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I don’t think I have ever, or will ever, look this cool in a photo. We celebrated the life of this amazing woman yesterday. Judy Hinsliff; mum to @gabyhinsliff & sophie hinsliff, wife to Geoff, Granny, hill walker legal assistant, Samaritan, Counsellor, pony lover and lifelong friend to our family. She was one of life’s listeners, generous with her time and a great empath. The vicar asked us to pay tribute to Judy by giving back in the way she always did throughout her life. What a legacy. ❤️
26 Sep 2026
These two incredible women have had the worst thing imaginable happen to them; both of their children died in childbirth. And then they were both told, “your case is a one off”. They weren’t. I have had so many people mention this interview to me, how utterly floored they were by it, how staggered they were by their courage, their ability to just keep going. Katie and Hannah are now part of @dockendenltd review of maternity services in Sussex. Listen back to their testimony @bbcwomanshour @bbcsounds #truthforourbabies
06 Sep 2026
Wimbledon 2026. You delivered.
1. Me & Gigi reunited.
2. Tennis legends @tracyaustin_ & @amandaanisimova on the @bbc5live bench
3. Me & @flavio_cobbo “Chins!!” (Mine not his)
4. @arthurfery on the @bbc5live bench after getting into 3rd round (little did we know)
5. When @timhenmanofficial speaks, we listen 👂
6. Gigi & Binface
7. Arthur Fery @stanfordmenstennis Coach @paulgny & @russellcfuller
8. Aurther Fery makes the Semis
9. Press attention rockets but he still finds time to talk to @bbc5live 606 Live @bbcsport
10. Learnt so much about tennis technique sitting next to the lovely @annabel_croft in the comms box
11. Commitment 🎾
12. Best Wing Woman EVER !!!! @gigisalmon
14 Jul 2026
Whenever I am asked to present Woman’s Hour on BBC Radio 4 I am genuinely humbled by the women I get to interview. Ruth Rogers and Rose Gray founded The River Cafe in Hammersmith back in 1987. Together they not only revolutionised the restaurant experience in this country (a daily changing menu based on seasonal ingredients, a kitchen open to the restaurant, high quality imported Italian produce) but also the kitchen culture too; a rejection of shouty chefs in favour of supportive mentorship. And when you meet her you really understand why she was able to pull off such a powerful shift in our culture. She’s magnetic, warm and highly attentive to anyone she is talking to.
You can hear that interview here:
https://lnkd.in/ebSud777
And the latest in her podcast series Ruthie’s Table 4 here;
https://lnkd.in/eKyezWWs
09 Nov 2026
‘Becoming a mum reopened my grief... I felt really isolated’ 💔
Entering motherhood without the support of your own mum can bring a unique kind of grief.
Whether that’s due to bereavement, estrangement or illness, new research from the charity Motherless Mothers shows that one in three new mothers become a mum without the support of their own.
@officialclaremcdonnell was joined on Woman’s Hour by @kennedyframpton, who has two daughters and lost her own mother when she was 22, and Adina Belloli, psychotherapist and co-founder of @themotherlessmothersuk . Her mum died when she was six months old.
They told Clare about the impact this has had on them and why they want to raise awareness of this kind of loss.
You can listen to the full discussion on @bbcsounds - it’s the Woman’s Hour episode from 2 November 🎧
And if you’ve been affected by any of the topics discussed, you can find help and support on BBC’s Action Line website.
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#bbcwomanshour #grief #motherlessmothers #women @kennedyframpton
04 Nov 2026
‘I decided to take ownership of turning 60 by getting a tattoo’
Bestselling American author @jodipicoult joined @officialclaremcdonnell on Woman’s Hour on Tuesday and showed off her 60th birthday tattoo 💫
She told Clare why she got the pilcrow symbol (used to mark the start of a paragraph) inked onto her wrist, and how turning 60 made her feel.
Jodi is the author of titles such as My Sister’s Keeper, Small Great Things and Nineteen Minutes - and she’s sold more than 60 million copies worldwide. Her latest novel - her 30th!- is called Hollow Bones 📖
You can listen to the full interview on BBC Sounds - it’s the Woman’s Hour episode from 3 November 🎧
What’s the best way you’ve ever celebrated a milestone birthday?🎈
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#jodipicoult #tattoo #bbcwomanshour #womanshour
03 Nov 2026
‘Donate as if you’re giving to your friend’
👀 Have you ever wondered what happens to the clothes you drop off at the charity shop?
