David Fishwick, an entrepreneur will be followed by Channel 4′s new show Bank of Dave. This series is from Finestripe Productions and it shows David Fishwick as he tries to create a bank from scratch and turn a profit within six months. The show will chart his progress from the initial idea to carrying it through to fruition. It will be broadcasted in 2012.
Fishwick was quoted saying: “There are businesses and individuals out there who are hardworking and honest but through no fault of their own, they can no longer get loans. They are being ignored and let down by the banks, while bankers still pay themselves enormous salaries and bonuses. My bank may be tiny but it will be better than a High Street bank. I want to show how banking can be socially responsible and not greedy and reckless and I’m going to do what the High Street banks just can’t bring themselves to do—give away any profits to charity.” On another occasion he said: “I may not know much about banking, but I can’t do much worse than they have! I know it won’t be easy, but by hook or by crook I’ll get this bank open with sheer Northern Grit and determination.”
Series producer Ian Lilley commented saying: “Dave wants to create a simple back to basics bank that benefits its customers more than its shareholders and he’s determined to find a way through the incredibly tight regulations. Anyone else attempting this would have already given up, but as filming progresses I realise we’re just at the start of a crazy journey and I’m beginning to think that Dave—in his own irreverent and funny way—just might succeed.”
What do you think, can Dave do it? Stay tuned to Channel 4 to find out.
