In The Grip Of The Glossies

Scottish poet Liz Lochhead considers how women's magazines have changed over the forty years since she began reading them at the age of five.

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Genome: [r4 Bd=19961122]

First of four programmes. Mini, Midi, Maxi? Scottish poet Liz Lochhead has been reading women's magazines since she was a young child. In the beginning she read her mum's Woman's Own, then she began buying her own copies of Honey, Nova and Cosmopolitan. Over the past 40 years Liz has grown up and moved on - but what about the magazines? Producer Sally Flatman

"First of four programmes. Mini, Midi, Maxi? Scottish poet Liz Lochhead has been reading women's magazines since she was a young child. In the beginning she read her mum's Woman's Own, then she began buying her own copies of Honey, Nova and Cosmopolitan. Over the past 40 years Liz has grown up and moved on - but what about the magazines? Producer Sally Flatman"

Genome: [r4 Bd=19961122]

Unknown: Liz Lochhead

Producer: Sally Flatman

Unknown: Liz Lochhead

Producer: Sally Flatman

Genome: [r4 Bd=19961129]

Poise and Popularity. Liz Lochhead recalls how, in her teenage years, women's magazines were full of useful social tips. But what was this thing called poise? Producer Sally Flatman

"Poise and Popularity. Liz Lochhead recalls how, in her teenage years, women's magazines were full of useful social tips. But what was this thing called poise? Producer Sally Flatman"

Genome: [r4 Bd=19961129]

Genome: [r4 Bd=19961206]

The third of four programmes that pay homage to women's magazines. Sex and the Single Girl. Liz Lochhead recalls how, over the years, women's magazines have offered her advice on men. Then the sixties came along.... Producer Sally Flatman

"The third of four programmes that pay homage to women's magazines. Sex and the Single Girl. Liz Lochhead recalls how, over the years, women's magazines have offered her advice on men. Then the sixties came along.... Producer Sally Flatman"

Genome: [r4 Bd=19961206]

Genome: [r4 Bd=19961213]

The last of four programmes that pay homage to women's magazines. Marriage and Marital Bliss Liz Lochhead looks to women's magazines of the past 40 years for the secrets of marital bliss. Readings by Jessica Martin and Robert Hartley. Producer Sally Flatman

Genome: [r4 Bd=19961213]

Unknown: Liz Lochhead

Unknown: Jessica Martin

Unknown: Robert Hartley.

Producer: Sally Flatman

Unknown: Liz Lochhead

Unknown: Jessica Martin

Unknown: Robert Hartley.

Producer: Sally Flatman

Mini, Midi, Maxi?

19980105

Poise And Popularity

19980112

Liz Lochhead recalls how, in her teenage years, women's magazines were a great source of information, providing all kinds of help and advice on how to be popular and think positive, and how to eat at posh parties.

"Liz Lochhead recalls how, in her teenage years, women's magazines were a great source of information, providing all kinds of help and advice on how to be popular and think positive, and how to eat at posh parties."

Sex And The Single Girl

19980119

Liz Lochhead recalls the advice she has received from women's magazines on the subject of men.

Marriage And Marital Bliss?

19980126

Liz Lochhead looks to the women's magazines of the past forty years in search of the secrets of marital harmony.

Episodes

Episode	Title	First Broadcast	Comments
	Genome: [r4 Bd=19961122]		First of four programmes. Mini, Midi, Maxi? Scottish poet Liz Lochhead has been reading women's magazines since she was a young child. In the beginning she read her mum's Woman's Own, then she began buying her own copies of Honey, Nova and Cosmopolitan. Over the past 40 years Liz has grown up and moved on - but what about the magazines? Producer Sally Flatman First of four programmes. Mini, Midi, Maxi? Scottish poet Liz Lochhead has been reading women's magazines since she was a young child. In the beginning she read her mum's Woman's Own, then she began buying her own copies of Honey, Nova and Cosmopolitan. Over the past 40 years Liz has grown up and moved on - but what about the magazines? Producer Sally Flatman "First of four programmes. Mini, Midi, Maxi? Scottish poet Liz Lochhead has been reading women's magazines since she was a young child. In the beginning she read her mum's Woman's Own, then she began buying her own copies of Honey, Nova and Cosmopolitan. Over the past 40 years Liz has grown up and moved on - but what about the magazines? Producer Sally Flatman"
	Genome: [r4 Bd=19961122]		Unknown: Liz Lochhead Producer: Sally Flatman Unknown: Liz Lochhead Producer: Sally Flatman
	Genome: [r4 Bd=19961129]		Poise and Popularity. Liz Lochhead recalls how, in her teenage years, women's magazines were full of useful social tips. But what was this thing called poise? Producer Sally Flatman Poise and Popularity. Liz Lochhead recalls how, in her teenage years, women's magazines were full of useful social tips. But what was this thing called poise? Producer Sally Flatman "Poise and Popularity. Liz Lochhead recalls how, in her teenage years, women's magazines were full of useful social tips. But what was this thing called poise? Producer Sally Flatman"
	Genome: [r4 Bd=19961129]
	Genome: [r4 Bd=19961206]		The third of four programmes that pay homage to women's magazines. Sex and the Single Girl. Liz Lochhead recalls how, over the years, women's magazines have offered her advice on men. Then the sixties came along.... Producer Sally Flatman The third of four programmes that pay homage to women's magazines. Sex and the Single Girl. Liz Lochhead recalls how, over the years, women's magazines have offered her advice on men. Then the sixties came along.... Producer Sally Flatman "The third of four programmes that pay homage to women's magazines. Sex and the Single Girl. Liz Lochhead recalls how, over the years, women's magazines have offered her advice on men. Then the sixties came along.... Producer Sally Flatman"
	Genome: [r4 Bd=19961206]
	Genome: [r4 Bd=19961213]		The last of four programmes that pay homage to women's magazines. Marriage and Marital Bliss Liz Lochhead looks to women's magazines of the past 40 years for the secrets of marital bliss. Readings by Jessica Martin and Robert Hartley. Producer Sally Flatman
	Genome: [r4 Bd=19961213]		Unknown: Liz Lochhead Unknown: Jessica Martin Unknown: Robert Hartley. Producer: Sally Flatman Unknown: Liz Lochhead Unknown: Jessica Martin Unknown: Robert Hartley. Producer: Sally Flatman
01	Mini, Midi, Maxi?	19980105
02	Poise And Popularity	19980112	Liz Lochhead recalls how, in her teenage years, women's magazines were a great source of information, providing all kinds of help and advice on how to be popular and think positive, and how to eat at posh parties. "Liz Lochhead recalls how, in her teenage years, women's magazines were a great source of information, providing all kinds of help and advice on how to be popular and think positive, and how to eat at posh parties."
03	Sex And The Single Girl	19980119	Liz Lochhead recalls the advice she has received from women's magazines on the subject of men.
04	Marriage And Marital Bliss?	19980126	Liz Lochhead looks to the women's magazines of the past forty years in search of the secrets of marital harmony.