Jared Leto accused, prenups, author Scarlett Thomas

A BBC investigation has uncovered allegations of sexual assault against the Hollywood star and musician Jared Leto. Four women who have spoken to the BBC were all teenagers at the time of the alleged offences between 2002 and 2014, Nuala McGovern speaks to one of them about her experience. And director Alice McShane describes the process of making her film, Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret.

Bestselling author Scarlett Thomas has entered the world of ultra marathons and crypto-crime in her latest novel The Runner. She joins us to discuss writing a male protagonist and turning her hand to standup comedy.

Prenups are popular amongst the rich and famous, but research suggests that prenuptial agreements are on the rise for younger couples in the UK. Nuala speaks to Claer Barrett, consumer editor at the Financial Times, and Woman’s Hour listener Bethan, who has a prenup with her husband, to discuss why more couples are drawing up legal contracts with their partners before they tie the knot.

Presenter: Nuala McGovern

Producer: Helen Fitzhenry