Main content

02/05/2011

Consumer news with Julian Worricker. A look back at 75 years of Butlins.

Consumer news with Julian Worricker.

A soldier who lost both his legs in a bomb blast in Afghanistan is calling for a review of a cap on compensation imposed by the Ministry of Defence.

Plus, as more American brands become available in UK supermarkets, we look at the relationship between American and British cuisines.

And we look back at 75 years of Butlins.

Available now

53 minutes

Last on

Mon 2 May 2011 12:00

Chapters

  • Ticket sellers in anti-fraud move

    Two of the biggest live event organisers in the UK agree to a police idea to protect people from fraudulent ticket websites

    Duration: 07:44

  • Compensation for injured soldiers

    A soldier who lost both his legs in a bomb blast in Afghanistan is calling for a review of a cap on compensation imposed by the Ministry of Defence.

    Duration: 11:31

  • Typewriters

    The last factory to make typewriters in India has closed and is now selling off some of its more unusual machines.

    Duration: 08:13

  • Face the Facts preview

    John Waite has been investigating the circumstances of a plane crash in Ireland for a new series of Face the Facts which begins on Wednesday.

    Duration: 05:43

  • Wi-fi Fraud

    A recent investigation has shown that millions of smart phone users who access the internet via public WiFi hotspots are vulnerable to fraud and identity theft.

    Duration: 06:49

  • Butlins

    We look back on 75 years of Butlins and the opening of the first famous holiday camp.

    Duration: 09:23

Broadcasts

  • Mon 2 May 2011 12:00
  • Mon 2 May 2011 12:04

Health

Health

A selection of the best health advice and discussions from You & Yours.

Lifestyle

Lifestyle

From hanging wallpaper to takeaway apps, some of our favourite features about lifestyle.