as Lionel, and her love for Tennis.

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half Hour: Iran protests, Pets caught in Cost Of Living crossfire and the boldest shades of blue. Oct 06, 2022

Sarah Vine and Co Host Imogen Edwards-Jones are joined by Narguess Farzad, Chair of the Centre of Iranian Studies, SOAS, to discuss the wave of protests in Iran triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini who died shortly after her arrest by Iran's Morality Police. And by Jane Tyson, Senior Scientific Officer, RSPCA Companion Animals Department, to discuss the effect the Cost of Living Crisis is having on our pets and how to help. Plus, Beauty Expert Hannah Betts joins the show to praise the boldest shades of blue.

You can find out more about the RSPCA's Adoptober campaign here:

https://www.rspca.org.uk/whatwedo/latest/adoptober

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half Hour: Italy elects Its first female PM and the writer who now drives lorries. Sep 29, 2022

Sarah Vine and Co Host Imogen Edwards-Jones are joined by Professor Leila Talani, Director for the Centre for Italian Politics to discuss Italy's new Prime Minister, and by Gillian Phillip, the children's author who after being targeted online, found herself out of a job and behind the wheel of an HGV.

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half Hour: Ola Jordan and Lucy Beresford Sep 22, 2022

Sarah Vine and Co Host Imogen Edwards-Jones are joined by psychologist and broadcaster, Lucy Beresford, for a timely discussion of Empty Nest Syndrome, and by the Star of Strictly Come Dancing, Ola Jordan, who speaks about her journey to motherhood by way of IVF.

You can find Lucy Beresford here:

https://www.lucyberesford.com/

and Ola Jordan here:

https://twitter.com/The_OlaJordan

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half Hour: Why laughing gas is no laughing matter. Sep 08, 2022

Sarah Vine and Co Host Imogen Edwards-Jones speak to Dr Nikos Evangelou, Professor of Neurology, about the risks of Nitrous Oxide, which has become one of the most popular recreational drugs among young people, And Speak to Helen Normoyle, co-founder of My Menopause Centre, about the aches and pains that can be caused by Menopause. Plus, Theresa Cheung charts what the future might hold for our new Prime Minister, Liz Truss.

FInd out more:

https://twitter.com/nikosevangelou3

https://www.mymenopausecentre.com

https://www.theresacheung.com/

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half Hour: A Life More Adventurous. Sep 01, 2022

Sarah Vine and Co Host Imogen Edwards-Jones are joined by the inspirational Wendy Searle who tells the story of how she decided to change her "ordinary life" and become an adventurer who now has her eyes set on the world record for fastest woman to travel solo across Antarctica to the south pole. Plus, Julie Bindel explains why some people no longer feel at home at Pride and Theresa Cheung explains what the planets have in store for us in autumn.

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half Hour: Free Speech, Education Reform and 80s Fashion Aug 18, 2022

Sarah Vine and Co Host Imogen Edwards-Jones are joined by Andrew Copson, the Chief Executive of Humanists UK, to discuss the importance of free expression and speech following the shocking attack on their patron, Salman Rushdie. They're also joined this week by education expert Rob Leitch of My Online Schooling to discuss this year's A-Level exam results and the potential for change in our schools. Plus, Gail Rolfe, former Mail Fashion editor and founder of Preloved Perfection joins us to talk about the return of 80s fashion and the joy of the power suit.
Find out more about Humanists UK: https://humanists.uk/

Find out more about Rob Leitch's online school: https://myonlineschooling.co.uk/

Find out more about Gail Rolfe's Preloved Perfection: https://prelovedperfection.com/ or find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myageisirrelevant/ where you can see a shot from her 1986 photoshoot.

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half Hour: Kemi Badenoch Aug 11, 2022

Sarah Vine and Co Host Imogen Edwards-Jones are joined by the MP for Saffron Walden, former Minister of State for Equalities and former Conservative Party Leadership Candidate, Kemi Badenoch. Sarah and Imogen talk with Kemi about the Leadership race, Boris Johnson, role models and the importance of courage and speaking up.

