Jonathan Vernon-Smith

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Yvette's son's laptop & David's airport change)

11:30am: Do you think it matters if the majority of young people want to work from home?

12:30pm: Did you have a pet when you were a child?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
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The Luxury Podcast Formerly the companion podcast for exploring the world of Hyacinth Bucket in the hit BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances with William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith.

In this week's bonus, we look back on Luxury Live & share some very executive behind the scenes stories . In other horrors, the dreaded 'like' rears its ugly head again, & I admit to doing something truly awful with my dogs' excrement. Treat yourself!
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Schools should have 4-day week to ‘ease teachers’ fatigue’, govt told A CAMPAIGN group has urged the Education Secretary to pilot a four-day school week. The 4 Day Week Foundation hopes the move will promote wellbeing among teachers while boosting recruitment and ret…

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Charlie's kitchen & John's melted microwave)

11:30am: Should teachers be given a 4 day week?

12:30pm: At what age do you think it's acceptable for a man to start wearing braces with his trousers?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & Sounds
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The Luxury Podcast Formerly the companion podcast for exploring the world of Hyacinth Bucket in the hit BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances with William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith.

This week, William & I share our lessons of love - from who should pay, to how to deal with rude behaviour, to why Wagamamas should be avoided at all costs. Plus, who out of the two of us was a 'player' & can a relationship break ever be luxury.
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Social media ban: Australia won't be intimidated by tech firms, minister tells BBC Anika Wells says she is 'ready to help' nations that wish to copy Australia's social media ban for under-16s.

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Simon's missing deliveries & Julian's gun licence)

11:30am: Do you think we should be like Australia and ban social media for kids?

12:30pm: Do you love mince pies or are they overrated?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
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Chancellor says she can be trusted with the UK's finances despite claims she misled the public Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says she's not satisfied with the chancellor's denial of lying and called on her to resign.

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Charlie's kitchen cupboard & Lizzie's leaky lane)

11:30am: Do you think Rachel Reeves should go?

12:30pm: Did you put your Christmas tree up this weekend or is it too early?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
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France brings back limited military service with 3,000 volunteers next year

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Gabrielle's broken TV & David's noisy cruise)

11:30am: Do you think it's time to re-introduce national service in the UK?

12:30pm: Do you love olives or do you think they're disgusting?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
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Budget 2025 summary: Key points from Rachel Reeves’s speech Changes to tax, pensions and welfare - here’s what you need to know from Rachel Reevesher second Budget.

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Yvette's son's laptop & Bev's hobo bag)

11:30am: What's your reaction to the budget?

12:30pm: Do you have an advent calendar or are they only for children?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
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The Luxury Podcast Formerly the companion podcast for exploring the world of Hyacinth Bucket in the hit BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances with William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith.

In this week's bonus episode, I’m excited for my upcoming holiday, and William's excited for the gift I’m bringing him back. Plus, living with dead celebrities, an embarrassing encounter with the late Queen, and the scourge of the word 'like'.
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The Luxury Podcast Formerly the companion podcast for exploring the world of Hyacinth Bucket in the hit BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances with William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith.

Today's episode is an assault on the senses that sees us sharing our very favourite taste sensations. We also return to my al-fresco kitchen. Plus, I deliver my verdict on each major television chef, and William attempts to act sober.
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"Absolute menace" of e-scooters must not be tolerated - Bedford Independent Bedfordshire Police have been praised for "not tolerating" what a councillor has described as the "menace" of e-scooters being ridden...

The JVS Show

10am: BBC Scam safe special!

12:00pm: Do you think the police should clamp down on e-scooters or are there bigger things to worry about?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
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Buckinghamshire IVF access left woman, 35, feeling 'robbed' Kelly-Marie Madden-Giles says she felt like she was

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Neil's housing association & Gabrielle's TV)

11:30am: Should the NHS fund more IVF treatment?

12:30pm: Which place have you visited that was featured in a TV show or film?

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Covid inquiry: UK did 'too little, too late', leading to thousands more deaths Report on government decision-making says delays cost 23,000 lives in the first wave in England.

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Sarah's belly dancing costume & Gabrielle's broken TV)

11:30am: Do you think the Covid inquiry is important or a waste of money?

12:30pm: Are you feeling festive or is it too early?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
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Bedfordshiret traders call for 'High Streets emergency' A councillor is calling for a regeneration-first approach and an action plan to help struggling businesses.

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Sarah's belly dancing costume & Jessica's Belgium breakdown)

11:30am: What would make you use your local high street more often?

12:30pm: Do you make your bed before you leave the house?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
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The Luxury Podcast Formerly the companion podcast for exploring the world of Hyacinth Bucket in the hit BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances with William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith.

It's yet another varied bonus episode this week, starting with an update from William's first Halloween experience.
Plus, chemistry classroom misdemeanours, singing washing machines, and the best television shows to watch at the dentist's.
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The Luxury Podcast Formerly the companion podcast for exploring the world of Hyacinth Bucket in the hit BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances with William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith.