Journalist and sustainable fashion expert Tansy Hoskins has spent over a decade looking at how clothes and shoes are made, and where they end up after we’ve donated them to charity. 👗
@tansyhoskins recently joined @officialclaremcdonnell to share why she thinks we need to be more intentional with what we buy, why so much of our clothing waste ends up in Ghana, and how to ensure what we donate to charity shops will actually be of use to them.
Tansy spent 16 months working in a charity shop and has since written the book Charity Shop World about the hidden stories behind our donations.
You can listen to the full conversation on @bbcsounds - it’s the Woman’s Hour episode from 4 September 📻
Do you donate clothes to charity shops? Or find gems shopping in them? 💭 Let us know in the comments! ✍️
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#bbcwomanshour #charityshops #sustainability
11 Sep 2026
‘I would like to be normal friends with Katie, rather than campaigning partners’
Warning ⚠️ This post contains upsetting issues.
Tomorrow marks the official launch of the Sussex Maternity Review.
Senior midwife and investigator Donna Ockenden will meet with the families in Brighton who have been affected by poor maternity care in the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.
The review is expected to examine more than 1,000 cases spanning over a decade.
On Woman’s Hour today, @officialclaremcdonnell heard from two mothers who shared their tragic experiences: Hannah Robotham, whose baby Austin died, and Katie Fowler, who lost her daughter Abigail.
They spoke to Clare about supporting each other as they fight to get answers and prevent further deaths from happening.
You can listen to the full conversation on BBC Sounds - it’s the Woman’s Hour episode from 4 September 🎧
Information and support around the issues discussed in this post is available on the BBC Action Line website.
Dr Andy Heeps, Chief Executive at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, said in a statement:
“We welcome Donna Ockenden’s review and remain committed to fully supporting the process so families can get the answers they need, and we take any possible opportunity to learn and improve.
“Our overriding priority is always to provide the safest possible care for mothers and babies – that is why our maternity teams have implemented many positive changes in recent years, and why we will work with the review team to find new ways of making our services better, and safer, still.”
04 Sep 2026
‘Disability sport gave me excitement again’
@melaniewoods__ is one of the athletes who’ll be competing at this year’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow 🤩
There are a record number of para-sport medals up for grabs, and Melanie, who’s a T54 wheelchair racer, will be competing for Team Scotland in the 400m and 1500m.
In 2018, when she was 23 years old, Melanie had a cycling accident that changed her life. The collision resulted in a number of injuries, but the most significant was the trauma to her spinal cord. It resulted in paralysis from the waist down.
Speaking with @officialclaremcdonnell Melanie shared how she discovered wheelchair racing, and why this Games, in her home city of Glasgow, feels so special 🏴
The Commonwealth Games will run from 23 July - 2 August. It will feature 10 sports, including six fully integrated para sports 🏟️
You can listen to Melanie’s interview on @bbcsounds - it’s the Woman’s Hour episode from 21 July 🎧
Will you be watching any of the Commonwealth Games events in Glasgow?💭
22 Jul 2026
What a privilege this job is. My first hit on @bbc5live Wick as just after 9am with @nickyaacampbell, the last just before 7pm. I was there to commentate on Keir Starmer’s departure, and there for the new prime minister’s arrival.
It all came during @tvnaga’s programme, but by being there in the street I can hit the mark for the start and end of the speeches without worrying about any delay.
Then I did my own programme 2-4pm, then stayed on to provide reshuffle updates for Drive with @officialclaremcdonnell and @iamchriswarburton.
Brilliant presenters, backed up by brilliant production teams. Live radio is the best.
#bts #radio #andyburnham
20 Jul 2026
Novak Djokovic told 5 Live Drive that England’s FIFA World Cup knockout is a “hard blow” but “there is always another opportunity”.
#FIFAWorldCup #bbcfootball #Djokovic
16 Jul 2026
Chuffed to pieces to be asked to choose 3 Kitchen Disco bangers for @sophieellisbextor @bbcradio2 and a great opportunity to plug our @bbc5live @bbcsport @wimbledon coverage. Hope you like my choices, hear them in full here https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002y9nm?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile
11 Jul 2026
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