Mary Stott

The castaway in Desert Island Discs this week is a journalist and feminist. Mary Stott became Women's Editor of the Guardian newspaper in 1957 and under her editorship, the women's pages were transformed. Her commissioning of many distinguished writers as well as her encouragement to her readers themselves to write first-hand accounts of their experiences led to the foundation of many important women's organisations. Now 87, she'll be talking to Sue Lawley about her enduring support of feminist issues, her memories of the suffragette movement and her love of singing.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: St John's Passion Rest Calm, Oh Body Pure And Holy by Johann Sebastian Bach Book: The Act of Creation by Arthur Koestler Luxury: Watercolours for painting