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HAYDN PRICE
by Haydn Price
Forty years of my radio reports and shows. Amazing places, people and events. Often funny and surprising but always interesting.
Episodes
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Fairground Safety
You and Yours is BBC Radio 4's flagship consumer affairs show. I reported on it numerous regularly and from time to time also presented the programme. Here is one such episode, dedicated to British fairground safety. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Friday 27 September 1996 at 12noon.
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Iguanas As Pets
Iguanas were the latest craze in pets to go wrong. Pet shops across the UK were selling the cute hand-sized reptiles when young and friend, but failed to explain that soon the creature would be 5 feet long and not so cuddly. I took my life in my hands and visited Vinny The Iguana. First broadcast...
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Brent Spar Greenpeace
The Brent Spar was a massive oil rig used as a storage tank for oil from the North Sea. It was over 200 miles from Scotland and in the middle of the turbulent waters. At the end of its life, Shell and the British Government wanted to sink it in the North Atlantic. Greenpeace had other ideas and...
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Branded For Beauty
Branded for beauty or semi-permanent make-up was increasingly popular in the 1990s but sometimes the results were not what the customer ordered. BBC Radio 4 You and Yours sent me to investigate the issue surrounding these controversial treatments. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours…
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Journeys To The Ice
In 1995, I visited Antarctica to produce and present a 30-minute documentary for BBC Radio 4. It was about two very different journeys to the Ice for tourists and scientists. It was a life-changing trip for all. I met 400 rich and glamorous tourists enjoying champagne and cabaret, and scientists...
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Breast Implant Danger
In 1995 The British Journal of Plastic Surgery published a report on the safety of breast implants. I spoke to one of its authors and found out more. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours 1995.
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Pensioner Poverty
In 1996 many pensioners could not afford to pay their heating bills so used their free bus pass to ride and keep warm. I spoke to one lady forced to leave her home each day to save money on heating. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours 1996.
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School Advertising
In 1996 a new trend was sweeping education, state schools advertising to attract pupils and parents. I found out more in Birmingham. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Education Matters summer 1996.
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Nursery Vetting
At the heart of a safe nursery is police vetting of all staff. In Cambria the local force decided to stop offering the service and some nurseries faced closer as a result. I meet the people involved. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours1993.
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ASDA FM
In September 1991 ASDA FM was launched in Britain. It was an immediate hit with shoppers and home listeners who preferred it to regular radio. I visited Buckinghamshire to find out why. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours October 1991.
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Malaysia Heroin 1
In 1987 I was sent to Malaysia to investigate heroin smuggling and addiction. This was my first report. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Today Programme May 1987.
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Malaysia Heroin 2
In 1987 I was sent to Malaysia to investigate heroin smuggling and addiction. This was my second report. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Today Programme May 1987.
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Church Bells
Church bells in Derby didn't hit the right note with locals. I went to Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church to hear more. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 The Sunday Programme 1994.
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Lariam Report
In the 90's Lariam was a new drug used to reduce the risk of malaria but some doctors feared it cause psychological side effects. I went to meet them and discuss their report. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours 2000.
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Hartford Schools
In Hartford Connecticut the schools board decided to invite a private company to run its failing schools. The hope was to improve standards in every way. I went to see what was happening. First broadcast on BBC World Service Outlook April 1997.
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Memorable Christmas William Hill
Memorable Christmas was a series I made for BBC Radio 4's Afternoon Shift for Christmas week 1995. Each day I told a different sorry of a memorable Christmas. This episode heard from bookmakers William Hill about the first time it snowed and cost them millions. Broadcast on The Afternoon Shift on...
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New Zealand Dollar
In 1997 the New Zealand dollar was falling against the US dollar and farmers were worried about their future. On the North Island I spoke to those who wanted the Wellington government to take action. First broadcast on BBC World Service News Hour May 1997.
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Topless Barbers
In Birmingham one barber had a novel idea to get customers, offer hair cuts by bear chested ladies. I was sent to meet the staff. First broadcast on BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat September 1994.
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Coast Guard Cuts
Cuts to coast guard services across Britain may be putting lives at risk. I went to Polzeath in Cornwall to meet the mother whose surfing son died as a result. First broadcast in 1997 on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours.
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Euthanasia 1991
In the 1990's euthanasia was increasingly being practiced in Holland but was still illegal. I went to meet the people involved. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Sunday Programme summer 1991.
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Cancer Smokeless Fuel Plant
Residents living around the Aberaman Smokeless Fuel plant in Abercwmboi believed they had developed cancer as a result of pollution from the site. Seventy of them were diagnosed with the illness and I was sent to meet them. First broadcast in March 1996 on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours.
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Taxi For Wheelchair Users
In 1987 the famous Black London Cab was adapted to take wheelchairs and their occupants. Now wheelchair users could easily, quickly and safely travel using the new taxis. I went to Coventry to report. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Today Programme summer 1987.
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Newfoundland v Canada
Some in Newfoundland would rather be America than Canadian. In 1948 voters chose Canada but some think their interest in fish and trade would be better served by being America. At the height of the Canadian Fish Dispute I meet locals in St. John's. First broadcast on BBC World Service Outlook…
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Fairy Snow
Popular household washing powder Fairy Snow seems to have caused skin burns to a baby. I was dispatched to Gloucestershire to meet the family and find out more. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours in the mid 1990's.
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Young Greeks E.C.
In 1991 young Greeks in Athens rioted against further economic cuts which their government had introduced following pressure from the European Community. First broadcasted on Mega Mix BBC World Service
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Teachers Christmas Gifts
In December 1992 I was sent into staff rooms across Britain to find out what present state school teachers wanted from the then conservative Education Secretary John Patten MP? First Broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Education Matters, December 1992.