This week, we discuss parenting. Conversation topics range from wondering if we’d ever become parents, to choosing luxury baby names, to how to cope when witnessing bad parenting. We also delicately decide what to say when faced with a friend's ugly baby.
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The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Malcolm's & Dom's vehicles)

11:30am: Do you think the chancellor should make people who live in higher council tax bands pay more?

12:30pm: Are you using a hot water bottle or electric blanket at the moment?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds

The Luxury Podcast Formerly the companion podcast for exploring the world of Hyacinth Bucket in the hit BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances with William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith.

This week, we discuss parenting. Conversation topics range from wondering if we’d ever become parents, to choosing luxury baby names, to how to cope when witnessing bad parenting. We also delicately decide what to say when faced with a friend's ugly baby.
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Don't blindly trust what AI tells you, Google boss tells BBC Sundar Pichai candidly acknowledged concerns about inaccurate answers generated by Google's models.

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Gary's mother in law's broken pots & Kellie's subsidence)

11:30am: Have you started using artificial intelligence (AI) for anything?

12:30pm: What do you do about your eye brows?

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Immigration reforms will restore order at UK borders, minister says, as Tories call plans 'gimmicks' - live updates It comes as Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says illegal migration is

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Jane's late father's kitchen & Roy's wife's crumpled car)

11:30am: Do you feel as if the government is now taking the immigration problem seriously enough?

12:30pm: Do you love a slip on shoe?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
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The Luxury Podcast Formerly the companion podcast for exploring the world of Hyacinth Bucket in the hit BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances with William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith.

In this week’s bonus, I am suffering with an executive sniffle, but thankfully William is on hand to tend to my needs and keep things firmly pointed in a luxury direction. We discuss tipping decorators, cleaning carpets and troublesome air passengers.
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The Luxury Podcast Formerly the companion podcast for exploring the world of Hyacinth Bucket in the hit BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances with William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith.

In this week’s bonus, I am suffering with an executive sniffle, but thankfully William is on hand to tend to my needs and keep things firmly pointed in a luxury direction. We discuss tipping decorators, cleaning carpets and troublesome air passengers.
audioalways.lnk.to/theluxurypod...

The Luxury Podcast Formerly the companion podcast for exploring the world of Hyacinth Bucket in the hit BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances with William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith.

Tune in your wireless to The Luxury Podcast, as this week we are paying homage to the radio. William & I share our recommendations for luxury shows, revisit some classic clips from our time on the radio, and share the truth about Terry Wogan's hair.
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The Luxury Podcast Formerly the companion podcast for exploring the world of Hyacinth Bucket in the hit BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances with William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith.

Tune in your wireless to The Luxury Podcast, as this week we are paying homage to the radio. William & I share our recommendations for luxury shows, revisit some classic clips from our time on the radio, and share the truth about Terry Wogan's hair.
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ADHD services shutting door to new NHS patients as demand soars, BBC finds A BBC investigation finds that a host of areas in England are closing waiting lists and others are rationing care.

JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Gary's plant pots & Nikki's trainers)

11:30am: Do you think it's good that we're becomming more understanding of ADHD?

12:30pm: If you were going to come back as an animal, which one would it be & why?

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The Luxury Podcast Formerly the companion podcast for exploring the world of Hyacinth Bucket in the hit BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances with William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith.

In this week's bonus, we have an update on the pressing items in our lives (my glasses and William's cleaner). Plus, Jane McDonald's treatment of trick or treaters, whether a change of name by deed poll can ever be luxury, & how best to wash a bike jacket. audioalways.lnk.to/theluxurypod...

Government considering new tax on EV drivers in Budget The BBC understands there have been

JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Terry's solar panels & Debby's dirty rats)

11:30am: Do you think the chancellor should tax electric car drivers more?

12:30pm: Are you excited about the finale of 'The Traitors'?

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The Luxury Podcast Formerly the companion podcast for exploring the world of Hyacinth Bucket in the hit BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances with William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith.

In this week's bonus, we have an update on the pressing items in our lives (my glasses and William's cleaner). Plus, Jane McDonald's treatment of trick or treaters, whether a change of name by deed poll can ever be luxury, & how best to wash a bike jacket. audioalways.lnk.to/theluxurypod...

The Luxury Podcast Formerly the companion podcast for exploring the world of Hyacinth Bucket in the hit BBC sitcom Keeping Up Appearances with William Hanson and Jonathan Vernon-Smith.

This week, William & I compare our personal grooming routines & discover that William’s is far more lengthy than mine - surprise surprise! On a semi-related note, we also discuss manscaping, before moving on to fragrances, cosmetic surgery and facial hair.
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Mortgages and AI to be added to the curriculum in English schools Ministers are making the changes for children in England after a review of what is taught in schools.

JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Jane's late father's kitchen & Gary's plant pots)

11:30am: What do you think today's children need to be taught in school?

12:30pm: Is there a phrase or saying that gets right up your nose?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
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