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Aug 2023
35m 40s

Building Lego | Out of the Ashes | 1

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A small Danish toy company survives World War Two thanks to its quality craftsmanship, but behind the scenes all is not well. Despite its good reputation, Lego teeters on the edge of bankruptcy, and a choice to change production methods threatens to tear the family-owned company apart. Want to listen to the remaining episodes of Building Lego? Episodes 2-5 ... Show More
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