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Old Jeans

In the 1990's used second hand jeans were not only sold in charity shops but also high street retailers. C & A decided to offer a range of used fashion for sale. I visited the test store to see how it was going. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours summer 1995.

Electric Competition USA

Competition between electricity suppliers for customers is common now but 30 years ago it was a new, untried idea in America. I went to San Francisco to hear the futuristic plan. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours 1996.

Champions 5 Villagers

Champions was a series I presented and produced on BBC Radio 4 in 1996. Six episodes telling a different story of individual champions who overcame difficulty to win. Episode 5's champion is an inner-city villager who won a landmark victory. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Saturday 4 May 1996 at 22.45. 

Furniture Helps Homeless

Homeless people desperately need a home but few give thought to how they will furnish it once they have secured a place to live. In Birmingham, the council decided to tackle this unseen problem. I visited Jenny at her new flat. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours in summer 1994. 

Book Start Scheme

When should children start to read? In 1992 The Book Start Programme was launched and encouraged parents to introduce their children to books as soon as possible. I was dispatched for BBC Radio 4's Education Matters to take a look at the idea. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Education Matters.

Young Gamblers

Gambling amongst the young is a growing problem and in the 1990's there was surprise when the UK government decided to allow slot machines to payout more prizes in cash. The fear was that this would encourage younger players to become addicted. BBC Radio 4 You and Yours sent me to investigate. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours.

School Art

In the state system, school grounds are often bleak places but not at Easterside Primary in Middlesbrough, where the pupils have worked with local artist Anthony Holloway to create a wonderful sculpture to enhance the area. I went to see the new work. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Education Matters in 1992.

Residents Fund Police

In rural communities police numbers were being cut in the 1990's and some residents in Lapworth Warwickshire decided to pay towards the cost of extra officers for their area. I was sent by BBC Radio 4's You and Yours to meet the new bobby on the beat. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and yours 1995.  

TVs On The Bus

If you think small screens are everywhere now, back in 1994 Derby buses were fitted with televisions playing special magazien programmes complete with adverts. I went for a ride to find out more. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours 1994.  

Church Wedding Contracts

At the time video shows were all the rage on British TV but one church in the midlands wanted to make sure their weddings did not appear on the small screen They insisted couples sign a contract to the effect. Here is my report on BBC Radio 4's Sunday Programme introduced by the presenter. First broadcast in the early 1990's on BBC Radio 4 Sunday Programme at 8.35am