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25/03/2011

Consumer news with Peter White. Open Water Swimming, why Lego's profits are towering and what this year's Budget means for the travel and tourist industry.

From the humble plastic brick, Lego's profits are now towering. We find out how Star Wars and Indiana Jones have helped inspire a new generation of builders and boosted sales by 50%.

Plus a detailed look at what this year's budget means for the Travel and Tourist industry.

And with 'Open Water Swimming' experiencing a resurgence in popularity, Peter White dips more than just a toe in the water to experience first hand the attraction, or not, of swimming in an ice cold pond.

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Fri 25 Mar 2011 12:00
大象传媒 Radio 4 FM

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Chapters

  • IPad2 & 3DS launches

    New product launches - especially in new technology - are glitzy affairs designed to capture media attention. How important are they to the success of a new product?

    Duration: 08:39

  • Rail Complaints

    Edward Walsh of the Association of Train Operating Companies answers complaints about the rail network - including a change allowing "regulated" fares to rise 3 per cent above inflation

    Duration: 08:07

  • Lego Builds it's Business

    Lego sales last year increased by nearly 50% - just a few years after profits had plummeted. We look at how they鈥檝e turned things around.

    Duration: 08:02

  • Budget Travel

    We analyse the effect of the Budget on the travel industry with air transport consultant John Strickland.

    Duration: 08:25

  • Open Water Swimming

    Peter takes a cold water dip in Hampstead Ponds in London to find out first hand why there's a surge of interest in this pastime.

    Duration: 10:12

  • Customer e-mail addresses stolen

    Music and film retailer Play.com and travel website Trip Advisor face investigations by the Information Commission after admitting that some of their customer e-mail addresses have been stolen.

    Duration: 01:55

  • Tesco Pricecheck

    Tesco have changed the rules covering its price pledge refund scheme to limit refunds to 拢20.

    Duration: 06:08

Broadcast

  • Fri 25 Mar 2011 12:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4 FM

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