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Waterstones new boss - James Daunt

Presented by Peter White. Waterstones new boss James Daunt; the scientist creating artificial meat in a laboratory; and does the 'like' button on Facebook break EU law?

James Daunt the new boss at Waterstones the High Street book chain talks to Peter White about whether he's ditching their popular 3 for 2 offer.

The scientist who's creating artificial meat in a laboratory, says he'll make a burger by the end of the year. But will anyone really want to eat it?

Producer: Karen Dalziel.

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57 minutes

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Fri 9 Sep 2011 12:00
大象传媒 Radio 4 FM

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    Duration: 08:00

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Broadcasts

  • Fri 9 Sep 2011 12:00
    大象传媒 Radio 4 FM
  • Fri 9 Sep 2011 12:04
    大象传媒 Radio 4 LW

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