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half Hour: Crimefighter turned Crimewriter, Turkey Teeth, and the story of an inherited dress worth £35,000 Jul 28, 2022

Sarah Vine and Co Host Imogen Edwards-Jones are joined by Clare Mackintosh, a former police inspector who turned her knowledge of police work into best selling crime novels, and Dr Trishala Lakhani, whose BBC tv documentary, "Turkey Teeth: Bargain Smiles or Big Mistake" reveals some of the potential problems with going abroad for cosmetic dentistry, and Adeline Vining, who inherited a dress from a grandmother she never knew, only to find that the dress was extremely rare, and extremely valuable, decades later.
Clare's latest book, The Last Party can be ordered here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Last-Party-twisty-mystery-bestseller-ebook/dp/B09N1B37KT
You can watch Trishala Lakhani's documentary Turkey Teeth: Bargain Smiles or Big Mistake on BBC Iplayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0019gps/turkey-teeth-bargain-smiles-or-big-mistake

You can see Adeline Vining (and her grandmother's dress!) on social media: https://www.tiktok.com/@adelinevining / https://www.instagram.com/adelinevining/

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half Hour: Gay and Roxy Longworth. Jul 22, 2022

Sarah Vine and Co Host Imogen Edwards-Jones are joined by Gay and Roxy Longworth, the mother and daughter authors of a new book, When You Lose It.

This book and this week’s show tells the story of how Roxy was coerced into sharing explicit photographs by an older boy at school and the catastrophic effect it had on her when things escalated.

Some listeners may find some of the topics in this week’s show and the language used upsetting.

Roxy and Gay Longworth’s Book, When You Lose It is available here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/180279218X

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half Hour: Sex and the City author Candace Bushnell Jul 15, 2022

Sarah Vine and Co Host Imogen Edwards-Jones are joined by the author of Sex And The City, Candace Bushnell. Candace talks about her latest book, "Is There Still Sex In The City" and of taking the book to the stage in a one woman show - her first acting role, and speaks frankly about dating in middle age, the truth about her 21 year old boyfriend, and what it's like to be behind a cultural landmark.

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half Hour: Are Women Bad With Money? Jul 07, 2022

Sarah Vine and Co Host Imogen Edwards-Jones are joined by Annabelle Williams, Personal Finance Specialist at Nutmeg and Author of "Why Women are Poorer Than Men and What To Do About It" to discuss the long standing misconception that women are bad with money. They're also joined by bestselling Author Santa Montefiore whose new book, An Italian Girl In Brooklyn has just been released, Plus resident Spiritualist and Astrologer Theresa Cheung joins the show.
Our Guest's books can be found here:

Annabelle Williams' Why Women Are Poorer Than Men and What We Can Do About It:

https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/316092/why-women-are-poorer-than-men-and-what-we-can-do-about-it-by-williams-annabelle/9780241433171

Santa Montefiore's An Italian Girl In Brooklyn:

https://santamontefiore.co.uk/books/an-italian-girl-in-brooklyn/

Theresa Cheung's books including The Dream Dictionary can be found here:

https://www.theresacheung.com/books/

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half Hour: Summer Books Special! Jun 30, 2022

Sarah Vine and Co Host Imogen Edwards-Jones celebrate the beginning of holiday season with a summer book special. Arts reviewer Claire Allfree and true crime expert and host of the Blood Ties Podcast, Geoffrey Wansell, join the show to offer some literary suggestions to accompany you on your summer break, from well known classics, to audiobooks, to last minute selections at the airport and lots more between!

The guest recommendations/books discussed were:

Geoffrey Wansell:

Sparring Partners by John Grisham, Hodder £20
These three novellas in a single volume show Grisham at his masterful best. A minor masterpiece.
The Blackbird by Tim Weaver, Michael Joseph £14.99
A road accident sees a Land Rover plunge off the road and career down a ravine. Two witnesses watch in horror as
it bursts into flames, but when the fire brigade arrives there is no sign whatever of the two occupants. The impressive Weaver triumphs again with this intricate mystery.
Aurora by David Koepp, HQ £14.99
The screenwriter of Jurassic Park depicts a catastrophe where a solar storm wipes out electricity across the planet.
Told from the viewpoint of a dysfunctional American family, it vividly explores how human beings cope with tragedy, and re-affirms our will to survive. It is fine storytelling.
Crime
Wake by Shelley Burr, Hodder £14.99
My crime novel of the year so far, a moving depiction of the pain that a mysterious disappearance can wreak on
those left behind. Nineteen years ago Evie McCreery vanished, leaving her younger sister Mina to pick up the
pieces of her life. Intense and evocative, it tears at the heart-strings.
Into the Dark, Macmillan £14.99
One morning the golden Holden family - father, mother and two teenagers – suddenly disappear from their spectacular home overlooking the sea in Essex. What happened? Enter DS Saul Anguish, with a record of protecting two children from a serial killer. The plot is both striking and original.
Murder Before Evensong by Reverend Richard Coles, Weidenfeld £16.99
In the beautiful village of Champton, home to the de Flores dynasty, the local church is presided over by Canon Daniel Clement. A murder overwhelms the congregation and further skulduggery follows. A cosy, if slightly fey mystery with echoes of Father Brown unfolds as Clement investigates.

