Sarah Vine's Femail Half-Hour

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/victor...

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 des...

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.wat...

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...

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...

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 b...

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. ...

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...

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://w...

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 cons...

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...

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.  See o...

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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...

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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 lo...

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...

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 See omnystudio....

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...

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 explain...

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...

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...