An interesting read in the wake of last week's exam results, Murray's book challenges the stereotype that boys are naturally less studious, more boisterous, more naughty, more lazy and are physically incapable of helping around the house.

The Woman's Hour broadcaster takes to task the scientists who concentrate on the theoretical differences between male and female brains, and dismisses the notion that human ability and personality is entirely determined by physiology.

With good parenting skills, she says, nurture can indeed triumph over nature and our sons will be stronger, more rounded human beings with both their masculine and feminine qualities developed.