The child labourer who became a star of Mexico's food scene
Top chef ‘Fast Eddie’ was deported from the US twice and served time in prison before making a success of his life. Eduardo Garcia is now one of the world's best restauranteurs.
The celebrated chef, nicknamed ‘Fast Eddie’, began picking fruit as an undocumented child in the US. He was deported having served time in prison for selling drugs - after turning himself in. Eduardo Garcia tells Saskia Edwards how he went on to become one of the most successful Mexican restauranteurs.
Scotsman Hugh Milne was the bodyguard of a notorious Indian guru who amassed thousands of followers and 100 Rolls Royces. He tells Jo Fidgen what was really going on behind the scenes. Originally broadcast in 2018.
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