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Last broadcast on Fri, 19 Mar 2010, 09:00 on BBC Radio 4 (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
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.
Archive audio
This episode of Desert Island Discs is from the archive.
Music played
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Rod Stewart
— Maggie MayBest of Rod Stewart, Warner -
The Human League
— Don’t You Want MeDon’t You Want Me, Virgin -
Tom Jones
— Green, Green Grass of HomeGreen, Green Grass of Home, 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 -
Michael Ball
— Love Changes EverythingLove Changes Everything, Universal Music -
Beverley Knight
— Shoulda Woulda CouldaShoulda Woulda Coulda, Parlophone -
Chesney Hawkes
— The One and OnlyThe One and Only, Chrysalis -
John Lennon & The Plastic Ono Band — Give Peace a Chance
John Lennon: Imagine, Parlophone
Broadcasts
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Sun 14 Mar 201011:15
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Fri 19 Mar 201009:00
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