Iron Bridge, self-destructing emails and the rise of keg beer
Peter White on why Ironbridge Museum has been judged a world-beater, how keg beer is winning over ale fans, and how Chinese money is rescuing the London Black Cab.
The London Taxi company has been saved by Chinese money but does the cab have a future anymore now competitors have moved in. A UNESCO poll of world heritage sites says Ironbridge in Shropshire is a better day out than the pyramids or the Taj Mahal. The nationwide van hire man told he could go to jail if he hangs on to customers' deposits. Former Energy Minister Charles Hendry has joined a charity campaigning against fuel poverty. The email that guarantees you won't receive spam when you buy online. How real ale fans are learning to love keg beer. Linda McCartney, the vegetarian convenience food range, gets a make-over. Internet TV is costly and complicated but research shows people who buy tend to mostly watch movies on services they can get on their regular sets.
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Black cabs
Future of the London Taxi Company announced today.
Duration: 08:16
Craft beer
Real ale is enjoying a boom despite falling beer sales.
Duration: 10:10
Disposable emails
The email that’ll guarantee you’ll never be bothered by spam again.
Duration: 07:00
Ironbridge award
Ironbridge better than the Pyramids!
Duration: 04:46
Internet TV
Internet-enabled television – what is it good for?
Duration: 04:14
Charles Hendry interview
Former Energy Minister takes up post defending the fuel poor
Duration: 04:01
Workplace deliveries
Listeners' react to yesterday's piece on having online shopping delivered to work.
Duration: 02:14
A1 Van Hire update
The nationwide van hire man told he could go to jail if he hangs on to customers’ deposits
Duration: 03:36
Linda McCartney
The McCartney vegetarian brand re-launched - is vegetarianism cool again?
Duration: 06:54
Broadcasts
- Fri 1 Feb 2013 12:00³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Radio 4 FM
- Fri 1 Feb 2013 12:04³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Radio 4 LW