Anna Scholz Queen of Shops in 2008 saw retail guru Mary Portas introduce a failing fashion store in Ascot to Anna and her label in the hope of saving the business and educating the owner in the needs of her plus size customers. After the programme aired the brand saw a 72% increase in sales of the range in Harrods, as well as 35 new retail outlets looking to stock her pieces. The feature even caused annascholz.com to crash due to internet sales and is often referred to as one of the most influential features for the brand. Having been born in
Serendipity (TV series) Serendipity (TV series) Serendipity is a short-lived BBC TV series consisting of 10 episodes, which was broadcast from September to November 1973 at Sunday lunch times on BBC1, presented by actress Katy Manning, who had only recently left her role as Jo Grant in the TV series "Doctor Who". It was Manning's first TV presenting role. The series presented a guide to getting started in arts and crafts. The "Radio Times" carried the tag line "Crafts are for everyone" for each episode listing. A book accompanying the series was published, retailing at 40 pence. The first seven episodes of the