Episodes
| Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturdy Girl Club, Episode 2: Powerlifting | 20230405 | 20240417 (R4) | In this second episode of the stand-up series looking at women's weightlifting, Jessica Fostekew introduces us to powerlifting - squat, bench press and deadlift. We hear from 'Princess of Iron' Sharon Eggleton (the current second strongest powerlifter in Britain), as well as comedian and fanatical powerlifter Fern Brady, on just how brilliant and grounding it is to feel strong, not enjoying being a team player and how the rise in the female take-up of the sport is beginning to counter the toxic masculinity of the free weights area. Written and Performed by Jessica Fostekew Producer: Lyndsay Fenner Executive Producer: Victoria Lloyd Sound Recordist: David Thomas A Mighty Bunny production for BBC Radio 4 Stand-up series about strong women, quite literally - women weightlifters. The biggest laughs, the freshest faces. Stand-up series where the world of women's weightlifting is shown off and where muscularity v femininity is fully unpacked. Who says heavy can't be funny? |
| Sturdy Girl Club, Episode 3: Olympic Lifting | 20230412 | 20240424 (R4) | In episode 3 of Jessica Fostekew's stand up series about strong women, things start getting technical as we look into the world of Olympic Lifting and get familiar with the Snatch and the Clean and Jerk. Jess talks to Champion Olympic lifters Emily Campbell and Zoe Smith about dealing with the opinions of others, their route into the sport. and what to eat if you want to get strong (spoiler, the answer is - your dinner). Jess also takes part in an Olympic Lifting competition where she's a very much a newbie but has so much fun! Written and Performed by Jessica Fostekew Producer: Lyndsay Fenner Executive Producer: Victoria Lloyd Sound Recordist: David Thomas A Mighty Bunny production for BBC Radio 4 Stand up series about strong women, quite literally - women weightlifters. The biggest laughs, the freshest faces. Stand up series where the world of women's weightlifting is shown off and where muscularity vs femininity is fully unpacked. Who says heavy can't be funny? |