You and Yours

Original version

BBC Radio 4 FM

BBC Radio 4 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced BBC Home Service.

BBC Radio 4

Radio 4

Radio 4 (FM)

Magazines & Reviews

Factual: Consumer

BBC Radio 4 LW

You and Yours: Gift Card Scams, Audio Cook Books, Remote Tech in the NHS

26/03/2021

Gift Card Scams, Audio Cook Books, Remote Tech in the NHS

BBC Radio 4 - You and Yours, Gift Card Scams, Audio Cook Books, Remote Tech in the NHS

Peter White trials a new audio baking guide, that gives you the method as you bake.

Cookery books are a big industry - the latest idea is a guide you listen along to as cook. Peter White attempts a sponge cake with the help of an audio guide.

You & Yours investigates gift card scams - where individuals are targeted and convinced to visit multiple retailers and purchase gift cards worth hundreds of pounds. Retailers are aware of these scams, and have policies in place to limit spend and warn customers they may be a victim of fraud. But this programme has found cases where retailers have failed to do this. 
Cookery books are big business for publishers, celebs and chefs bring out new books every year. The latest idea is audio cook books. Ruby Tandoh, food writer and Great British Bake Off runner up, has published an audio baking guide, in which she describes each step whilst you do it in your kitchen. Peter White, presenter of You & Yours and In Touch, has given it a go at home to see if it might be a useful alternative for people who are blind or partially sighted. 
The covid-19 pandemic has changed many things about how the NHS works. One of the biggest changes is remote or virtual appointments. The Royal Bradford Infirmary is trialling a device that links with a smart phone, and can be used to monitor breathing, heart rate, temperature and to check the ears, nose and throat. It's been a big help in paediatrics, helping families stay at home rather than face multiple hospital appointments. 
Presented by Peter White.
Produced by Beatrice Pickup

Intelligent speech, the most insightful journalism, the wittiest comedy, the most fascinating features and the most compelling drama and readings anywhere in UK radio.

Accessibility links

Programme Index

You and Yours

Gift Card Scams, Audio Cook Books, Remote Tech in the NHS

Genres

Brand

BBC Radio 4 FM

About BBC Radio 4