Winter Paralympian Jade Etherington; TFL's new scheme
Winter Paralympian Jade Etherington on why visually impaired athletes have exceeded medal expectations in Sochi, and a new 'Turn Up and Go' system on London's Overground trains.
Four-time medal winner Jade Etherington, and head coach Tony McAllister, talk about the games in Sochi, what it was like being there and just how the team achieved its record breaking medal haul.
Transport for London has unveiled a new "Turn Up And Go" initiative for its Overground rail network. They say passengers will no longer have to book assistance in advance. Director of Strategy and Development for Transport for London, Gareth Powell, tells us how the new system will be implemented.
Presenter: Peter White
Producer: Lee Kumutat
Editor: Andrew Smith.
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Jade Etherington (skier), In Touch presenter, Peter White, Tony McAllister (coach) and Caroline Powell (Jade's guide).
Jade Etherington (skier, won 3 silver, 1 bronze at Sochi 2014); In Touch presenter, Peter White; Tony McAllister (head, disabled skiing coach) and Caroline Powell (Jade's skiing guide).
The In Touch team meet Jade Etherington (skier, won 4 medals); Tony McAllister (coach); and Caroline Powell (Jade's guide).
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- Tue 18 Mar 2014 20:40Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
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