02/05/2011
Consumer news with Julian Worricker. A look back at 75 years of Butlins.
Consumer news with Julian Worricker.
A soldier who lost both his legs in a bomb blast in Afghanistan is calling for a review of a cap on compensation imposed by the Ministry of Defence.
Plus, as more American brands become available in UK supermarkets, we look at the relationship between American and British cuisines.
And we look back at 75 years of Butlins.
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Ticket sellers in anti-fraud move
Two of the biggest live event organisers in the UK agree to a police idea to protect people from fraudulent ticket websites
Duration: 07:44
Compensation for injured soldiers
A soldier who lost both his legs in a bomb blast in Afghanistan is calling for a review of a cap on compensation imposed by the Ministry of Defence.
Duration: 11:31
Typewriters
The last factory to make typewriters in India has closed and is now selling off some of its more unusual machines.
Duration: 08:13
Face the Facts preview
John Waite has been investigating the circumstances of a plane crash in Ireland for a new series of Face the Facts which begins on Wednesday.
Duration: 05:43
Wi-fi Fraud
A recent investigation has shown that millions of smart phone users who access the internet via public WiFi hotspots are vulnerable to fraud and identity theft.
Duration: 06:49
Butlins
We look back on 75 years of Butlins and the opening of the first famous holiday camp.
Duration: 09:23
Broadcasts
- Mon 2 May 2011 12:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Mon 2 May 2011 12:04Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 LW