The best classic crime everyone should read is either The Mysterious Affair at Styles or A Study in Scarlet.

Grab something from the airport – no doubts, any David Baldacci or Michael Connelly.

For something less expected – try James Lee Burke

As for an audiobook it’s hard not to suggest one of the two by Richard Osman, which are a great listen. (The Thursday Murder Club / The Man Who Died Twice)

Claire Allfrey recommends:

Bad Relations by Cressida Connolly, a lush historical drama.

What Time Is Love by Holly Williams, a breezy beach read.

Gosford Park by Gil Hornby, a fun Jane Austen homage.

Vladimir by Julia May Jones, a spiky, creepy, psychological romance with lots of subversive observations on gender politics (also received Imogen's vote!)

Night Crawling by Leila Mottley, this summer's hot debut read, a gritty novel about race and crime in America.

The Exhibitionist by Charlotte Mendelson, a very funny smart spiky marital comedy of manners.

A book to grab at the airport is Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead, or Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason, both out last year but Women's Prize shortlisted and so ought to be easily available in airport bookshelves..

Claire spotlighted Natalia Ginsberg, an Italian mid century author whose novels are being republished.

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half Hour: Female Hairloss, The Reluctant Carer and William at 40 Jun 23, 2022

Sarah Vine and her co-host, author Imogen Edwards-Jones, speak to hairstylist Jordanna Cobella about the taboo subject of female hair loss, how it affects us and how to deal with it. And the show is joined by the author of The Reluctant Carer, a new book that lifts the lid on the funny, emotional and honest story of caring for their parents. Plus, Theresa Cheung joins us to explain what the future may hold for Prince William as he enters his 5th decade.

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half Hour: Early Years Crisis, Hot at 53 and... Nose Jobs! Jun 17, 2022

Sarah Vine and her co-host, author Imogen Edwards-Jones, speak to Neil Leitch of the Early Years Alliance about the growing problem with school readiness in the UK, and to Cerri Wheeldon of Fab After Fifty about why we feel at our hottest at 53, plus, could cosmetic surgery be for you?

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half Hour: What next for Boris, What Next for the Royals and... GoodWoof! Jun 09, 2022

Sarah Vine and her co-host, author Imogen Edwards-Jones, speak to the Mail On Sunday's Dan Hodges to find out what's next for Boris Johnson, and to Royal Expert Richard Fitzwilliams about what the Jubilee means for the future of the Royals. Plus, Beauty Expert Hannah Betts tells all about the hottest new festival for dog lovers -GoodWoof!

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half Hour: Jubilee Special with David Emanuel, Hugo Vickers and Will Torrent Jun 01, 2022

Ahead of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Sarah Vine and her co-host, author Imogen Edwards-Jones, speak to the legendary fashion designer behind Diana's Dress, David Emanuel, about why Royal Events are so special to us, and to Royal Expert Hugo Vickers about Jubilees of the past and what to expect this time around. Plus, Waitrose's Consultant Chef and Award Winning Pastry Chef, Will Torrent, tells all on how to cater for your celebrations in style.

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half Hour: More Westminster Sleaze, UK's healthy food problem and Heatwave Beauty. May 20, 2022

Sarah Vine and her co-host, author Imogen Edwards-Jones, speak to political commentator Charlie Peters about Westminster's ongoing problems with sleaze, and following the government's delay in tackling unhealthy food to Henry Dimbleby, the Food Tsar. Plus,Hannah Betts offers advice on Heatwave Beauty and the Tell Tale Triangle.

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half Hour: The Queen's Speech, Hero Pooches and Snack Secrets May 12, 2022

Sarah Vine and her co-host, author Imogen Edwards-Jones, speak to Royal Biographer Robert Hardman about the Queen's absence from the State Opening of Parliament, to Scott Godman a former British Army Dog Handler about the heroic animals that assist soldiers in war and to Lauren Bowes Byatt, Deputy Director of Nesta's Healthy Life team, about a new survey that shows that Brits underestimate the calories in our snacks, and just what small changes could do to our waistlines.
Scott Godman now runs Godman's Dog Academy in Hull: https://g.page/Godmans-Dog-Academy?share

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half Hour: Roe Vs Wade, Westminster Chaos, Met Gala Fashion and Dopamine Dressing May 05, 2022

Sarah Vine and her co-host, author Imogen Edwards-Jones, speak to Mara Clarke, founder of Abortion Support Network about the threat to reproductive rights in the US, to George Trefgarne, CEO at Boscopel & Partners, about the chaos that continues to engulf Westminster and to Beauty Expert Hannah Betts about the best of Met Gala fashion. Plus, find out how to boost your mood with a splash of colour.

