Jonathan Vernon-Smith

Make jobseekers on benefits pick up rubbish, litter campaigners say Clean Up Britain says the country is flooded with litter. Its action plan calls for increased fines and a ban on non-biodegradable chewing gum

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Nicola's ants & James's trust fund)

11:30am: Do you think it's fair to ask jobless people on benefits to litter pick?

12:30pm: Do you think Valentines day is a load of old rubbish?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
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PM asks Sir Jim Ratcliffe to apologise for saying UK 'colonised by immigrants' Sir Keir Starmer says comments by the businessman and Manchester United co-owner are

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Graham's washing machine & Catherine's destroyed car)

11:30am: Do you think Sir Jim Ratcliffe should apologise for his anti-immigration comments?

12:30pm: What noise annoys you?

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.

Welcome back to another luxury bonus episode! We'll be covering deceased rodents and suspicious smells, before diving into your correspondence on everything from rude in-laws and trilby hats to the finer points of table manners.
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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 today's episode, William & I start with an impromptu sing-along to our personalised ringtones, before chatting about voice note etiquette, 'Find My Friends', and the deeply unsettling behaviour of people who keep their read receipts off.
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Law change call after 'dog off a lead' kills pet in Stevenage The owner of a pomeranian attacked by a dog in Stevenage wants leads to be compulsory in public.

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Ashley's water leak & David's shotgun)

11:30am: Should all dogs be kept on leads in public places?

12:30pm: Has one of your neighbours ever done something memorable?

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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 today's episode, William & I start with an impromptu sing-along to our personalised ringtones, before chatting about voice note etiquette, 'Find My Friends', and the deeply unsettling behaviour of people who keep their read receipts off.
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Reform leader Nigel Farage would end WFH culture Reform UK leader Nigel Farage told 2,000 supporters at a rally in Birmingham that the UK needed an 'attitudinal change to hard work, rather than work-life balance'.

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Alison's necklace & Tricia's tumble drier)

11:30am: Do you think working from home is a load of nonsense?

12:30pm: If you could retire abroad, where would you go?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
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Morgan McSweeney: Starmer's chief aide quits over Mandelson row The adviser says he takes

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Bernie's spa treatment & Fiona's breakdown)

11:30am: Do you think the country needs Keir Starmer to stay or go?

12:30pm: What do you like best with chips?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
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JVS: The ‘complainer’ who became a BBC consumer champion Jonathan Vernon‑Smith looks back at 25 years doing his

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Alton Towers to remove disability pass for people with ADHD and anxiety Operator Merlin Entertainments said the pass was no longer working as intended because of increasing demand.

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Fiona's breakdown & Megan's trainers)

11:30am: Do you think Alton Towers is right to change their disability queuing systems?

12:30pm: Did you stay in your home town or could you not wait to leave?

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.

In today’s bonus episode, I share my enthusiasm for a new executive vacuum cleaner. We help a listener solve a wedding food dilemma, explore the topic of coasters and placemats, and get to the bottom of how casual is too casual?
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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 today’s bonus episode, I share my enthusiasm for a new executive vacuum cleaner. We help a listener solve a wedding food dilemma, explore the topic of coasters and placemats, and get to the bottom of how casual is too casual?
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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, I walk everyone through my bathroom-cleaning routine, including my preferred cleaning attire. William also shares his experience with the Queen’s minky, before the discussion turns to the important question of the appropriate setting for a 'big job.'
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Herts farmer baulks at £40K cost to remove dumped waste He says he cannot afford to clean up the toxic waste dumped illegally on his land.

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Susan's missing Christmas parcel & David shotgun licence)

11:30am: Who do you think should pay to clean up fly-tipping?

12:30pm: What would you spend a million pounds on (if you won it)?

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.

Today, I walk everyone through my bathroom-cleaning routine, including my preferred cleaning attire. William also shares his experience with the Queen’s minky, before the discussion turns to the important question of the appropriate setting for a 'big job.'
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Claire Mercer 'not surprised' by smart motorways anxiety Claire Mercer has been campaigning to scrap the motorways since her husband Jason's death in 2019.

