BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Bette Davis, Vaccines, Andrew Cuomo, Disability and Dating

Bette Davis was one of the biggest names in Hollywood, nominated for ten Oscars and her extraordinary career spanned almost sixty years. An outspoken and dedicated actress, she created some of the most compelling characters in cinema history. As the BFI launches a whole season dedicated to her this month, we hear about her life and legacy.

The new NHS England chief Amanda Pritchard has urged people aged 18-30 to come forward and be vaccinated. 3 million under 30s have yet to be jabbed, and one in five people currently in hospital in England with Covid are in the 18-30 category. Professor Susan Michie tells us what can be done to address young adults concerns.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's political career hangs in the balance, as the pressure for him to resign mounts. He's been accused of sexual misconduct by 11 women and an independent report corroborates the stories. If he goes, the first female New York Governor is likely to be elected. Cuomo denies the allegations and has shown no willingness stand down over them. Stephanie Stark worked in his office, and has separately done research on how sexual harassment accusations impacts voters.

Love Island is one of the biggest reality TV shows in the UK. And this season, one contestant has become the first disabled person to feature on the programme. Emma speaks to Joy Addo, who has a podcast where she talks about her life as a blind, single mum, and Kelly Gordon, the Disability and Inclusion Lead at sex toy company Hot Octopuss, to discuss the realities of dating with a disability.

joyxoxo mskelgee I heard this in the car and it was so joyful. Lovely to see the woman who was speaking!

PamHutch BoltonsMotors Because (re the vaccine) they are idiots. Unlike younger people’s inability to get themselves registered to vote in time or their misplaced belief it’s their right to have a holiday in Ibiza despite the pandemic not getting vaccinated could kill them.

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Late Steven Davis strike offers Rangers a Champions League lifeline at MalmoJon Dahl Tomasson’s team had been much the better side until the Northern Irishman’s goal
Source: The Guardian - 🏆 84. / 53 Read more »

Davis goal lifeline in Malmo tie - GerrardA 'big moment' from Steven Davis has given Rangers 'an important lifeline' in their quest for the Champions League group stage despite defeat by Swedish side Malmo, says boss Steven Gerrard.
Source: BBCNews - 🏆 3. / 97 Read more »

Chilling photo shows moment New York's Andrew Cuomo allegedly groped assistantThe photo is just one part of a 165-page report into the governor's alleged sexual harassment of 11 women.'
Source: MetroUK - 🏆 13. / 82 Read more »

Watch: Andrew Cuomo refuses to resign as bombshell report finds he sexually harassed 11 womenAndrew Cuomo has refused to resign despite a bombshell report concluding he sexually harassed 11 women. The explosive report, released by Attorney General Letitia James, concluded that the New York governor had sexually harassed the women in violation of state and federal laws.During a live-streamed response, Mr Cuomo directly addressed one of his accusers while maintaining his innocence.He claims his comments to Charlotte Bennet were made in an attempt to help her process her previous trauma in a bid to make up for his inability to help one of his family members who was a victim of sexual assault.
Source: The Independent - 🏆 80. / 59 Read more »

BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, Emily Campbell, Hospital Wards, Introverts & ExtrovertsYesterday TeamGB Emily Campbell Brownskinjessie made history as she became Britain's first weightlifter to win in 37 years. But is there a barrier stopping more women entering the sport? We talk to Sam Prynn, co-owner of strongherwomen
Source: BBCWomansHour - 🏆 78. / 59 Read more »

Biden calls on Andrew Cuomo to resign after sexual harassment report – videoJoe Biden has called on Andrew Cuomo to resign on Tuesday after a report found he sexually harassed 11 women The Guardian: hypocritically publishing articles supporting women, whilst at the same time employing the abusive misogynist Owen Jones... Margaret_b2 Biden need to join him
Source: The Guardian - 🏆 84. / 53 Read more »