Jonathan Vernon-Smith

Failed asylum seeker families to be offered up to £40k to leave The home secretary says the

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Semra's massive sofa & Claire's travel cot)

11:30am: Do you think it's good or bad idea to pay asylum seekers £10,000 to leave the UK?

12:30pm: What food do you look forward to eating at the weekend?

BBC 3 Counties Radio
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Laminated Recipes and Diva Dogs

If you usually listen to ‘The Luxury Podcast’ on Apple Podcasts, you may not have been provided with yesterday’s bonus episode. We are not sure why! Some people got it, many of us didn’t.

Listen on Spotify instead:
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Will my package holiday be cancelled due to Iran-US war? Your refund rights Operators including Intrepid Travel, Tui and G Adventures have issued updates

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Angela's pub refund & Shannon's £30,000 car)

11:30am: Has the Iran conflict made you rethink your travel plans this year?

12:30pm: Do you love reading or can you not switch off enough to do it?

BBC3 Counties Radio
www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-...

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 and I discuss Hosting! What makes a good host? How do you ask people to leave who are overstaying their welcome? And what on earth should you cook for your vegetarian guests?
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Trump says Starmer is 'no Winston Churchill' over Iran strikes Sir Keir Starmer had refused to grant the US permission to use the Diego Garcia military base.

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Georgina's car carpet & Sue's noisy fridge/freezer)

11:30am: What do you think of Donald Trump's comments on Keir Starmer

12:30pm: What do you do if you find a spider?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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 and I discuss Hosting! What makes a good host? How do you ask people to leave who are overstaying their welcome? And what on earth should you cook for your vegetarian guests?
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Starmer at odds with Trump in biggest disagreement yet The prime minister told MPs that the government

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Maxine's daughter's fine & Linda's dishwasher)

11:30am: How would you rate Keir Starmer's handling of the Iran situation?

12:30pm: Do you use your car's sat-nav, or is that really old fashioned?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

UK will allow US to use bases to strike Iranian missile sites, says Starmer The prime minister says it remains the case that the UK will

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Kirsten's dirty holiday & David's faulty cooker)

11:30am: How involved do you think we should get in the fight against Iran?

12:30pm: Would you ask for a doggy bag in a restaurant?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Green Party wins Gorton and Denton by-election, pushing Labour into third place Labour, which took the seat with more than 50% of the vote in 2024, came behind Reform UK.

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Geoff's Italian selling platform & David's cooker)

11:30am: What's your reaction to the Green by-election win?

12:30pm: Do you like an electric toothbrush or are they implements of torture?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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 time for another luxury BONUS! This week, William and I discuss troublesome tumble driers, puppy golden showers, my keyboard skills, and we answer listener correspondence on laundry and pet peeves.
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Starmer promises to look at making student loans 'fairer' Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the system had become a

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Jane's kitchen & Jamie's melted caravan)

11:30am: Do you think it's time for the taxpayer to help young people go to university?

12:30pm: Do you have nice feet or do you think they're disgusting?

BBC 3 Counties Radio/BBC Sounds
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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 time for another luxury BONUS! This week, William and I discuss troublesome tumble driers, puppy golden showers, my keyboard skills, and we answer listener correspondence on laundry and pet peeves.
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.

Today, William and I explore the art of luxury GIFTING. Giving and receiving, the best and the worst, we even touch upon wrapping! I also share a sausage story you won’t want to miss!
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The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Linda's dishwasher & Adrian's car parking space)

11:30am: Do you support councils spending more money on 20mph zones?

12:30pm: Do you bother to clean your wheelie bin?

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.

Today, William and I explore the art of luxury GIFTING. Giving and receiving, the best and the worst, we even touch upon wrapping! I also share a sausage story you won’t want to miss!
audioalways.lnk.to/theluxurypod...

Reform promises agency to ensure illegal migrant removals The party's new home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf says it would be a

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (James's trust fund & Linda's dishwasher)

11:30am: Do you think a UK deportation task force is a good or bad idea?

12:30pm: How early do you like to get ready for bed?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Resilient Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped Ukraine's president sat down with the BBC's Jeremy Bowen in Kyiv days before the four-year anniversary of the war.

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Graham's washing machine & Andy's "fake" earphones)

11:30am: Are you proud of what this country has done for Ukraine, or should we be doing more?

12:30pm: Which classic/old car would you like?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Claire's travel cot & Urbee's Lisbon trip)

11:30am: Do you want the pension tripple lock to stay or is it time to scrap it?

12:30pm: Were you in a house at school?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/202...

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 luxury bonus episode, William updates us on his new sofa. We also discuss whether taking your birthday off work is COMMON, how to deal with terrible hosts, dirty bodies, and perplexing vicar outfits. It’s not to be missed this week!
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'One-hour free' parking bays announced for Harpenden after year-long dispute After a year of contest from Harpenden residents, businesses, the local MP and town council, plans for around 40 "one-hour free" parking…

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Jacey's son's watch & Natasha's big lumpy sofa)

11:30am: What's parking like in your local town?

12:30pm: Can you still remember a useless bit of information from your childhood?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
www.hertsad.co.uk/news/2585960...

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 luxury bonus episode, William updates us on his new sofa. We also discuss whether taking your birthday off work is COMMON, how to deal with terrible hosts, dirty bodies, and perplexing vicar outfits. It’s not to be missed this week!
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 and I dive into the world of brands. From high-street staples like Wetherspoons to everyday essentials like toilet roll, we explore the brands we love, the ones we stay loyal to, and what keeps us coming back for more.
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Women, middle-aged and middle classes dominating take-up of fat jabs Analysis of private prescriptions for the likes of Mounjaro and Wegovy indicates those patients with greatest need - such as men, the elderly and poor - are less likely to buy them.

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Edward's body cream & Adrian's airline gift card)

11:30am: Do you think it's good or bad that so many people are now taking weight loss jabs?

12:30pm: What's got on your nerves recently?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
www.dailymail.co.uk/health/artic...

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 dive into the world of brands. From high-street staples like Wetherspoons to everyday essentials like toilet roll, we explore the brands we love, the ones we stay loyal to, and what keeps us coming back for more.
audioalways.lnk.to/theluxurypod...

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Alison's tarnished necklace & Natasha's big sofa)

11:30am: Are you pleased or disappointed Vauxhall are making diesel cars again?

12:30pm: Do you believe in aliens?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...

Starmer pledges crackdown on 'addictive elements' of social media The government's new plans will mean no online platform will get a

The JVS Show

10am: Consumer Problems (Madhu's glasses & James's trust fund)

11:30am: What do you think the government should do about social media for kids?

12:30pm: Would you like a laminator?

BBC 3 Counties Radio & BBC Sounds
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

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
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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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