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13 December 2023

Episode 627

31 minutes


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The Entrepreneurs Christmas special: We meet Mike and Alison Battle, the founders of the nation’s biggest Christmas wonderland, Lapland UK, who talk about their commitment to creating a magical festive experience for the whole family. Plus: we hear from the big man himself: Santa Claus shares how he makes his global business work.

13 December 2023

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Chapter 1

20 minutes


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Chapter 1

Lapland UK

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Founders Alison and Mike Battle talk about the inspiration behind the festive theatrical experience, its international appeal and plans to make its magic accessible beyond the event itself.

20 minutes

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Lapland UK

Chapter 2

4 minutes


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Chapter 2

The perfect gift

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Monocle’s Holly Anderson talks about the joys of gifting loved ones a Monocle subscription. Plus: she shares a special discount for listeners of the show.

4 minutes

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Chapter 3

4 minutes


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Santa Claus

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Tom Edwards meets the big man in the red suit – the entrepreneur’s entrepreneur – at Monocle’s Christmas Market at Midori House.

4 minutes

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