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12/11/2010

Suspected anti-competition in the online hotel booking sector; China protects 'Scotch Whisky'; and pit wheels to bicycle wheels - the former mining town where visitors are flocking.

This vase sold for 拢43 million after it was found in a dusty attic. Tell us about the things that you have found lying around the house which have had an unexpected monetary or emotional value.

Why the Office of Fair trading is investigating suspected breaches of competition law in the online hotel booking sector.

From pit wheels to bicycle wheels..we visit the former mining area which is now attracting thousands of visitors every year.

The You and Yours listener who always wanted to know why Alan Titchmarsh wears clean wellies puts his question to him..

And why, after years of discussion, China has finally agreed to protect the name 'Scotch Whisky'.

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Fri 12 Nov 2010 12:00
成人快手 Radio 4 FM

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Chapters

  • Booking hotel rooms online

    The Office of Fair Trading has confirmed it鈥檚 now investigating suspected breaches of competition law in the online hotel booking sector.

    Duration: 07:30

  • Qianlong Vase

    成人快手's Antiques Roadshow's Harry Sandon discusses the vase found in a house clearance which has sold for 43 million pounds.

    Duration: 04:05

  • Mining to Mountain Biking

    The Afan Valley in Wales used to depend on mining for employment. But when the pits closed the Forestry Commission invested and turned former slag heaps into mountain bike trails.

    Duration: 08:16

  • Alcohol Names

    Business secretary, Vince Cable has signed an agreement with China which means that the term 鈥楽cotch鈥� will only be able to be applied to whiskey produced in Scotland.

    Duration: 07:56

  • Tourism Marketing

    There are a number of awards in the travel industry, but do they really make a financial difference to the winners?

    Duration: 09:02

  • Personalised Care Budgets

    The benefits of using personalised care budgets for leisure activities.

    Duration: 08:36

  • Titchmarsh Letter

    Two weeks ago on You and Yours Alan Titchmarsh mentioned a letter he had received from a young boy 30 years ago, we've tracked him down.

    Duration: 04:41

  • Qianlong Vase Emails

    A Qianlong vase found in house clearance sells for 43 million. We ask what treasures you have found in your home.

    Duration: 00:53

Broadcasts

  • Fri 12 Nov 2010 12:00
    成人快手 Radio 4 FM
  • Fri 12 Nov 2010 12:04
    成人快手 Radio 4 LW

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