Cold calls for health supplements, 50 years of Beeching and fare dodging
Consumer news with Julian Worricker, including the company that sends health supplements to the elderly, charging hundreds of pounds, whether they want them or not.
Consumer affairs with Julian Worricker. Today: the company that sends health supplements to the elderly, charging hundreds of pounds, whether they want them or not. Fifty years of Beeching's cuts to the railways - we'll be hearing what the impact of those cuts was and how many of the lines that were closed are reopening, and the protestors who advocate fare dodging on public transport.
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Sanda Wellbeing
Elderly people bought βhealthβ tablets, unknowningly agreeing to pay hundreds of pounds.
Duration: 06:58
PiP Implants
There will be court action against the company which gave PIP implants the CE safety mark.
Duration: 05:09
Jailhouse Cafe
Prisoners who work in a cafΓ© in Portland in Dorset.
Duration: 08:02
Benefit Changes
Part of a series looking at changes to benefits. Today: a look at Universal Credit.
Duration: 04:34
Beeching 50 Years Anniversary
50th anniversary of the Beeching cuts. Whatβs happened since?
Duration: 08:09
Fare Dodging
People all over the world dodge fares to protest high ticket prices, but does it working?
Duration: 06:09
Energy Blackout
Heavy industry users of energy may have to shut down to save energy for domestic users.
Duration: 10:39
Broadcasts
- Mon 25 Mar 2013 12:00ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Mon 25 Mar 2013 12:04ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 LW
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