Consumer

Sliced Bread - Series 17

Language Learning Apps

Can you really learn a new language from apps like Duolingo?

23 Jul 2026,·24 mins

Air Con Misselling; Phone Scam; Rats

The criminals impersonating mobile phone companies to scam you into paying for new phones.

22 Jul 2026,·53 mins

What is it you just don’t get about money? Beginners guide to pensions, energy, credit cards, return rights and far more

Martin goes back to basics on the financial concepts you have always found confusing.

23 Jul 2026,·66 mins

22/07/2026

Eleri brightens your night-time with great music and chat.

22 Jul 2026,·116 mins

The Instagram Takeover Scam

Why wouldn't you trust an old friend?

28 May 2026,·28 mins

NI house prices climb again

Linzi Lima explores Northern Ireland's rising house prices, amid a UK slowdown.

18 Jul 2026,·57 mins

Series 1

6. Dogs Of War

After a BBC documentary is broadcast, James Watt and BrewDog fight back.

21 Jun 2022,·32 mins

Coronavirus: Advice for parents coping with the kids being at home now the schools are closing their doors.

Mike Young presents The Smart Consumer Podcast.

19 Mar 2020,·18 mins

The Global Food System

If the global food system is failing Wales, what are the home-grown solutions?

09 Jul 2024,·28 mins

Tower Block Fire Risks

Many of the 1,700 buildings being tested for safety after Grenfell 'likely to fail'.

26 May 2019,·50 mins

Your Money in Shanghai

Credit card mania is on the rise in China but are people living beyond their means?

13 Nov 2013,·44 mins

Sofa, not so good

Andrew got little comfort from the response to his sofa coming apart at the seams.

14 Jul 2026,·12 mins

2. Going Global

Alvin Hall explores how gospel music has been affected by commercialisation.

02 Feb 2016,·30 mins

Life in Gangland London

John Waite investigates life in London's street gangs.

05 Mar 2015,·45 mins

Is Your House TV-Ready?

How your house could end up on TV and make you money.

30 Jan 2026,·5 mins

May Day Travel Special

Linda and guests discuss consumer rights and top tips for stress-free travel.

04 May 2024,·57 mins

5. Nation of Networkers

Is the UK is a networking nation?

17 Oct 2014,·15 mins