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half Hour: Mariella Frostrup on the HRT Crisis, Elon Musk Buys Twitter, Depp Vs Heard. Apr 28, 2022

Sarah Vine and her co-host, author Imogen Edwards-Jones, speak to Mariella Frostrup about the HRT Crisis that is driving women to despair, to tech expert Caramel Quin about why Elon Musk is paying $44Bn for Twitter and what do the stars say about Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard?

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half Hour: Prince Harry's Interview, Helping Child Refugees in Italy and Paris Beauty. Apr 21, 2022

Sarah Vine and her co-host, author Imogen Edwards-Jones, speak to AnneLise Borgen Rizzo who co-founded The 4 Day Box, a grassroots organisation helping children displaced to Italy by the war in Ukraine, to Robert Jobson, the Royal Editor, about the already controversial interview Prince Harry gave to US TV, Plus, Hannah Betts tells all about beauty in Paris.

You can find The 4 Day Box online here: https://www.the4daybox.com/en/

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Sarah Vine’s Femail Half-Hour: Jeremy Hunt, Prince Andrew… and Sarah’s dreams Mar 31, 2022

Sarah Vine and her co-host, author Imogen Edwards-Jones, speak to former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt on the Shrewsbury maternity scandal, and speak to royal biographer Angela Levin on Prince Andrew’s appearance at Prince Philip’s memorial service. Plus, Theresa Cheung, author of The Dream Dictionary, on the surprising meanings of Sarah and Imogen’s dreams…

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half-Hour: Coercive control, women's sports and between-seasons face Mar 24, 2022

Sarah Vine and her co-host, author Imogen Edwards-Jones talk to Ruth Davison, CEO of Refuge about the Angel Lynn case and coercive control, and talk to feminist campaigner Julie Bindel on Lia Thomas and the threat to women's sports. Plus, Hannah Betts on the curse of 'between-seasons face'.

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half-Hour: Maureen Lipman and Lord Dubs on Ukrainian refugees Mar 17, 2022

Sarah Vine and her co-presenter Imogen Edwards-Jones talk to TV icon Maureen Lipman on why she's busier than ever at age 75, and speaks to former Kindertransport refugeee Lord Alf Dubs on the government's 'shambolic' treatment of Ukrainian refugees. Plus, astrologer Theresa Cheung on President Volodymyr Zelensky.

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Sarah Vine’s Femail Half-Hour: Chicken Kyiv, darkweb hackers… and how to be a witch Mar 10, 2022

Sarah and her co-presenter, author Imogen Edwards-Jones are talking about Ukraine (and Imogen's plan to take in a Ukrainian refugee) and chatting to Portico restaurant owner James Chiavarini, who is bringing back Chicken Kyiv for the first time in 46 years to raise money for the Red Cross. Sarah and Imogen chat to computer expert Cal Leeming on how Anonymous hackers are targeting websites and TV stations in Russia. Plus, Theresa Cheung on why there are more witches in Croydon than anywhere else in Britain.

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Sarah Vine’s Femail Half-Hour: Disinformation, shrinking armies… and purple eyeshadow Mar 03, 2022

Sarah Vine and her co-presenter Imogen Edwards-Jones are talking Ukraine this week (but trying to avoid sinking into a vat of depression). The presenters talk to conspiracy theory expert Dr David Robert Grimes on Russia’s long history of disinformation, stretching back to the age of the Tsars, and to former British Army Commander Colonel Richard Kemp about whether Britain’s army is in a fit state to fight a war (spoiler: it isn’t). Plus, Hannah Betts on why purple eyeshadow is having a moment in 2022.

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Sarah Vine’s Femail Half-Hour: Genderless toilets, GCSEs and getting naked under the moon Feb 24, 2022

Sarah Vine and her co-presenter Imogen Edwards-Jones are talking about genderless toilets with transgender woman Debbie Hayton (after London theatres decided to ditch women-only ones), and speak to education expert George Trefgarne of Boscobel and Partners about plans to deny student loans to people who fail English and Maths GCSEs. Plus, The Moon Fix author Theresa Cheung on the pleasures and benefits of bathing in moonlight (stark naked, of course).

