{"id":5374,"date":"2018-12-04T18:22:59","date_gmt":"2018-12-04T18:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/westminsterradio.net\/?p=5374"},"modified":"2018-12-04T18:22:59","modified_gmt":"2018-12-04T18:22:59","slug":"share-radio-debt-in-the-uk-with-ed-bowsher-stuart-armour-final-individual-audio-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/radio\/share-radio-debt-in-the-uk-with-ed-bowsher-stuart-armour-final-individual-audio-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Share Radio: Debt in the UK with Ed Bowsher &#8211; Stuart Armour Final Individual Audio Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>The Pitch:<\/h3>\n<p>Understanding and working with debt<\/p>\n<p>Delivery date: 11th December 2018<\/p>\n<p>Duration: 14\u201900\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Presenter: Ed Bowsher<\/p>\n<p>Producer: Stuart Armour<\/p>\n<p><u>Short synopsis:<\/u><\/p>\n<p>The average UK household debt is \u00a358,776. More and more people are struggling to pay their bills or debts on time. This feature will give the listeners the information needed to get the right advice and help if they are struggling with their finances.<\/p>\n<p><u>Long synopsis:<\/u><\/p>\n<p>Do the people of the United Kingdom understand the implications of being in debt? This feature investigates by talking to the people of the United Kingdom asking them certain financial jargon words and if they understand what they mean.<\/p>\n<p>With the help of a case study of someone who experienced a financial struggle, this feature will give listeners the advice that is needed about who they can contact about their financial struggle.<\/p>\n<p>The feature speaks to a debt charity about how they can help and give advice to someone who is experiencing financial difficulty. \u00a0The feature also bust\u2019s the myth\u2019s about debt collection company and show that times have changed, that debt collections companies will look to accommodate and help someone in financial difficulty although their main job is to collect on the debt that is owed.<\/p>\n<p>To help understand why people may get into debt the feature speaks to a personal financial analyst and gives an insight to the retail world with store cards, sales and the way technology has advanced which makes it easier for consumers to spend money.<\/p>\n<h3>Confirmation of Commission:<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-5391\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/radio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2018\/12\/Commison-Project-1024x463.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"463\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Cue:<\/h3>\n<p>Understanding and working with debt\u00a0\/ feature:<\/p>\n<p>11.12.17 Stuart Armour<\/p>\n<p>More and more people in the United Kingdom are struggling to pay their\u00a0bills, but what are the implications if you do not keep up to date with the repayments of a debt and where can you get advice if you are struggling with your finances. Ed Bowsher starts by asking the members of the public what is debt.<\/p>\n<p>[Clip]<br \/>\nIN: &#8220;Owing somebody something&#8230;&#8221;<br \/>\nOut: &#8220;&#8230;This is Share Radio (Jingle)&#8221;<br \/>\nDUR: 14&#8217;00&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Back: That was Ed Bowsher giving you the advice on where to get help if you are struggling with your finances.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Debt advice with Ed Bowsher by Stuart Armour Show\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?visual=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F539728161&#038;show_artwork=true&#038;maxheight=750&#038;maxwidth=500\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>Images:<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5394\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/radio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2018\/12\/Logo-300x156.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"156\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>Tweet:<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5395\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/radio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2018\/12\/Share-Tweet-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"592\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/radio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2018\/12\/Share-Tweet-1.png 592w, https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/radio\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/65\/2018\/12\/Share-Tweet-1-300x128.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tweet Written out:<\/p>\n<p>Struggling with your finances and need some help and advice? Have a listen to our\u00a0feature presented by @Edbowsher<\/p>\n<h3>Music Reporting:<\/h3>\n<p>1.\u00a0Garden Playground (Main Mix)<br \/>\nCollier, Alex \/ Smoak, Joshua Lee<br \/>\nLemoncake<br \/>\nYear of release: Unknown<\/p>\n<p>2. Feel Free (main)<br \/>\nMatzanke, Kai \/ Sprenger, Sebastian Arno<br \/>\n101 Dark Orchid Music<br \/>\nYear of release: Unknown<\/p>\n<p>Both tracks were downloaded from\u00a0https:\/\/www.bmgproductionmusic.co.uk\/uk<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Pitch: Understanding and working with debt Delivery date: 11th December 2018 Duration: 14\u201900\u201d Presenter: Ed Bowsher Producer: Stuart Armour Short synopsis: The average UK household debt is \u00a358,776. 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