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Abby's traumatic holiday & Linda's gold rings)

11:30am: Is it time to scrap smart motorways & put the hard shoulder back?

12:30pm: What have you not eaten that everyone else has?

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BBC considers radio levy to reduce TV licence fee Corporation could introduce fee for listening to radio channels to raise funds

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Jacky's computer security & Yvonne's washing machine)

11:30am: Do you think the BBC should charge to listen to the radio?

12:30pm: Which UK seaside location is heaven to you?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
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BBC Three Counties Radio - JVS: Consumer Champion, The £4588 parking charge JVS tackles a parking charge which left a listener thousands of pounds out of pocket.

JVS Consumer Champion!

Now available on BBC Sounds.

I'll be adding memorable consumer cases I've dealt with every week, so listen and subscribe today. Either click on the link below or search 'JVS' on BBC Sounds
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London bus driver sacked after chasing and punching thief Mark Hehir told the hearing he was seen as a

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Tricia's tumble drier & David's shotgun licence)

11:30am: Were bus bosses right to sack the driver who punched a thief?

12:30pm: How often do you wash your coat?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
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Do not always send suspended students home, government tells schools Changes to England's school system say on-site suspensions should be used for non-violent behaviour.

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Kirsten's dirty holiday & Yvonne's washing machine)

11:30am: Why do you think SO many children are behaving SO badly now?

12:30pm: Does your dog have a human name?

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, we reflect on my Chicken Alla Cacciatora over the weekend, alongside stories of a toilet eruption and a funeral tombola, before considering the difference between supper and dinner.
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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 and I discuss FRIENDSHIP. The high and lows, whether or not it's juvenile to have a 'best friend', and how to end a friendship in a luxury manner.
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Pubs to get support package after business rates backlash Treasury Minister Dan Tomlinson says the three-year aid is worth £1,650 for the average pub.

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Meghan's wrong trainers & Tony's funeral plan)

11:30am: Do you think pubs deserve government support?

12:30pm: Which shop would you like to sleep in?

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.

This week, William and I discuss FRIENDSHIP. The high and lows, whether or not it's juvenile to have a 'best friend', and how to end a friendship in a luxury manner.
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Chris Mason: Both Tories and Labour feel the Reform heebie-jeebies Both of Westminster's mega brands, Labour and the Conservatives, are feeling discombobulated, the BBC's political editor writes.

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Madhu's optician & Carly's damp flat)

11:30am: Is Reform winning your support or putting you off?

12:30pm: What on your body aches?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
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Chris Mason: Burnham saga unlikely to be last act in drama of Starmer's leadership In a show of brute power, No 10 has scuppered Burnham’s attempted run from Manchester to Westminster.

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Madhu's glasses & Tricia's tumble drier)

11:30am: Do you think the Labour party should stick with Keir Starmer or find a new leader?

12:30pm: Do you enjoy playing chess or is it really boring?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
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Trump's claims about Nato troops in Afghanistan are disappointing, minister says The US president said allied troops had

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Georgina's car carpet & Nicola's ant infestation)

11:30am: How do Donald Trump's comments about Nato troops in Afghanistan make you feel?

12:30pm: Who do you want to win 'The Traitors'?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
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NHS tracker: are hospital surgery wait times improving near you? Use our interactive tracker to see if treatment waits are getting better at your local hospital.

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Kate's two right shoes & Tracey's gold bracelet)

11:30am: Do you feel like the NHS is getting better?

12:30pm: Are you happy to drink wine out of a box or is it common?

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 another varied bonus episode this week, with subjects ranging from home décor, to dog adolescence, to Chess. Plus, Producer Oli leaves (finally). He, William and I mark this by learning what 'accadacca' means.
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Brooklyn Peltz Beckham: 'I do not want to reconcile with my family' Speculation has been circulating in the press for months over a rift in the Beckham family.

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Linda's rings & Lia's John Lewis voucher)

11:30am: Have you ever experienced a fallout in your family?

12:30pm: Have you got a favourite island?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
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