Mr Selfridge : Reality

Reality

Other than the Selfridge family and the Dolly Sisters are any of these people in the shop etc based on real people Selfridge mixed with?.

Re: Reality

Selfridge about 70 in late 20s,didn't have a beard,not fired for some years afterwards.

Re: Reality

Jimmy Dillon is based on Jimmy White, a slightly shady financier who went into partnership with Harry to buy Whiteleys and committed suicide (but over crushing debts, not being accused of myrder).

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