Pound Shop Wars: Forty New Shops

Following the huge success and critical acclaim of series 1, Pound Shop Wars is back with more behind-the-scenes stories from the UK's budget stores. Continuing the warm and witty approach that made series 1 a smash hit, Pound Shop Wars is back for a longer, 8-part, second series. With exclusive access, we see the daily challenges faced by Poundworld boss Chris Edwards. The charismatic former market trader plans to open 40 new shops. How will they cater for crazes such as loom bands and selfie-sticks? How will Chris react to 99p Stores poaching one of his senior managers? Meanwhile, new kids on the block, Keval and Imran, plan to undercut pound stores with the 95p Shop. As the economy recovers, the pressure is on to outdo rival budget shops and the supermarkets. (d)