Synopsis
Chris Dawson, multi-millionaire, explains how he bought £68 million worth of stock for under £3 million.
- Programme: Peter Jones Meets
- Episode: 1
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2013
- Business & Management | Retail Business
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