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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Rod Stewart
Maggie May
- Best of Rod Stewart.
- Warner.
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The Human League
Don't You Want Me
- Don’t You Want Me.
- Virgin.
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Tom Jones
Green, Green Grass of Home
- Green, Green Grass of Home.
- Deram.
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Tony Orlando & Dawn
Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree
- The Old Gold Collection – 70’s Number Ones Vol.3.
- Old Gold.
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Michael Ball
Love Changes Everything
- Love Changes Everything.
- Universal Music.
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Beverley Knight
Shoulda Woulda Coulda
- Shoulda Woulda Coulda.
- Parlophone.
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Chesney Hawkes
The One and Only
- The One and Only.
- Chrysalis.
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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
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Kirsty Young |
| Interviewed Guest | Duncan Bannatyne |
Broadcasts
- Sun 14 Mar 201011:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 19 Mar 201009:00BBC Radio 4
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