Meet the preppers

James Reynolds· Host0:00

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James Reynolds· Host1:04

[digital tone] [upbeat music] Hello, I'm James Reynolds. Welcome to The Documentary from the BBC World Service. In BBC Conversations, we bring people together to share their experiences. This time, meet the preppers. The war in Iran has pushed up the price of fuel with knock-on effects on the cost of