While behind the bar in a working men’s club in the London Borough of Barking
and Dagenham for the show, she heard racist language that made her feel
“physically sick” and left after two-and-a-half hours.
Harrison was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in
the 2010 New Year Honours.
She has also received a number of business awards.
She has received honorary doctorates from Sheffield Hallam University and the
University of Derby.
She is married to Jim Harrison and they have four children and have homes in
London and at Thornbridge Hall, Derbyshire.
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