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You and Yours is BBC Radio 4's flagship consumer affairs show. I reported on it numerous regularly and from time to time also presented the programme. Here is one such episode, dedicated to British fairground safety. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Friday 27 September 1996 at 12noon.

Iguanas were the latest craze in pets to go wrong. Pet shops across the UK were selling the cute hand-sized reptiles when young and friend, but failed to explain that soon the creature would be 5 feet long and not so cuddly. I took my life in my hands and visited Vinny The Iguana. First broadcast on Britain Today BBC World Service on 21 September 1996.

The Brent Spar was a massive oil rig used as a storage tank for oil from the North Sea. It was over 200 miles from Scotland and in the middle of the turbulent waters. At the end of its life, Shell and the British Government wanted to sink it in the North Atlantic. Greenpeace had other ideas and seized the empty structure on 30 April 1995. I was sent by BBC Radio 5 Live to see what was happening.

Branded for beauty or semi-permanent make-up was increasingly popular in the 1990s but sometimes the results were not what the customer ordered. BBC Radio 4 You and Yours sent me to investigate the issue surrounding these controversial treatments. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours summer 1994.

In 1995, I visited Antarctica to produce and present a 30-minute documentary for BBC Radio 4. It was about two very different journeys to the Ice for tourists and scientists. It was a life-changing trip for all. I met 400 rich and glamorous tourists enjoying champagne and cabaret, and scientists from the British Antarctic Survey undertaking groundbreaking research. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Tuesday 13 August 1996 at 10am.

In 1995 The British Journal of Plastic Surgery published a report on the safety of breast implants. I spoke to one of its authors and found out more. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours 1995.

In 1996 many pensioners could not afford to pay their heating bills so used their free bus pass to ride and keep warm. I spoke to one lady forced to leave her home each day to save money on heating. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours 1996.

In 1996 a new trend was sweeping education, state schools advertising to attract pupils and parents. I found out more in Birmingham. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Education Matters summer 1996.

At the heart of a safe nursery is police vetting of all staff. In Cambria the local force decided to stop offering the service and some nurseries faced closer as a result. I meet the people involved. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours1993.

In September 1991 ASDA FM was launched in Britain. It was an immediate hit with shoppers and home listeners who preferred it to regular radio. I visited Buckinghamshire to find out why. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours October 1991.

In 1987 I was sent to Malaysia to investigate heroin smuggling and addiction. This was my first report. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Today Programme May 1987.

In 1987 I was sent to Malaysia to investigate heroin smuggling and addiction. This was my second report. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Today Programme May 1987.

Church bells in Derby didn't hit the right note with locals. I went to Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church to hear more. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 The Sunday Programme 1994.

In the 90's Lariam was a new drug used to reduce the risk of malaria but some doctors feared it cause psychological side effects. I went to meet them and discuss their report. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours 2000.

In Hartford Connecticut the schools board decided to invite a private company to run its failing schools. The hope was to improve standards in every way. I went to see what was happening. First broadcast on BBC World Service Outlook April 1997.

Memorable Christmas was a series I made for BBC Radio 4's Afternoon Shift for Christmas week 1995. Each day I told a different sorry of a memorable Christmas. This episode heard from bookmakers William Hill about the first time it snowed and cost them millions. Broadcast on The Afternoon Shift on BBC Radio 4 on Wednesdays 20 December 1995 at 1500.

In 1997 the New Zealand dollar was falling against the US dollar and farmers were worried about their future. On the North Island I spoke to those who wanted the Wellington government to take action. First broadcast on BBC World Service News Hour May 1997.

In Birmingham one barber had a novel idea to get customers, offer hair cuts by bear chested ladies. I was sent to meet the staff. First broadcast on BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat September 1994.

Cuts to coast guard services across Britain may be putting lives at risk. I went to Polzeath in Cornwall to meet the mother whose surfing son died as a result. First broadcast in 1997 on BBC Radio 4 You and Yours.

In the 1990's euthanasia was increasingly being practiced in Holland but was still illegal. I went to meet the people involved. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 Sunday Programme summer 1991.