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Stuart Wheeler

Stephen Sackur speaks to Stuart Wheeler, a successful businessman and lifelong gambler who backed his commitment to Brexit with plenty of his own cash.

Brexit represents a political gamble played for the highest of stakes. If Britain leaves the EU without a deal there will be significant economic disruption, even the most ardent Brexiteers acknowledge that. But they believe the potential rewards justify the risk. Stephen Sackur speaks to Stuart Wheeler, a successful businessman and lifelong gambler who backed his commitment to Brexit with plenty of his own cash. Has his money given him undue influence over Britain's future?

25 minutes

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Fri 11 Oct 201919:30GMT
BBC News except Latin America, North America, UK & UK HD

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InterviewerStephen Sackur
Interviewed GuestStuart Wheeler

Broadcasts

  • Thu 10 Oct 201903:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Thu 10 Oct 201908:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Thu 10 Oct 201914:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Thu 10 Oct 201919:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Fri 11 Oct 201903:30GMT
    BBC News except UK & UK HD
  • Fri 11 Oct 201908:30GMT
    BBC News except Latin America, North America, UK & UK HD
  • Fri 11 Oct 201914:30GMT
    BBC News except Latin America, North America, UK & UK HD
  • Fri 11 Oct 201919:30GMT
    BBC News except Latin America, North America, UK & UK HD