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Last broadcast on Tue, 26 Oct 2010, 12:00 on BBC Radio 2.
Synopsis
Matthew Bannister discusses the potential fireman strike, we look at the use of chemical 'cosh' drugs as dementia medication, we talk about Britain's biggest stag that was shot and finally we ask what is your oldest working appliance in your house.
FBU Strikes
The government has accused a firefighters' union of risking lives by planning a strike on Bonfire Night.
Dementia
The Department of Health and care home groups have promised to reduce the use of "chemical cosh" drugs for dementia patients.
Stag
Deer lovers express their sadness that Britain's biggest stag - the so-called Exmoor Emperor - has been killed by a hunter.
Oldest Items
And what's the oldest thing in your home? We speak to a woman who is still using a fifty eight year old fridge.
Music played
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Queen
— Another One Bites The DustThe Game, Island, 3 -
Jamiroquai
— Blue Skies(CD Single), Mercury, 1 -
Taylor Swift
— Viva La Vida (Great British Songbook)3 -
Dr. Feelgood
— Milk & AlcoholGreatest Hits Of The 70's (Various), Disky -
Michael Bublé
— Hollywood(CD Single), Reprise, 1 -
The Beautiful South
— Song For WhoeverBeautiful South - Carry On Up The Cha, Go! Discs -
Semisonic
— Chemistry(CD Single), MCA -
Take That
— The Flood(CD Single), Polydor, 16 -
Natalie Imbruglia
— Torn1999 Grammy Nominees (Various Artist, Elektra -
Elton John & Leon Russell — If It Wasn't For Bad
(CD Single), Mercury, 1 -
Pet Shop Boys
— Always On My MindPet Shop Boys - Discography, Parlophone -
Terence Trent D'Arby
— If You Let Me StayFantastic 80's Disc 1 (Various Artists), Columbia
Broadcast
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Tue 26 Oct 201012:00
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