“Lauren is a great broadcaster, she’s funny and intelligent - and ultimately interested in what we’re interested in,” says Feinstein. “Our audience really like her.”

Laverne, whose own CV is brimming with enviable accomplishments (broadcaster, author, television presenter), is thrilled to become part of the furniture at such an esteemed programme:

“I’m so excited to be part of the Woman’s Hour team…I hope that our late night shows can continue the programme’s fearless, surprising and engaging line of inquiry,” she says.

As well as the late-night show, Woman’s Hour will be piloting an ambitious new video project for BBC Taster in February – The Green Room Project - creating short, shareable interviews with celebrities (including the likes of Julianne Moore, Kylie Minogue and even Craig David).

Discussing everything from food to sex, life hacks and religion, the new additions hope to invite a younger audience to the programme which already boasts a no-holds-barred approach to women’s issues.

“We’ve never been afraid of a taboo – there’s barely anything we wouldn’t talk about. What’s different now is that we can discuss it all in a longer more relaxed style,” says Feinstein.

You can listen to past episodes of Woman's Hour here and download the podcast with the BBC Radio iplayer app.

“We’re not afraid of a taboo” Woman’s Hour announces new late-night show with Lauren Laverne