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Sir Philip Green

Lesley Curwen profiles the business tycoon Sir Philip Green, who this week sold a stake in flagship fashion chain Topshop and Topman for a reported Β£500 million.

Sir Philip Green is one of the UK's most successful, and colourful, businessmen; his stores are estimated to make up 10 per cent of the high street and his wealth runs into the billions. This week he sold a stake in his flagship fashion chains Topshop and Topman for a reported Β£500 million. Lesley Curwen profiles the man who is perhaps the most successful retailer of his generation, with contributions from Sir Stuart Rose, Bill Kenwright and Kate Phelan.

Producers: Ben Crighton and Hannah Barnes.

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13 minutes

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Sun 9 Dec 2012 17:40
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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  • Sat 8 Dec 2012 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
  • Sun 9 Dec 2012 05:45
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  • Sun 9 Dec 2012 17:40
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