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What drives the MoneySavingExpert who wants to help millions save money?

What drives the MoneySavingExpert campaigner who has been helping millions of people save money? Mark Coles profiles a man now facing his biggest challenge yet.

Martin Lewis of MoneySavingExpert has helped millions of people save money through consumer advice and big campaigns on bank charges and mis-sold PPI credit insurance.  But now with the cost of living crisis, has he "run out of tools"? 
He grew up in a Jewish family in Cheshire.  He lost his mother in an accident just before his 12th birthday, an event that had a lasting influence on him. He later became  a journalist and financial campaigner, motivated by wanting to help others save money. The success of MoneySavingExpert made him a multi-millionaire. But the only thing that's flamboyant about him is his dancing style.  He also loves Scrabble, even proposed to his wife over a game of it. He's obsessed with his daily step count, and has been known to hold meetings while on a treadmill.  He's said to be the most trusted man in Britain - a heavy responsibility. 

Presenter: Mark Coles
Producer: Arlene Gregorius 
Researcher: Imogen Serwotka
Sound: James Beard
Production Coordinator: Janet Staples 
Editor: Damon Rose

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