3. The princeling
A tragic accident throws the Agnelli family鈥檚 succession plan into crisis, leaving Giovanni looking for other options.
A tragic accident throws Fiat鈥檚 succession plan into crisis, and sparks a bitter custody battle that tears the Agnelli family apart. As Fiat鈥檚 founder, Giovanni Agnelli, is forced to look at other potential heirs to his throne, one likely candidate emerges 鈥� a grandson. But with war looming over Europe, it鈥檚 not clear whether he, or the business, will survive.
Presenter: Sofia Bettiza
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With special thanks to Jennifer Clark, Michele Masneri, Rachel Sanderson, Andrea Colli, and, also, Octavia Woodward.
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Commissioning editor: Jon Manel
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