Mary Queen of the High Street Season 1 Episode 1 -

Airdate: 2013-May-07

Episode summary:

Mary is at Roman Road in London's East End. Despite investment pouring into the area for the Olympics, the shops of the Roman Road market are not reaping the benefits. Mary wants to revitalise the market, but some existing stallholders are sceptical about her vision. She wants to create a destination for street food and create 'anchors' - destination shopping spots - at either end of the street to help draw in shoppers. She thinks Jeanette's Junk Shop has the potential to be an anchor, but does Jeanette agree?

About Mary Queen of the High Street series:

No stranger to controversy, this new series shows Mary Portas sticking her head above the parapet, as she fights for Britain’s failing high s...Show more >