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In Business: Panto Dec 19, 2013

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Pantomime time means weeks of lots of bums on seats for hardpressed theatres across the country. Peter Day goes behind the scenes in Nottingham.

Workplace Revolution Dec 14, 2013

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Peter Day asks why office design has lagged behind the digital revolution and whether the days of the regular commute are finally drawing to a close.

In Business: Disability at Work Dec 12, 2013

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Employers are now ultra sensitive to discrimination at work, but what does that mean for people with disabilities and the people they work with? Peter Day finds out.

Entrepreneur of the Year, Part 2 Dec 07, 2013

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Stories of business struggle and success – Peter Day interviews four country winners at the World Entrepreneur of the Year Awards in Monte Carlo.

In Business: Longevity War Game Dec 05, 2013

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The rich people of Newcastle live 11 more healthy years than the poor. Peter Day spends time at Newcastle University where they are trying to work out how to bridge this gap.

Water Nov 30, 2013

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Peter Day learns more about global trends affecting one of the world's most precious resources: water.

Mass Made to Order Nov 23, 2013

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Peter Day hears from Joe Pine about how his theory of mass customisation has developed and why many business still have to learn about what their customers really want.

Brand China Nov 16, 2013

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Huawei, Shang Xia and Xiaomi may not be names you have heard of but they are examples of brands at the heart of key changes in the Chinese economy. Peter Day reports from China.

Smashed Fridges and Catfish: The Story of Haier Nov 09, 2013

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Zhang Ruimin transformed Haier from failing fridge manufacturer to one of the largest white goods companies in the world. He tells Peter Day how.

The Tale of Two Chinas Nov 02, 2013

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The music from Chairman Mao’s era and the sound of posh coffee being brewed are two very different ways to start the day in China. Peter Day explores two contrasting enclaves.

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