In honour of the Oscars, Bea takes on task of uncovering the buried story of Fatma Begum, the first ever female director in the history of Indian cinema.

Also discussed were the new Rise and Shine Audio Workshops.

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CW: Violence, murder, assault

We're taking to the high seas once again, in the 'Golden Age of Piracy', to discuss Anne Bonny, one of the few female pirates. She had a fiery temper from an early age (often literally...), and throughout her life wouldn't take no for an answer. Take a listen to her fascinating (though often violent) story.

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Chief Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was regarded by many as the 'Mother of Africa', and It's easy to see why. From her early days as a teacher to her activism for the market women of Nigeria, she never stopped trying to help others. This is her story.

Also discussed was Eliza Hatch's photojournalism project 'Cheer up Luv'.

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This week's episode was all about the amazing Lotfia El-Nadi, the first egyptian woman to earn her pilot's license. Not only that, but she was also the 2nd woman ever to complete the plane trip between Cairo and Alexandria, beaten only by Amelia Earhart.

Also discussed were the Women of London walking tours.

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To celebrate a recent podcast milestone, Bea takes on the story of Norwegian Nobel Prize winner Sigrid Undset, who wrote books about medieval Scandanavia.

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Lakshmibai, the Rani of Jhansi, was an integral part of the Indian fight for independence. Despite being a pro-British Queen for much of her reign, Lakshmibai eventually came around to the benefits of an independent India, and immediately set about using her power to fight against colonialist troops.

Also discussed this episode was the docu-series 'Surviving R-Kelly', and the upcoming release of Cyntoia Brown.

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2018 is almost over, so that means it's time to look back on my favourite girl power moments of the year. From sporting achievements to unbelieveable bravery in the face of adversity, this year had it all. Let me know your favourite girl power moments of the year! Have a safe New Year's Eve and a fantastic 2019.

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This week Bea delves into the life of Sameera Moussa, another scientist whose life was cut much too short. She was a fascinating atomic scientist, who advocated for "atoms for peace". Her work led her far and wide, and gave her many 'firsts'.

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Model, surrealist, war photojournalist...is there anything this gal can't do?? Lee Miller was an incredibly influential artist, from her first days on the covers of Vogue, to her time photographing life in concentration camps. She was a powerhouse of a human, and this is her story.

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Alice Ball was many things. Not just content with being the first black woman to receive a master's degree from The University of Hawaii AND the first female chemistry professor there, she was also the person who created a treatment for leprosy used for 20 years. Oh, and she did all this before the age of 24.

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