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Steve Jones show

Title
Steve Jones show
Genre
Interview; Advertisement
TX Date
5 Dec 1988
Year of production
1988
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Duration
00:18:16
Description
Lord Forte (Charles Forte), founder of the world’s largest hotel and leisure group, Forte, joins John Davies(?) (standing in for Steve Jones?). Forte discusses his upbringing, which began in Italy, before he moved to England. He describes his move into the world of hospitality, including his being the first person to open a motorway service station. He discusses the standard of the business and how it was built up, and what the future has in store for him now he is 80 years old. Programme includes commercial break.
Contributors
John Davies(?); Charles Forte
Keywords
Forte Group; Charles Forte; Hospitality industry; Leisure industry

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