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Smart meter roll-out and 'sip and paint' classes

Will the roll-out of smart meters still save people money? You and Yours has learned that the National Audit Office will review the cost benefits.

Will the roll-out of smart meters still save people money? You and Yours has learned that the National Audit Office will review the cost benefits.

Sip and paint classes encourage novice painters to discover their creativity with a brush in one hand, drink in the other. The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ's Arts Editor Will Gompertz reviews our first attempts.

And 60 per cent of online streaming services have no audio description, subtitles or signing. For people with a sight or hearing impairment, it's a huge frustration that dictates what they can watch, and when and how they can view it. What could video services do differently?

PRESENTER: Winifred Robinson
PRODUCER: Joel Moors.

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45 minutes

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Thu 11 Jan 2018 12:15
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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  • Smart Meters

    The National Audit Office to review whether the economic case for smart meters adds up

    Duration: 04:23

  • Sip and Paint

    Cheese and wine is replaced by paint and wine. Does it help creativity?

    Duration: 06:15

  • A& E Waiting Times

    The Kings Fund analyse the latest figures on waiting times for those attending A&E

    Duration: 03:53

  • Subtitles

    62% of on demand TV services don't offer subtitles, audio description or signing

    Duration: 10:34

  • Insurance

    Why Peter Evans forced his insurer to go to court over a 50/50 liability claim

    Duration: 05:49

  • Recycling and plastic waste targets

    The Prime Minister has announced a goal for stopping all avoidable plastic waste by 2042

    Duration: 06:48

Sip and Paint - our reporter's effort

Sip and Paint - our reporter's effort
Our reporter, Melanie Abbott has been to a Sip and Paint evening, where people learn to paint over the course of a socialΒ evening, with drinks served. This isΒ the work she produced.

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  • Thu 11 Jan 2018 12:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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