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Last broadcast on Fri, 16 Apr 2010, 12:00 on BBC Radio 4 (FM only) (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
Coronation Street star William Roache talks frankly to Peter White about his deafness. He describes how it started and how it makes him feel extremely isolated at times. We also report on Record Store Day, and a new way to search for music online called mFlow. Plus you can also hear Peter travelling around New York City in a yellow cab as he explores reports that cabbies have been overcharging tourists.
Peter White with New York cabbie Beresford Simmonds
Chapters
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Chapter 1
What can travellers do to get their money back if they have to change their travel arrangements? The Association Of British Insurers tells up about the difference between types of policies.
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Chapter 2
The Coronation Street actor talks about the effect going deaf has had on his life.
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Chapter 3
As more and more people get their music online, record shops have been closing at an alarming rate. Graham Jones has written a book on the decline of the record shop.
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Chapter 4
Concert goers were unhappy with the singer's performance at the LG Arena in Birmingham on Tuesday - some are even calling for a refund. So, what can you do if you're not happy with a live concert?
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Chapter 5
Civic Voice launches this weekend and it wants your views to help protect our towns villages and cities.
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Chapter 6
More and more visitors to New York report being over charged by taxi drivers using out-of-town rates for short journeys. Peter reports from New York, and talks to the city's new taxis commissioner.
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Chapter 7
Broadcasts
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Fri 16 Apr 201012:00
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Fri 16 Apr 201012:04
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