James Cameron-Wilson casts his eye back over 2019, discussing the top ten films at the UK box office and reminding us of the films that won Oscars early in the year. He also lists his own top ten favourite films of the year, with one or two surprising names on the list.
Guests: James Cameron-Wilson
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Share Radio's Technology Editor Steve Caplin looks back over some of the tech highlights of 2019. There's a car that can climb a 5ft wall, the Japanese car to sleep or sing in, the cat feeder with facial recognition, the dimmest bank thief of the year, the fridge dating app and the explanation of why farmers should be painting their cows to look like zebras.
Guests: Steve Caplin
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Original Broadcast: The Bigger Picture, Christmas edition
Every fortnight, Simon Rose listens, rapt, to the insightful commentaries from Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University. With Tim taking a well-earned break, for this Bigger Picture Special, Simon looked back through the year to find four of his favourite Tim-bits. The Professor discusses the way the Chinese state is inveigling its way into the business community, why the latest IMF Financial Stability Report is so important, what the future of office working might look like and, finally, confessed to a particular vice of his - a love of obituaries.
Guests: Professor Tim Evans
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James Cameron-Wilson looks at the latest UK box office charts, where Jumanji: The Next Level has finally knocked Frozen 2 off the top spot. In at #5 is a twice-remade horror film Black Christmas. The re-release of Home Alone makes #10. For his final home release of the year, James recommends (with some reservations) Tarantino's Once Upon A Time In Hollywood.
Guests: james cameron-wilson
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Original Broadcast: The Bigger Picture
Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University reflects upon the 2019 UK General Election. What lessons should be drawn for the main political parties? What can we expect from Labour's forthcoming leadership election? And what will Boris Johnson's government actually do in terms of public policy and Brexit?
Guests: Professor Tim Evans
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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 Sports Direct, Unilever and NMC Health. In the last edition of 2019, he looks back at the winners and losers over the year, while Simon points investors to the new, 3rd, edition of the Investment Trusts Yearbook.
Guests: Helal Miah
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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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