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Weekend Woman's Hour: Stalking, Children and happiness, Indigo Reign

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Police in Northern Ireland apologise for serious failures in a stalking case involving student Jodie Morrow.
The episode begins with a report on a stalking case in Northern Ireland, where police apologised for serious failures in handling Jodie Morrow's reports about Regan Granger, who later changed his name to Ezra Garfield. Jodie details how she met Granger on Tinder, his admission of being on bail for threatening sexual violence, and his subsequent harassment, including falsifying evidence that led to her arrest. Police acknowledged shortcomings and are working with Jodie to improve stalking case handling. Next, the episode shifts to a discussion on light and health, with GP Dr. Radha Modgill explaining how natural light boosts serotonin, resets circadian rhythms, and affects women differently, citing a 2024 study showing men get more light exposure. The episode then features a tour of the 'Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style' exhibition at Buckingham Palace, where curator Caroline de Guito highlights items like a 1953 gold lamé dress and the 1947 wedding dress, discussing the Queen's fashion choices and diplomacy. Following this, the episode explores a study from the University of Nicosia suggesting parenthood does not significantly increase happiness, with mothers Ella Whelan and Iko Haruna debating expectations, societal pressures, and the balance between hedonic and eudaimonic well-being. The episode concludes with an interview with Indigo Rain, formerly Lady MC, who shares her background growing up in disadvantage, how jungle music saved her life, and her work founding the Young Urban Arts Foundation to support young people through music. The episode is hosted by Anita Rani and includes segments presented by Nuala.

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Woman's Hour moves from a Northern Ireland stalking apology to Queen Elizabeth II's wardrobe, light and health, and Indigo Rain's music story.

Woman's Hour moves with real range, starting on a police apology in Northern Ireland over serious stalking failures before turning to whether people with children are happier.

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A very British hour moving from a stalking apology to royal fashion and jungle music.

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