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half-Hour: Andrew’s get out of jail not-so-free card, a Post Office IT victim… and blushers are back! Feb 18, 2022

Sarah Vine and her co-presenter, author Imogen Edwards-Jones talk to Ingrid Seward, Royal Biographer and Editor-in-Chief at Majesty Magazine about the fate of Prince Andrew now that he’s settled out of court with his accuser Virginia Giuffre (and how he will likely be going on a long and quiet vacation out of sight from the public). Sarah and Imogen also share a talk with one of the victims of the Post Office IT scandal. Tracy Felstead shares her heart-wrenching story of how a computer glitch landed her in prison at 19 for a crime she didn’t commit. Plus, beauty guru Hannah Betts gives Sarah and Imogen a lesson on the blessings of blushers.

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Sarah Vine’s Femail Half-Hour: Sarah’s ‘game changing’ weight loss drug, porn restrictions…and Queen Camilla’s future Feb 10, 2022

Sarah Vine and her co-presenter, author Imogen Edwards-Jones talk to Dr Ellie Cannon about the ‘game changer’ weight loss drug that’s now available on the NHS (and how it’s changed Sarah’s relationship with food). Sarah and Imogen also talk to Childnet CEO Will Gardner about the governments plan to age check porn websites. Plus, astrologer Theresa Cheung tells us what the stars have to say about our future Queen Camilla.

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Sarah Vine’s Femail Half-Hour: Feeling sorry for Carrie (and why I tape my mouth shut) Feb 03, 2022

Sarah Vine and her co-presenter, author Imogen Edwards-Jones are talking to Andrew Pierce about Carrie Johnson, partygate and what Sarah would have done differently if she’d moved into Number 10 (and Andrew has a very interesting question about how THAT swing got broken). Sarah reveals why she tapes her mouth shut every night as she and Imogen speak to James Nestor, author of Breath about the life-changing benefits of nose-breathing. Plus, astrologer Theresa Cheung on the year of the water tiger - and whether that means everything is going to be grrrr-eat.

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half-Hour: Harry's trip home, lost children... and what on Earth are NFTs? Jan 20, 2022

Sarah Vine and her co-presenter, author Imogen Edwards-Jones, talk to royal biographer Angela Levin on Harry and Meghan's latest dispute over police protection, and speak to Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel De Souza on the plight of the 'lost' children who have not returned to school after lockdown. Tech author Caramel Quin valiantly tries to explain what the point of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) is as they go on sale in Selfridges - and Hannah Betts has the cure for the January blues...

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half-Hour: Prince Andrew, unhealthy vegans... and sympathy for Boris Johnson Jan 13, 2022

Sarah Vine and her co-presenter, author Imogen Edwards-Jones, talk to Boris Johnson's biographer Andrew Gimson on why he feels sorry for the Prime Minister (and why a lot of the bad feeling towards Boris this week stems from 2016, not 2020). Plus, food tsar Henry Dimbleby on why going vegan might not be as healthy as you'd imagine - and astrologer Theresa Cheung peers into the future of Novak Djokovic (and Boris Johnson).

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half-Hour: Dry January, menopause and New Year's beauty resolutions Jan 06, 2022

After a boozy festive season, Sarah Vine’s co-presenter Imogen Edwards-Jones is attempting Dry January (but scoffing bags of reindeers’ noses to make up for the lack of alcohol). Sarah and Imogen talk to Richard Piper of Alcohol Change UK on why so many of us do Dry January (and how many go straight back to a Wet February). Plus, Hannah Betts on New Year’s beauty tips, and Alice Smellie, co-author of Cracking the Menopause, on why things are different from women in their 50s… and menopausal whales.

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Sarah Vine’s Femail half- hour: Our resident astrologer on the year ahead - and she predicts ‘good vibes’ (at least until May!) Dec 30, 2021

Sarah Vine and her co-presenter, author Imogen Edwards-Jones talk to astrologer Theresa Cheung about what the stars have planned for us in 2022. Will it all be 'good vibes' and Chris Hemsworth?

