Synopsis
Evan Davis uncovers the scarcely believable stories of how some of the world's most successful businesses have made monumental mistakes.
- Programme: Business Nightmares with Evan Davis
- Episode: 1: Doomed Designs
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2011
- Business & Management
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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