Steve Caplin looks at the latest in tech, including Pirelli's 5G cyber tyres, a hologram table, a phone for frogs, a clever bluetooth speak that produces surround sound, a drone for high-flying graffiti artists, the world's first magnetic lightbulb, a coating for toilets to reduce adhesion and the clever way of protecting against mosquitoes.
Guests: Steve Caplin
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What will the election result mean for Britain and the markets? Richard Stone and Gavin Oldham of The Share Centre discuss the political and economic ramifications of the Conservatives being returned with a solid majority and what it will mean for the UK's future relationship with Europe. Investment Research Analyst Helal Miah looks at the sectors likely to benefit from a reappraisal of the prospects for the UK stock market.
Guests: Gavin Oldham,Richard Stone,Helal Miah
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Share Radio's Technology Editor Steve "Santa" Caplin produces a variety of gadgety gift suggestions. Among them are expensive - and cheap - bluetooth earbuds, an app that transcribes interviews, Scalextric for cats, an LED wardrobe light, a self-stirring mug, an alarm clock that runs away if you snooze it and a remote-controlled crocodile head.
Guests: Steve Caplin
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James Cameron-Wilson examines the UK box office, where Frozen 2 still reigns supreme. The Edward Norton movie Motherless Brooklyn enters at #8. James also looks at Ordinary Love, with an award-worthy performance from Lesley Manville, in at #16 and an amazing Syrian-set documentary, The Cave, which is at #21. For home viewing he recommends the Springsteen-themed drama Blinded By The Light.
Guests: James Cameron-Wilson
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Original Broadcast: The Week That Was and The Week Ahead
Ian Forrest of The Share Centre looks at recent company news from Tesco, Tullow Oil, Ted Baker, Saudi Aramco and Ocado. NOTE: This was recorded on the day of the General Election before the result was known.
Guests: Ian Forrest
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Original Broadcast: The Bigger Picture
Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks whether, in the wake of the pro-democracy success in the recent elections, Hong Kong has become the new Berlin Wall. He also explains why EU rules mean the NHS has long been "for sale". And he looks at the shakiness of Labour's northern "Red Wall" in a time of shifting political loyalties.
Guests: Professor Tim Evans
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James Cameron-Wilson looks at the UK box office chart, where the amazing success of Frozen 2 freezes out Knives Out, which only manages the #2 slot. The new version of Charlie's Angels enters at #5. For home viewing, James recommends the documentary Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound, which showcases the often-overlooked importance of sound in creating movies.
Guests: James Cameron-Wilson
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Original Broadcast: The Week That Was and The Week Ahead
Helal Miah of The Share Centre looks at recent company news from Cineworld, Ferguson, D S Smith, M&C Saatchi and Dunelm, a rare retail success story. He then looks ahead to what we might expect from Ashtead, John Wood, Ocado, Dixons, Ted Baker and Superdry.
Guests: Helal Miah
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Original Broadcast: How did we get here? A history of the UK’s political parties.
Simon Rose is joined by political commentator and author of The Groucho Tendency blog, Mike Indian, to discuss how UK politics has got to where it is today. In this episode, Simon and Mike discuss the history and role of Select Committees.
Guests: Mike Indian
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Original Broadcast: The Bigger Picture
Professor Tim Evans on the latest developments in the 2019 General Election. What are the polls telling us about shifting political loyalties? He examines the Liberal Democrat manifesto and marvels at the "free stuff for everyone" promises of the main parties. He also looks at NATO, which has identified space as its next operational domain.
Guests: Professor Tim Evans
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