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Enterprise

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A series of programmes about people who are successful against the odds.
When Captain James West took over the 3,000-acre Alscot Estate near
Stratford-upon-Avon he faced a problem familiar to landowners - rural decline. Four years ago he decided to fight back by bringing light industry to the estate. Today, boat-builders, gun-makers and others employ over 50 people In renovated barns. Larry Harris talks to
CAPTAIN WEST about his success and his struggle with planning laws.
Producer GRAHAM HILL BBC Birmingham long wave only

Contributors

Unknown:
Captain James West
Talks:
Larry Harris
Source: Radio Times

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