24/09/2010
The rise of new school 'sports' like cheerleading and yoga, the online bookies blamed for cuts to horse racing fixtures, the future of TV, and the value of British fashion.
The changing face of school sports as government figures show a rise in activities like cheerleading and yoga while traditional team games decline.
There's another victory for campaigners who stop developers in their tracks by getting sites classed as village greens. But it means Bristol might lose a new football stadium and hundreds of jobs.
Also on today's programme: Peter White hears how online bookies are being blamed for cuts to horse racing fixtures and talks about the future of TV.
And, how much is the British fashion industry worth to our economy?
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The changing face of school sports
Government figures show a rise in activities like cheerleading and yoga at schools in England while traditional team games decline.
Duration: 06:35
Unwelcome Guests
Guests who damage rooms or steal bathrobes could be blacklisted by hotels using a new database of problem customers.
Duration: 04:05
Tote Sell-off
After the coalition government announces it will welcome bids to buy the Tote would the betting company's sale be good for horse racing?
Duration: 12:32
What is fashion worth?
As London Fashion Week draws to a close we examine the value of the fashion industry to the British economy.
Duration: 10:42
To YouView or not to YouView?
YouVew is a web connected TV service due to launch early next year. The creators claim it will change the way we watch television forever. But does it really mark the end of traditional viewing?
Duration: 06:57
Village Greens
There's another victory for campaigners who stop developers in their tracks by getting sites classed as village greens. But it means Bristol might lose a new football stadium and hundreds of jobs.
Duration: 08:52
Broadcasts
- Fri 24 Sep 2010 12:00大象传媒 Radio 4 FM
- Fri 24 Sep 2010 12:04大象传媒 Radio 4 LW