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Affordable flood insurance, censorship of online videos, wigs for men

Consumer news. Julian Worricker asks how insurance can be made affordable for people living in areas which are regularly flooded. And why aren't wigs more popular with men?

The cost of insurance in areas which are regularly flooded can be prohibitively high, with some people finding they can't afford to get the cover they need. The government has been working with the insurance industry to resolve the problem, but so far there has been no agreement. The elderly woman who was sold six warranties for a TV satellite system she doesn't even own. There is little censorship of films and videos on the internet, but could film-makers themselves be effective at certifying their own work? The fraud which targeted a supermarket loyalty card scheme and is still causing problems, months after it was first discovered. Why aren't wigs and hair pieces more popular with men?
Producer: Jonathan Hallewell
Presenter: Julian Worricker.

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56 minutes

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Mon 24 Jun 2013 12:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM

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Chapters

  • UNWANTED WARRANTIES 1

    The elderly woman sold six warranties for a satellite box she doesn’t even own

    Duration: 05:26

  • FLOOD INSURANCE

    What happens when the government’s agreement with insurers to provide flood cover runs out

    Duration: 07:50

  • WIG SHAME

    Why aren’t wigs for men more popular? Why are people reluctant to say if they wear one?

    Duration: 07:47

  • CLUBCARD

    Tesco warns Clubcard users to stay vigilant as Clubcard fraud continues.

    Duration: 03:44

  • AVOIDANT LANGUAGE

    The positive language used in shops to put a gloss on things that we really

    Duration: 07:08

  • COFFEE MAKERS

    Sales of home coffee makers are increasing, but how many of us know how to use them?

    Duration: 06:57

  • FILM TRAFFIC LIGHTS

    Age ratings for amateur films online

    Duration: 05:00

  • UNWARRANTED WARRANTIES II

    What should you do if an elderly relative is being targeted by unscrupulous salesmen?

    Duration: 06:04

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  • Mon 24 Jun 2013 12:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
  • Mon 24 Jun 2013 12:04
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 LW

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