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Duncan Bannatyne

Bannatyne’s career in television is taking off thanks to his appearances on BBC2’s Dragons’ Den. Bannatyne, 58, sold a chain of 30 nursing homes in 1997, netting £26m. He also made £22m from selling his 80% stake in the Just Learning nursery business. His Bannatyne Fitness company is easily worth £160m