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Summary:IN MARCH 1985 THE EGYPTIAN AL FAYED BROTHERS LAUNCHED A #600 MILLION TAKE-0VER BID FOR DEPARTMENT STORE GROUP HOUSE OF FRASER, OWNER OF HARRODS. THE GOVERNMENT ALLOWED THE TAKE-OVER TO PROCEED WITHOUT AN OFFICIAL INQUIRY. THIS PROGRAMME EXAMINES THE CLAIMS MADE AT THE TIME OF THE BID BY THE AL FAYED BROTHERS, THEIR MERCHANT BANKERS AND PUBLICITY MEN.
Description:INVESTIGATION INTO A TAKE-OVER BATTLE SHOWING HOW A LEADING CITY INSTITUTION BROKE THE RULES.