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Sarah Vine’s Femail Half-Hour: Cancel culture, Twixmas and Russia's Punk Princess Dec 23, 2021

Sarah Vine and her co-presenter, author Imogen Edwards-Jones talk about how the public doesn't wait for a guilty verdict before canceling people. Sarah and Imogen speak to Princess Katya Galitzine about the fall of the Soviet Union 30 years ago. Plus, Hannah Betts, our resident beauty guru, tells us what beauty products we need this Twixmas.

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Sarah Vine’s Femail Half-Hour: Ghost children, Christmas nannies - and Kate Middleton’s future Dec 16, 2021

Sarah Vine and her co-presenter, author Imogen Edwards-Jones both hate Christmas - so they’re speaking to a woman who hired a Christmas nanny to do all the hard work in the festive season. Sarah and Imogen speak to Molly Kingsley of child welfare charity UsforThem on the ‘ghost children’ condemned to violence, abuse and even murder by lockdowns. Plus, Theresa Cheung - the astrologer who predicted the Omicron variant - looks into the future of Kate Middleton, who turns 40 next year…

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Sarah Vine’s Femail Half-Hour: Boris’s baby, Christmas parties… and Kathy Lette on her quarantine hell Dec 10, 2021

Sarah Vine and co-presenter, author Imogen Edwards-Jones talk to columnist and podcaster Andrew Pierce about a tumultuous week in Number 10 Downing Street - there’s a new baby, but odds are Boris and Carrie won’t be naming it ‘Allegra’. Sarah and Imogen speak to author Kathy Lette on her two weeks in a quarantine hotel - and why it’s unfair she wasn’t allowed a‘support toyboy’. Meanwhile, Hannah Betts has shrugged off an injury in the Beauty Wars (she cut herself opening some lipstick) and calls in to talk about the best beauty Christmas bargains this year.

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Sarah Vine’s Femail Half-Hour: Omicron… and could parents end up in jail for questioning a child’s gender reassignment? Dec 02, 2021

Sarah Vine and her co-presenter, author Imogen Edwards-Jones speak to activist and feminist Maya Forstater on the chilling side-effects of a new conversion therapy bill which could see parents criminalised for questioning a child’s decision to have hormone treatment for gender reassignment. Plus, an interview with the queen of subtle anti-ageing treatments, Vicky Dondos - and astrologer Theresa Cheung peers into the stars to see if Omicron will spoil Christmas…

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Sarah Vine’s Femail Half-Hour: Stella Creasy’s baby - and why book prize shortlists are becoming a no-man’s-land Nov 26, 2021

Sarah Vine and co-presenter author Imogen Edwards Jones tackle the important issues of the week, starting with Rod Stewart’s dancing with a dishcloth on his head. Sarah and Imogen talk to Louise Oliver, President of the British Association of Women Entrepreneurs, on whether Stella Creasy was right to bring a baby to the House of Commons. Kate Mansey of the Mail on Sunday discusses all-women shortlists in fiction - and how a friend is struggling to get published simply because he’s male. Plus, Hannah Betts on why big, bouncy blow-dry hairdos are back!

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Sarah Vine’s Femail Half-Hour: JK Rowling gets cancelled… and what’s in the stars for Ghislaine Maxwell? Nov 22, 2021

Sarah Vine and her co-presenter, author Imogen Edwards-Jones are asking why J. K. Rowling hasn’t been invited on the TV special about Harry Potter - and discussing everything from wigs to getting cancelled with transgender activist and journalist Debbie Hayton. Plus chit-chat on Stanley Johnson and the alleged bottom-touching he has 'no recollection' of... and with Adele seemingly inescapable online and on TV this week, Sarah and Imogen chat to Adrian Thrills on whether the new album is actually worth the hype. Plus, astrologer Theresa Cheung peers into the murky future of accused heiress Ghislaine Maxwell...

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half-Hour EXCLUSIVE: ‘Why did it have to be a Millennial?’ Alice Evans talks divorce with Sarah Vine Nov 17, 2021

Sarah Vine and her co-presenter, author Imogen Edwards-Jones, speak to Hollywood actress Alice Evans about the pains of divorce (including who gets to keep the chopping board) after Evans’ husband Hornblower star Ioan Gruffudd became ‘Instagram official’ with his younger girlfriend. Plus, Hannah Betts on this year’s beauty advent calendars - which ones are a Claus for celebration, and which ones are jingle hell?

