Energy switching schemes; Saving on cars; Indoor gardens
Peter White assesses the success of collective switching schemes, plus Coronation Street actress Cherylee Houston on indoor gardens. More than just a bunch of pot plants?
The Government's so keen to help us to switch energy supplier, it gave councils in the UK 拢5 million to set up collective switching schemes. We've been investigating how many people switched, how much they saved and whether the trade off was worth it in the end. British drivers love buying new cars. We'll have tips on how you can save thousands of pounds. Plus, is there a difference between a bunch of pot plants and an indoor garden?
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Collective Switching
Why a government scheme to encourage cheaper energy cost more than it saved
Duration: 07:39
Vending Shop
Designing a shop that doesn't need any staff.
Duration: 11:36
E-Books
The founder of Waterstones thinks the bubble has burst for sales of e-books
Duration: 07:22
Car Discounts
How to negotiate the biggest discount from a new car.
Duration: 04:55
Indoor Gardens
Cherylee Houston has brought her garden into her front room.
Duration: 05:51
E-Books vs. Paper
Ian McMillan gives a poet's view on digital books
Duration: 03:19
Switching
The number of people switching energy supplier is at a ten year low.
Duration: 05:13
Broadcasts
- Fri 4 Apr 2014 12:00麻豆社 Radio 4 FM
- Fri 4 Apr 2014 12:04麻豆社 Radio 4 LW