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Face the Music Aug 30, 2012

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Public spending cuts are putting a big squeeze on orchestras all over the world. Peter Day hears how musicians are trying to find new ways of ensuring that the bands play on. Producer: Ben Crighton Editor: Stephen Chilcott

Coal Comfort Aug 25, 2012

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Coal is the most abundant fossil fuel and the dirtiest. With insatiable demand from growing emerging economies, it's here to stay. Peter Day asks if coal can ever go green. Producer: Arlene Gregorius Editor: Stephen Chilcott

Join the Crowd Aug 23, 2012

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Short of cash to start a business? More and more people are using the Internet to get customers or would-be investors to make their projects happen. Peter Day reports. Producer: Mike Wendling Editor: Stephen Chilcott

Coal Comfort Aug 16, 2012

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Computer Games 2 Aug 10, 2012

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In the second of two parts on the rapidly developing business of mobile gaming, Peter Day is in conversation with writer Naomi Alderman and Adrian Hon, co-founder of games company Six to Start. They talk about how they took advantage of powerful phone technology to make the fitness chase game Zombies Run!, and they give insight into the changing world of mobile games and the increasing influence of games on the mainstream entertainment world. Producer: Mike Wendling Editor: Stephen Chilcott

The Fizz Biz Aug 09, 2012

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There's a new boom in English sparkling wine. It is taking on Champagne and (sometimes) beating it. But what's behind the bubbles? Peter Day finds out from some of the top English growers ... and a select group of world wine experts on a pioneering trip into unknown territory. Producer: Sandra Kanthal Editor: Stephen Chilcott

Computer Games 1 Aug 03, 2012

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Peter Day looks at the business of mobile gaming and how smart phones have opened up huge new markets for the industry. Including an interview with Mikael Hed of the Finnish company, Rovio, whose Angry Birds app has become a global phenomenon, with over a billion downloads. Also featured on the programme are Silicon Valley company Zynga, makers of the hugely popular Facebook game Farmville, and smaller developers from Italy, the USA and the UK. Producer: Mike Wendling Editor: Stephen Chilcott

New Gateway Aug 02, 2012

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Britain is getting a new port on the Thames, the first for many years. When London Gateway opens next year, it will be able to handle several million containers a year. Peter Day asks what impact this vast undertaking is likely to have on the way the country works and on the port's competitors. Producer: Caroline Bayley Editor: Stephen Chilcott

Euro Peril Jul 27, 2012

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As the euro struggles for survival, continental businesses are caught up in the crisis. Peter Day asks what they make of their plight and what sort of future they see for the single currency and the euro zone. Producer: Caroline Bayley Editor: Stephen Chilcott

Japan Gone Grey Jul 26, 2012

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Japan is ageing faster than anywhere else, and the population is shrinking. 2012 is the crunch year as many of their baby boomers reach retirement age. How will Japan manage an economy where their healthy pensioners might survive at least another 20 years and younger citizens don't seem to want to have children? So how will Japan cope and who will pay the bill? Producer: Julie Ball Editor: Stephen Chilcott

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