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Sarah Vine’s Femail Half-Hour: Christmas adverts, forty thieves - and what’s in Greta Thunberg’s future? Nov 05, 2021

Sarah Vine and her co-host, author Imogen Edwards-Jones, speak to Beezy Marsh on a gang of post-war female thieves who were just as vicious as their male counterparts, and speak to Peter Wohlleben, bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees, on deforestation pledges at COP26, and Sarah’s passion for ancient woodland. Meanwhile, astrologer Theresa Cheung takes a peek into Greta Thunberg’s future…

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Sarah Vine’s Femail Half Hour: Half Term Horrors, a pep talk for Sarah's dog and will it be trick or treat for our hosts' Tarot card readings? Oct 28, 2021

Sarah Vine and co-presenter Imogen Edwards-Jones talk to best-selling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Heather Morris, about her latest novel, Three Sisters, and the challenges and rewards of writing real people’s stories. A listener (and animal communicator) has been in touch with some advice for Sarah’s misbehaving mutt and Avril Price from the London College of Psychics reads Sarah and Imogen’s tarot – but will the cards hold a trick or a treat?

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Sarah Vine’s Femail Half-Hour: Political abuse, parental burnout - and spiking in nightclubs Oct 21, 2021

Sarah Vine and co-presenter Imogen Edwards-Jones are joined by Sarah Vine’s daughter to talk about the abuse that politicians (and their families) face, and about young women being injected with date-rape drugs in nightclubs. Sarah and Imogen talk to Action for Children about new research on parental burnout - and beauty expert Hannah Betts reveals the secret of having a tantalisingly erect brow.

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Sarah Vine’s Femail Half-Hour: The book of lockdown secrets… and what’s so great about Squid Game? Oct 14, 2021

Sarah Vine and her co-presenter, author Imogen Edwards-Jones are talking about hobbies after Boris Johnson was pictured painting on holiday - but does drinking wine count? Sarah and Imogen talk to author Eleanor Tattersfield about her book of lockdown secrets, submitted to her on postcards and including, ‘I lied about having coronavirus so I didn’t have to see my family at Christmas.’ Meanwhile, astrologer Theresa Cheung peers into Adele’s future and Hannah Betts talks about finding ‘the one’ (lipstick).

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Sarah Vine’s Femail Half-Hour: A crash course in classical - and can flowers be racist? Oct 09, 2021

Sarah Vine and her friend Imogen Edwards-Jones are wondering whether Wisteria flowers are actually racist (which Transport for London seem to think they are) and enlist historian Dr Zareer Masani to find out which other blooms may have troubling associations. Sarah and Imogen talk to Tim Bouverie, who began sending pieces of classical music to friends every day in lockdown and has now turned the list into a book, Perfect Pitch. Plus, astrologer Theresa Cheung on mysterious portents written in the stars for Boris’s wife Carrie...

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half-Hour: An EFFing crisis... and is it really OK to wear Crocs? Oct 01, 2021

Imogen Edwards-Jones has spent much of the week queuing for petrol - so Sarah Vine and her co-presenter are talking about the the EFF crisis (Energy, Fuel and Food), why children and Instagram really shouldn’t mix - and debating the important question of whether gilets, Crocs and chipped nail varnish are now acceptable to snobs (as Tatler says they are), with Philip Sykes, founder of The British School of Etiquette. Plus, presenter and journalist Kate Silverton on her new parenting book, ‘No Such Thing As Naughty

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half-Hour: Micro-dosing… and why Sarah hates Strictly Sep 23, 2021

Sarah Vine and co-host Imogen Edwards-Jones are rather dubious about Boris Johnson's use of 'Franglais' (and very admiring of the young Prince Philip). They speak to Amanda Feilding, a psychedelic pioneer who believes micro-dosing hallucinogens such as LSD could solve people's mental problems (and who drilled a hole in her own skull to achieve enlightenment). Plus, someone tries to cure Sarah of her hatred of Strictly - and TV historian Bettany Hughes makes everyone jealous with a new series which involves rather a lot of glamorous travel…

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half-Hour: Pink hair… and underarm hair Sep 21, 2021

Sarah Vine and co-host Imogen Edwards-Jones are still reeling from all the horrific outfits on display at this year’s Met Ball (not to mention Meghan’s Time magazine cover), and speak to fashion icon Zandra Rhodes on her latest partnership with IKEA (warning: includes terrible Swedish accents). A real-life young person attempts to change Sarah’s mind on underarm hair - is it empowering, rather than unsightly? Plus, astrologer Theresa Cheung peers into the future of tennis ace Emma Raducanu.

