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Sliced Bread
Sliced Bread - Series 17
Language Learning Apps
Can you really learn a new language from apps like Duolingo?
23 Jul 2026,24 mins
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The Martin Lewis Podcast
What is it you just don’t get about money? Beginners guide to pensions, energy, credit cards, return rights and far more
Martin goes back to basics on the financial concepts you have always found confusing.
23 Jul 2026,66 mins
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You and Yours
Air Con Misselling; Phone Scam; Rats
The criminals impersonating mobile phone companies to scam you into paying for new phones.
22 Jul 2026,53 mins
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Eleri Siôn
Gastronaut, TV presenter and mad scientist Stefan Gates on his Rude Science tour, plus Gary Slaymaker reviews the latest films.
Gastronaut, Stefan Gates on Rude Science, and the latest films reviewed by Gary Slaymaker.
24 Jul 2026,175 mins
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Scam Secrets
The Instagram Takeover Scam
Why wouldn't you trust an old friend?
28 May 2026,28 mins
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Consumer Fight Back
How going green can save you money
Get rewarded for returning old beauty products and clothes with retail take-back schemes.
25 Jul 2026,56 mins
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Good Ship BrewDog
Series 1
6. Dogs Of War
After a BBC documentary is broadcast, James Watt and BrewDog fight back.
21 Jun 2022,32 mins
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JVS: Consumer Champion
Sofa, not so good
Andrew got little comfort from the response to his sofa coming apart at the seams.
14 Jul 2026,12 mins
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5 Live Investigates
Tower Block Fire Risks
Many of the 1,700 buildings being tested for safety after Grenfell 'likely to fail'.
26 May 2019,50 mins
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Hacks and Hustles
Is Your House TV-Ready?
How your house could end up on TV and make you money.
30 Jan 2026,5 mins
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We Can't Go On Eating Like This!
The Global Food System
If the global food system is failing Wales, what are the home-grown solutions?
09 Jul 2024,28 mins
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Face the Facts
Life in Gangland London
John Waite investigates life in London's street gangs.
05 Mar 2015,45 mins
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Your Money
Your Money in Shanghai
Credit card mania is on the rise in China but are people living beyond their means?
13 Nov 2013,44 mins
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The Gospel Truth
2. Going Global
Alvin Hall explores how gospel music has been affected by commercialisation.
02 Feb 2016,30 mins
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On Your Behalf
May Day Travel Special
Linda and guests discuss consumer rights and top tips for stress-free travel.
04 May 2024,57 mins
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Smart Consumer
Coronavirus: Advice for parents coping with the kids being at home now the schools are closing their doors.
Mike Young presents The Smart Consumer Podcast.
19 Mar 2020,18 mins
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Less is Less: Why Scandinavian Design Leaves Me Cold
Have we reached peak Scandi furniture? Laurence Llewelyn Bowen gives his verdict.
13 May 2017,30 mins
What's Funny about Money?
Comedian Colm O'Regan reports from the Kilkenomics festival in Ireland. Davos with laughs.
17 Dec 2014,30 mins
Taken To The Cleaners
Britain's army of cleaners and some of the people they service meet for the first time.
13 Sep 2017,30 mins
The Shipwrecked Bears
Gyles Brandreth probes the mystery of the missing teddy bears - the first ever made.
27 Jul 2011,30 mins
When Women Wore the Trousers
Laura Barton presents a brief history of trousers, from function to fashion.
09 Jun 2017,30 mins
The New Silk Road with Roger Law
Roger Law visits Yi Wu in China, fast becoming the biggest marketplace in the world.
29 Jul 2011,28 mins
Networking Nation
5. Nation of Networkers
Is the UK is a networking nation?
17 Oct 2014,15 mins
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