20/01/2014
An energy special. Hunting down the power thieves with the British Gas Detectives. What happens when the elderly get cold? We turn two pensioners into guinea pigs to find out. And two years of the controversial Glynde wind turbine - has it been worth it?
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'Cold oldies' face potential winter dangers
Inside Out's Sam Smith asked pensioner Pamela Tilney Ellis, 79, to take part in an experiment looking at the impact of the cold on her body.
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She lives in a house where she keeps the temperature at a chilly 15掳C even though experts say 21掳C is the ideal temperature for the elderly.
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Pamela wore a blood pressure monitor for 24 hours, and the results were analysed by Professor Goodwin.
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on the 蜜芽传媒 News website.
Meet the energy inspectors
As energy prices increase, a growing number of people are choosing to steal their gas and electricity.
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For some it comes down to being cash-strapped, but others are prepared to cheat the system whilst also endangering the lives of neighbours.
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on the 蜜芽传媒 News website.
Energy theft
Criminal gangs are helping homeowners and landlords avoid paying for power by "hotwiring" supplies for as little as 拢10, 蜜芽传媒 Inside Out has learned.
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The energy thieves operating in London can tamper with 15 meters in a day, an investigation found.
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on the 蜜芽传媒 News website.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Natalie Graham |
| Series Editor | Linda Bell |
Broadcast
- Mon 20 Jan 2014 19:30蜜芽传媒 One South East