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Duncan Bannatyne

Kirsty Young's castaway is entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne.

Kirsty Young's castaway is entrepreneur Duncan Bannatyne.

He made his name appearing on the TV show Dragons' Den as a no-nonsense investor with an eye for the bottom line. He made his fortune in nursing homes, health clubs and hotels. Quite something, given that aged 30 he was a deck chair attendant who had been thrown out of the Royal Navy for attempting to throw his commanding officer overboard. He says, 'When you've got a criminal record, no qualifications, no references, the best option is starting your own business - because no one can stop you.'

Record: Love Changes Everything
Book: The Pillars of the Earth, Ken Follet
Luxury: A pillow.

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45 minutes

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Fri 19 Mar 2010 09:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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  • Rod Stewart

    Maggie May

    • Best of Rod Stewart.
    • Warner.

  • The Human League

    Don't You Want Me

    • Don’t You Want Me.
    • Virgin.

  • Tom Jones

    Green, Green Grass of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ

    • Green, Green Grass of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ.
    • Deram.

  • Tony Orlando & Dawn

    Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree

    • The Old Gold Collection – 70’s Number Ones Vol.3.
    • Old Gold.

  • Castaway's Favourite

    • Michael Ball

      Love Changes EverythingΒ 

      • Love Changes Everything.
      • Universal Music.

  • Beverley Knight

    Shoulda Woulda Coulda

    • Shoulda Woulda Coulda.
    • Parlophone.

  • Chesney Hawkes

    The One and Only

    • The One and Only.
    • Chrysalis.

  • John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band

    Give Peace a Chance

    • John Lennon: Imagine.
    • Parlophone.

  • Book Choice

    • The Pillars of the Earth - Ken Follet

  • Luxury Choice

    • A pillow

Credits

Presenter Kirsty Young
Interviewed Guest Duncan Bannatyne

Broadcasts

  • Sun 14 Mar 2010 11:15
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Fri 19 Mar 2010 09:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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