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Inside Harrods

Harrods (pictured) is a legendary London department store — a place where dreams are possible. Once a simple grocers' market that competed on price, it became a giant of British retail, a palace where price is irrelevant. "Inside Harrods" is a fascinating documentary that takes viewers along to see how it grew from humble beginnings to becoming the top shop for top people.
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Harrods (pictured) is a legendary London department store — a place where dreams are possible. Once a simple grocers' market that competed on price, it became a giant of British retail, a palace where price is irrelevant. "Inside Harrods" is a fascinating documentary that takes viewers along to see how it grew from humble beginnings to becoming the top shop for top people.

Airs Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 10 p.m. on KPBS 2

Through Triumph and Tragedy, Film Chronicles the World’s Most Historic Department Store

“Inside Harrods” explores one of the most famous department stores, in the world as well as the secrets of its incredible success. From its modest origins to its emergence as a retail icon, this store has created a dynamic legacy.

The documentary is filled with stories of success, from selling the toys that would inspire A.A. Milne’s Winnie-The-Pooh, to sourcing the supplies used by Robert Scott’s Antarctic expedition.

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However, the it does not shy away from the unfortunate events surrounding the department store either.

Twice bombed by the IRA, six people were killed there in 1983.

Years later, Harrods became an unofficial shrine to Princes Diana, who died with its owner’s son, Dodi Al Fayyad.

Featuring archival footage and commentary from Harrods employees, “Inside Harrods” is filled with the peaks and valleys of the company’s history for viewers to enjoy.

The Harrods sign. Once a simple grocers' market that competed on price, it became a giant of British retail, a palace where price is irrelevant. "Inside Harrods" is a fascinating documentary that takes viewers along to see how it grew from humble beginnings to becoming the top shop for top people.
Courtesy of American Public Television
The Harrods sign. Once a simple grocers' market that competed on price, it became a giant of British retail, a palace where price is irrelevant. "Inside Harrods" is a fascinating documentary that takes viewers along to see how it grew from humble beginnings to becoming the top shop for top people.

The film is available to rent or purchase on Amazon Prime Video.

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Acquired by American Public Television from Viacom International Inc. for syndication to public television stations worldwide.