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Over 60’s Driving Course
It's never too late to learn to drive and SAGA had launched a residential driving course for the over 60's. I went to Telford to find out more. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours 1995.
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Eco House
In Derby the city council decided to build a super environmentally sustainable house, where energy bills would be under £100 a year. I went to take around. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours in 1994.
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Consumer Rights Plants
Many do not know that they have consumer rights even when buying plants and flowers from the garden center. I went to find out more. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours 1995.
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Speed Cameras
Across Britain police speed cameras helped cut road deaths but some forces failed to collect evidence in time, so many offenders escaped prosecution. This lead to fears that fatalities would increase. I went to Staffordshire to find out more. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours 1996.
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Old Jeans
In the 1990's used second hand jeans were not only sold in charity shops but also high street retailers. C & A decided to offer a range of used fashion for sale. I visited the test store to see how it was going. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours summer 1995.
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Electric Competition USA
Competition between electricity suppliers for customers is common now but 30 years ago it was a new, untried idea in America. I went to San Francisco to hear the futuristic plan. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours 1996.
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Champions 5 Villagers
Champions was a series I presented and produced on BBC Radio 4 in 1996. Six episodes telling a different story of individual champions who overcame difficulty to win. Episode 5's champion is an inner-city villager who won a landmark victory. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Saturday 4 May 1996…
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Furniture Helps Homeless
Homeless people desperately need a home but few give thought to how they will furnish it once they have secured a place to live. In Birmingham, the council decided to tackle this unseen problem. I visited Jenny at her new flat. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours in summer 1994.
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Book Start Scheme
When should children start to read? In 1992 The Book Start Programme was launched and encouraged parents to introduce their children to books as soon as possible. I was dispatched for BBC Radio 4's Education Matters to take a look at the idea. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Education Matters.
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Young Gamblers
Gambling amongst the young is a growing problem and in the 1990's there was surprise when the UK government decided to allow slot machines to payout more prizes in cash. The fear was that this would encourage younger players to become addicted. BBC Radio 4 You and Yours sent me to investigate....
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School Art
In the state system, school grounds are often bleak places but not at Easterside Primary in Middlesbrough, where the pupils have worked with local artist Anthony Holloway to create a wonderful sculpture to enhance the area. I went to see the new work. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Education...
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Residents Fund Police
In rural communities police numbers were being cut in the 1990's and some residents in Lapworth Warwickshire decided to pay towards the cost of extra officers for their area. I was sent by BBC Radio 4's You and Yours to meet the new bobby on the beat. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and yours...
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TVs On The Bus
If you think small screens are everywhere now, back in 1994 Derby buses were fitted with televisions playing special magazien programmes complete with adverts. I went for a ride to find out more. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours 1994.
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Church Wedding Contracts
At the time video shows were all the rage on British TV but one church in the midlands wanted to make sure their weddings did not appear on the small screen They insisted couples sign a contract to the effect. Here is my report on BBC Radio 4's Sunday Programme introduced by the presenter. First...
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Bleak Playgrounds
Bleak school playgrounds did not make for happy engaged pupils was the findings of a new report about to be published in March 1994. To cover the story, I was sent by BBC Radio 4 You and Yours to visit schools and speak to teachers, pupils and experts. The shows presenter Daire Brehan introduced…
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Air Miles 1990s
It seems strange now but Air Miles were once new and mysterious. In the nineties BBC Radio 4's You and Yours sent me off to Birmingham Airport to ask flyers what they knew about these free perks and if they would use them? First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours in 1993 at 12 noon.
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Partners Identical Twins
Partners was a series I made for The Afternoon Shift on BBC Radio 4. Each episode would tell the story of a partnership between two committed people, each working together to achieve a common goal. In this fourth episode, I met two identical twin dinner ladies who worked together, lived next to...
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Budget Drink Duty
On budget day the then Chancellor Ken Clark was facing growing pressure to reduce the duty on alcohol to help British pubs in the face of cheap supermarket products and day tripping tourists with bags of duty free. My report was first broadcast on BBC Radio 4's You and Yours.
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Red Light Zones
Christians in the midlands have rejected calls for Red Light Tolerance Zones. To find out more, I met the Movement For Christian Democracy at their conference held in Birmingham. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4's Sunday Programme and introduced by the shows presenter Trevor Barnes.
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Reducing Truancy
The traditional school register has recorded pupil attendance for hundreds of years but the red and black pen is now making way for the computer. I went to one midlands school to see if the new system could bring benefits? My report was first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Education Matters.
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Hospital Outcomes
At the time one new idea was to improve the outcome of patient care by statically examining results against treatments to find what worked best and when. The Health Minister was Virginia Bottomley MP. My report was broadcast on BBC Radio 4's You and Yours and introduced by presenter Daire Brehan.
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Champions 4 Lollipop Lady
Champions was a series I presented and produced on BBC Radio 4 to tell the stories of people who had battled injustice or obstacles to build a better world. There were six 15 minute episodes. In this one Leicester Lollypop Lady Georgina Ford James was a hero in her community as a crime buster....
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Pub Landlords Victory
At the time the pub industry was dominated by big brewing companies who leased their pubs to landlords who paid rent and were tied to the brewery to provide their beers. Often the beer was more expensive than could be obtained on the open market and many pubs went bust. In Sutton Coldfield Martin...
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Pupils Gain Experience
Another of my reports for BBC Radio 4's Education Matters was about the Compacts Education Scheme which designed to give school pupils a better understanding of life after school in work. Here is my feature introduced by Helen Madden and first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 1993.
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