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Harrods: The Rise & Fall of a British Institution
Harrods: The Rise & Fall of a British Institution

Harrods: The Rise & Fall of a British Institution

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The history of arguably the most famous shop in the world, which has been based on Brompton Road in London for more than 175 years, employs more than 6,000 people and still welcomes 15 million customers every year. This documentary tells the story of the people behind the department store, including Robin Harrod, the great-great-grandson of the store's founder, and culminates with the recent allegations against former chairman Mohamed Al-Fayed

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

60 mins

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Release Date

02 February 2025

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Richard Allinson

Richard Allinson

Narrator (voice)

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