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Jeremy discusses the government's workfare scheme.

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Last broadcast on Fri, 17 Feb 2012, 12:00 on BBC Radio 2.

Synopsis

Jeremy presents news, views and live guests.

WORKFARE SCHEME

Tesco blames a computer error for an advert for a permanent job which said the wages would only be Jobseekers' Allowance plus expenses. Campaigners say the government's workfare scheme is forcing people to do unpaid labour or lose benefits.

Find out more from BBC News online.

EX-PARTNERS

Are you someone who can't stand the sight of your ex?

Find out more on BBC News online.

ENERGY PRICES

After 1, as energy prices soar, is it time to club together with your neighbours and buy gas and electricity in bulk to cut the price?

DOO-WOP

We have a doo-wop band, the Testostatones, live in the studio.

THE TESTOSTATONES

The Testostatones joined Jeremy in the studio to teach him about doo-wop.

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Broadcast

  1. Fri 17 Feb 2012
    12:00

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