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06/05/2011

The NGOs accusing a Chinese iPad factory of illegal practices; and mapping Britain's towpaths. Plus, the first FA-approved blind manager of a fully sighted football team.

We investigate accusations that Chinese factories producing iPads and iPhones are treating workers "like machines". We'll talk to the NGOs who claim humiliating management techniques and illegal working hours are the norm. We have asked the company Apple to respond.

Plus we catch up with the first blind manager of a fully sighted football team that's recognised by the Football Association.

And if you'd like to help in the mammoth task of mapping all 2,000 miles of Britain's canal towpaths we'll tell you how.

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Fri 6 May 2011 12:00
大象传媒 Radio 4 FM

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Chapters

  • IPod Factory

    An NGO based in Hong Kong, says it's uncovered illegal working conditions in a factory in China which produces products for the computer company Apple.

    Duration: 10:06

  • British Waterways

    British Waterways is launching a scheme to improve access to Britain's 2000-mile canal network. Peter went to have a look.

    Duration: 06:48

  • Regional Airports

    Plymouth airport is going to close in December according to its owners, Sutton Harbour Group. We look at how regional airports in the UK are faring and round up other news from the airline industry.

    Duration: 11:13

  • Energy series: Heat pumps

    In the third of our series considering the pros and cons of domestic micro generation for green heat and power Kevin Mousley looks at gorund and air source heat pumps.

    Duration: 09:24

  • Summer of British film

    Why has the UK become such a popular location for blockbuster movies?

    Duration: 06:51

  • Top Jobs

    An advert for a job as a racing car driver is available on the Jobcentre PLus website. It pays a hundred thousand pounds a year, but is it genuine or a stunt?

    Duration: 04:47

Broadcasts

  • Fri 6 May 2011 12:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4 FM
  • Fri 6 May 2011 12:04
    大象传媒 Radio 4 LW

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