Original Broadcast: The Business Of Film
James Cameron-Wilson looks (though his fingers) at the first UK box office chart since March as the some cinemas reopen, though with many re-releases rather than new product. He reviews The Assistant, Will Ferrell in Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga and the story of a true-life corporate scandal, Dark Waters, starring Mark Ruffalo.
Guests: James Cameron-Wilson
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Original Broadcast: The Week That Was and The Week Ahead
Joe Healey of The Share Centre looks athlete rise and rise of e-sports and how investors might capitalise on the sector. He also looks at recent news from Persimmon and Boohoo. Looking ahead, he suggests what we might expect when we hear from Ocado, Experian and Halma.
Guests: Joe Healey
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Original Broadcast: The Bigger Picture
Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that China has killed Hong Kong but that, in the long run, it might have caused itself serious problems. He looks at the change of direction of the Labour Party under Sir Keir Starmer. And he explains why the corporate world going woke is not necessarily all bad news for capitalism.
Guests: Professor Tim Evans
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Original Broadcast: The Business Of Film
James Cameron-Wilson discusses the latest film news, with the planned openings of some UK cinemas being delayed. He reviews the true WW2 tale Resistance with Jesse Eisenberg, looks at Netflix unveiling its viewing figures and, with host Simon Rose, reviews the restoration of the 1951 British classic Laughter in Paradise, starring Alastair Sim.
Guests: James Cameron-Wilson
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Original Broadcast: Gadgets and Gizmos
Steve Caplin takes a look at the latest gadgets and gizmos, which include self-driving hospital beds and a way for drones to extend their range – by hitching a ride on buses! There's also NASA's Lunar Loo Challenge, paper wine bottles, an LED torch to improve eyesight, a waterproof and bulletproof backpack, controlling your Apple Watch through gestures and an electric motorbike that can power your house in the case of a blackout.
Guests: Steve Caplin
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Original Broadcast: The Week That Was and The Week Ahead
Ian Forrest of The Share Centre discusses the state of the markets and the latest economic data. He looks at recent news from oil majors BP and Shell, as well as Sainsbury's and Associated British Foods, owners of Primark. Looking ahead, he suggests what we might expect to hear from J D Sports and house builders Barratt Developments and Persmimmon.
Guests: Ian Forrest
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Original Broadcast: The Bigger Picture
Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the latest relaxation of the lockdown rule and changes to social distancing. He discusses how toxic the allegations about Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick could be, how UK councils could face bankruptcy over Covid-19 and looks ahead to what we might expect from Rishi Sunak's next stimulus statement.
Guests: Mike Indian
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James Cameron-Wilson brings us the latest news about the reopening of Britain's cinemas. He gives us the latest international box office figures, showing which films are doing best in those territories where cinemas are operating. And he reviews the Austrian film The Ground Beneath My Feet and True History of the Kelly Gang, starring 1917's George MacKay.
Guests: James Cameron-Wilson
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Share Radio's technology editor bemoans the demise of Segway and its chequered history. He discusses Apple's new operating system, its switch away from Intel chips and the Apple Watch's way of telling you if you haven't washed your hands for long enough. There's also a tethered balloon ride to space, NASAs $23m space toilet, the Amazon Echo Auto for the car, real-time translation earbuds and a reusable electronic firework.
Guests: Steve Caplin
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Original Broadcast: The Week That Was and The Week Ahead
Graham Spooner of the investment research team at The Share Centre looks at recent news from Royal Mail, Auto Trader and Easyjet. He also looks ahead, wondering what we might expect to hear when we get statements from Sainsbury's, Associated British Foods (owners of Primark) and Rolls-Royce.
Guests: Graham Spooner
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