Of Women

Find out about the pioneering women in the 1890s who not only imagined, made and wore radical new forms of convertible cycle wear, but also patented their inventive designs.

Hear the inspiring story of a true aviation trailblazer. Wally Funk passed the Woman in Space programme in 1961 and is now preparing for her first space voyage 60 years later.

Hear how Margaret Cavendish became the first woman attend a meeting of the Royal Society in 1667 and see the experiments she witnessed.

Ignoring the glossy lives presented on social media, writer Christine Armstrong presents a manifesto for happy professional families.

Historian and photography curator Pippa Oldfield reveals the fascinating but overlooked history of female pioneers working in conflicts.

Are mothers the ultimate scapegoat for everything that is wrong with the world? Join writer Jacqueline Rose for a rousing call to action.

Tired of being talked over? Of social media making you feel rubbish? Find out how Boudicca stuck up for herself and can help you do the same.

Author Rachel Reeves MP looks at the many battles fought by the women of Westminster from 1919 to 2019.