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half-Hour: 'Eco babies' - and why no one listens to women Sep 03, 2021

Sarah Vine and her friend, author Imogen Edwards-Jones talk thyroid problems (and why so many women seem to suffer from them) with Lyn Mynott of Thyroid UK, and talk to Mary-Ann Sieghart, author of The Authority Gap on why women are STILL ignored (and what to do about it). Meanwhile, Sarah and Imogen are at war over eco nappies - and one intrepid soul tries to change Sarah’s mind on whether James Bond has become boring.

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half-Hour: Hippies, bikinis and Lynda La Plante Sep 02, 2021

Sarah Vine and her friend, author Imogen Edwards-Jones talk about topless sunbathing (and why young women don’t do it any more) and what would really happen if a tiger came to tea. Intrepid eco warrior Jeff Gazard attempts to convince Sarah that Extinction Rebellion is actually quite a good thing, despite the hippy outfits and the weird dancing. Meanwhile, Sarah talks to Lynda La Plante about the 30th anniversary of Prime Suspect - and what happened when she went to a real autopsy…

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half-Hour: The Taliban, TikTok and the Garrick club Aug 19, 2021

Imogen and Sarah discuss why the idea the Taliban might be fairer to women this time probably doesn't stack up - and speak to feminist campaigner Julie Bindel on whether the Garrick Club should (finally) admit women. Hannah Betts talks TikTok beauty tips, Welsh wheelchair gold medallist Tanni Grey-Thompson reveals what to expect from next week's Paralympics - and is there a 30-year cycle which governs celebrity couples? Astrologer Theresa Cheung reveals all...

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Sarah Vine’s Femail Half-Hour: Esther Rantzen gets in trouble again Aug 18, 2021

It’s exam results week and Sarah and Imogen are dealing with stressed-out teens (and trying to remember what they got in their A-levels themselves). Meanwhile, Esther Rantzen reveals why her new radio show is getting her in trouble with her family yet again, and Hannah Betts discusses Botox - and why all the Love Islanders look so odd. Plus, astrologer Theresa Cheung reads what’s written in the stars as Geronimo the alpaca languishes on Death Row.

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Sarah Vine’s Femail Half Hour: Fiery Redheads and Superstar Grandmas, with the Duchess of York Aug 05, 2021

Sarah and Imogen have a very special guest this week, Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York. Expect chat about her new book, reading to her grandchildren and what it’s like when people assume they know you before you’ve even met. Plus, can a glamp-site owner convince Sarah that glamping is a good idea? And what do the stars have in store of Meghan Markle as she turns 40.

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half-Hour: Tiny bikinis and sexism at the Olympics Jul 29, 2021

Sarah Vine is joined by her friend, author Imogen Edwards-Jones for a look at the week’s hottest topics, from flash floods to Norwegian bikini bottoms (why are female athlete's still being sexualised?) Sarah speaks to 'superwoman' Nicola Horlick about juggling a highflying career whilst caring for her terminally ill daughter. Plus, astrologer Theresa Cheung reveals what the stars say about Hollywoods hottest new couple, 'Bennifer'.

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Ghost story: The ‘dirty secret’ behind Prince Harry’s book Jul 22, 2021

Sarah Vine is joined by her friend, author and ghost writer Imogen Edwards-Jones who reveals what life’s really like for ghosts (she describes it as a ‘dirty secret’ the stars don’t want you to know about) and what to expect from Prince Harry’s book. Plus, artist Jess de Wahls on being ‘cancelled’ over a blog post - and how she fought back, and astrologer Theresa Cheung on some mysterious messages written in Sarah’s stars...

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half-Hour: Why do men let their ego destroy their family? Jul 01, 2021

Sarah Vine is joined by her friend, author Imogen Edwards-Jones for a look at the week’s hottest topics, from #freeBritney to Matt Hancock's affair, why do men let their egos ruin their family life? Sarah speaks to author Lionel Shriver about her newest release and how she survived being cancelled - and astrologer Theresa Cheung reveals what the stars say about Prince William and Harry's reunion.

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Sarah Vine's Femail Half-Hour: Should Shamima Begum come back to Britain? Jun 17, 2021

Sarah Vine is joined by her friend, author Imogen Edwards-Jones for a look at the week’s hottest topics, from Shamima Begum’s plea to return to Britain, where Sarah and Imogen chat to extremism expert Emma Webb of Civitas, to the new trend for ‘intimacy coaches’ for films and TV, with coach Vanessa Coffey. Sarah speaks to author Wendy Holden on her new Royal novel, The Governess - and astrologer Theresa Cheung reveals what the stars say about England’s chances in this year’s Euro football tournament.

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