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Monday 15 September
Here is a sneak preview of our plans for today's programme - we're on BBC2 at 13.30pm.

We've also added useful links and further information for some of the stories.


Money bubble

Lehmans Brothers falls

The big story of the day is the crisis at Lehman Brothers. Adam looks at how it happened while Simon examines the effects the collapse of America's fourth largest investment bank is likely to have on UK pensions, mortgages and savings.

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Rob is in Brighton to meet a group who are so fed up with local Post Office closures that they're setting up their own postal service.


beer

Beer

Is the £4 pint nearly upon us? Nik looks at the soaring cost of ingredients of the nation's perennial pub favourite.


David Essex

David Essex the musical

Finally, Rachel talks to legendary crooner David Essex about his career as his new musical All the Fun of the Fair, featuring Essex's big hits, goes on tour in the UK.


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