16/04/2010
Coronation Street star William Roache talks to Peter White about his deafness. We hear about a new way to search for music. Plus are cabbies in New York overcharging tourists?
Coronation Street star William Roache talks frankly to Peter White about his deafness. He describes how it started and how it makes him feel extremely isolated at times. We also report on Record Store Day, and a new way to search for music online called mFlow. Plus you can also hear Peter travelling around New York City in a yellow cab as he explores reports that cabbies have been overcharging tourists.
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Ash insurance claims
What can travellers do to get their money back if they have to change their travel arrangements? The Association Of British Insurers tells up about the difference between types of policies.
Duration: 08:47
William Roache
The Coronation Street actor talks about the effect going deaf has had on his life.
Duration: 07:50
Record Store Day
As more and more people get their music online, record shops have been closing at an alarming rate. Graham Jones has written a book on the decline of the record shop.
Duration: 03:29
Whitney Houston In Birmingham
Concert goers were unhappy with the singer's performance at the LG Arena in Birmingham on Tuesday - some are even calling for a refund. So, what can you do if you're not happy with a live concert?
Duration: 09:22
Civic Voice launches
Civic Voice launches this weekend and it wants your views to help protect our towns villages and cities.
Duration: 03:48
New York taxis
More and more visitors to New York report being over charged by taxi drivers using out-of-town rates for short journeys. Peter reports from New York, and talks to the city's new taxis commissioner.
Duration: 09:15
Mflow
It's about "sit back entertainment, not sit forward". That's how the originators of a music sharing website called mflow describe it. We hear more about this new music streaming concept.
Duration: 10:41
Broadcasts
- Fri 16 Apr 2010 12:00大象传媒 Radio 4 FM
- Fri 16 Apr 2010 12:04大象传媒 Radio 4 LW