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18/06/2010

As the BP oil spill nears the beaches of Florida, we ask whether or not holidaymakers can book this popular destination with confidence. And the new guide to buying an electric car.

As the BP oil spill nears the shores of Florida - a popular destination for UK visitors - we ask travel insurers whether holidaymakers can book with confidence.

The former James Bond stunt man who, at the age of 94, is looking to set a new world record in his gyrocopter -but has had his plans hindered by health and safety regulations.

And as Peter Curran continues his journey across Europe in an electric car, we find out what's on the market for consumers looking to plug-in.

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57 minutes

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Fri 18 Jun 2010 12:00

Chapters

  • Can we book Florida with confidence?

    As the BP oil spill reaches some shores of northwest Florida - a popular destination for UK visitors - we ask travel insurers whether holidaymakers can book with confidence.

    Duration: 11:07

  • Electric Ride

    This week we hear from Peter Curran who is making his way round Europe. Today he's in Austria.

    Duration: 05:44

  • The cost of wills

    Some charities could be losing out because solicitors are charging too much to administer a will.

    Duration: 09:03

  • Fading out vuvuzelas

    The monotone sound of the African trumpet has become the signature tune of the World Cup. Lots of people don't like it. Can it be excluded from games though?

    Duration: 06:49

  • World Cup PR

    More press releases with a tenuous link to football in South Africa.

    Duration: 05:02

  • Autogyro Record breaker

    We talk to the former James Bond stunt man who, at the age of 94, is looking to set a new world record in his gyrocopter - but has had his plans hindered by health and safety regulations.

    Duration: 05:24

  • Cuts in the leisure industry

    The Government is to cut 拢73 million in the leisure industry. The new visitor centre at Stonehenge will be shelved, free swimming sessions cancelled and the BFI film centre will not be built.

    Duration: 09:56

Broadcasts

  • Fri 18 Jun 2010 12:00
  • Fri 18 Jun 2010 12:04

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