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Britain's top entrepreneurs reveal how they made their millions. Peter talks to Mark and Mo Constantine, who run Lush, and Chris Dawson, the former market trader behind The Range.
- Programme: Peter Jones Meets...
- Episode: 1
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2013
- Business & Management
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