Harrods: The Rise & Fall of a British Institution
Synopsis
The history of arguably the most famous shop in the world, which has been based on Brompton Road in London for more than 175 years, employs more than 6,000 people and still welcomes 15 million customers every year. This documentary tells the story of the people behind the department store, including Robin Harrod, the great-great-grandson of the store's founder, and culminates with the recent allegations against former chairman Mohamed Al-Fayed
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maya Amin-Smith
- Original Title
- Harrods: The Rise & Fall of a British Institution
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Channel 5 Broadcasting, Little Gem Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maya Amin-Smith
Jim Clark, James Kemp
Jack Bradley, Ben Gale, Maya Amin-Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Bradley
Producer
Jim Clark
Editor
James Kemp
Editor
Maya Amin-Smith
Director
Maya Amin-Smith
Producer
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What is Harrods: The Rise & Fall of a British Institution about?
The history of arguably the most famous shop in the world, which has been based on Brompton Road in London for more than 175 years, employs more than 6,000 people and still welcomes 15 million customers every year. This documentary tells the story of the people behind the department store, including Robin Harrod, the great-great-grandson of the store's founder, and culminates with the recent allegations against former chairman Mohamed Al-Fayed
Who directed Harrods: The Rise & Fall of a British Institution?
Harrods: The Rise & Fall of a British Institution was directed by Maya Amin-Smith.
Who stars in Harrods: The Rise & Fall of a British Institution?
The principal cast of Harrods: The Rise & Fall of a British Institution includes Richard Allinson.
When was Harrods: The Rise & Fall of a British Institution released and how long is it?
Harrods: The Rise & Fall of a British Institution was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.